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In the Spotlight Weather Storm names for 2024/25 announced 29 August 2024 Ashley, Bert and Conall. Nope, it’s not the class register for a new school year, but the first three names chosen for the 2024 to 2025 storm season. Find out why we name storms and whether your name is on this year's list.
In the Spotlight Weather What happened to summer 2024? 11 July 2024 Summer 2024 has not won many fans (aside from slugs and snails). Cool, cloudy and wet aren’t ideal conditions for barbecues, summer festivals or sporting events, but are we being unrealistic?
In the Spotlight Weather What does a 30% chance of rain mean? 23 May 2024 Will it rain today? Your weather app might say 30%, but do you know what that actually means? Ken Mylne explains why it's probably not what you're thinking...
In the Spotlight Weather Storm names for 2024/25 announced 29 August 2024 Ashley, Bert and Conall. Nope, it’s not the class register for a new school year, but the first three names chosen for the 2024 to 2025 storm season. Find out why we name storms and whether your name is on this year's list.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Ocean Colour Scene 01 August 2024 There's more to the colour of the sea than you might think. Hayley Evers-King explains how satellite observations help reveal what lies beneath the blue, or not so blue, waters.
Climate Weather Ten ways to dry laundry outside all year round 25 July 2024 The British weather can be particularly challenging when it comes to hanging out your washing. So here are our MetMatters top tips for drying clothes outside.
In the Spotlight Weather What happened to summer 2024? 11 July 2024 Summer 2024 has not won many fans (aside from slugs and snails). Cool, cloudy and wet aren’t ideal conditions for barbecues, summer festivals or sporting events, but are we being unrealistic?
Weather Weather to vote? 02 July 2024 Does the weather affect voter turnout? MetMatters takes a look back at previous general elections in the UK.
Weather Sea breeze circulation 27 June 2024 You can't beat a refreshing breeze from the sea on a hot summer's afternoon. Frank Barrow explains the set up behind this local wind, and why local knowledge can beat the supercomputer.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Show your stripes 2024: a darker shade of red 20 June 2024 Each year, 21 June marks #ShowYourStripes day. Meteorologists and scientists around the world share the warming stripes to start conversations about climate change. But 2023’s extreme heat required a whole new colour.
In the Spotlight Weather Nowcasting: what happens next? 19 June 2024 What is a nowcast and how are they made? Katie Norman explains how we can improve our understanding of the weather and provide early severe weather warnings.