The below average temperatures of recent days will be replaced by much milder air from the southwest, though this brings with it some heavy rain […]
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A mixed week ahead with cold weather on the horizon
After a period of low-pressure dominance bringing a short-lived return to wet and windy weather, a high-pressure system is on the way. This means cold […]
Professor Gideon Henderson appointed as new Chair of Met Office Scientific Advisory Committee
The Met Office Scientific Advisory Committee (MOSAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gideon Henderson as its new Chair, taking over from Dr. […]
Bitterly cold nights ahead before milder conditions move in through the weekend
Wednesday night saw England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s coldest night of the winter, with -11.2°C, -7.9°C and -7.3°C respectively. -12.4°C was recorded at Tulloch Bridge […]
Amber warning for snow issued
An Amber warning for snow is in place covering much of the southwest of the UK until 9pm this evening. Yellow warnings for snow and […]
New Year honour for Met Office atmospheric scientist
Dr Hort, who is a Principal Fellow at the Met Office specialising in airborne hazards, has received an OBE for services to atmospheric dispersion science […]
What is the weather forecast over Christmas?
Before we get closer to Christmas Day itself, we have some unsettled wet and windy weather to come. National Severe Weather Warnings for wind and […]
Warnings in force as cold weather continues
A northerly airflow is continuing to subdue temperatures for the UK, with sub-zero figures likely for many over the next few nights and low single […]
Cooler and more unsettled weather on the way
High pressure is continuing the largely dry theme we’ve seen through much of November so far, albeit with some more persistent rain likely for parts […]
Climate change increases global burnt area
The study – led by a team of scientists from the Met Office and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) -compares wildfire models with and without the […]