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In the Spotlight Weather Storm names for 2025/26 announced 01 September 2025 From Amy to Wubbo, the names for this year's storm season have been chosen from more than 50,000 suggestions. Find out why we name storms and whether your name will be making the headlines.
In the Spotlight Weather The number 175 in weather 06 August 2025 In 2025, the Royal Meteorological Society marked 175 years since it was founded. To celebrate, the MetMatters team has taken a closer look at the number 175, and what it means in the world of weather and climate.
In the Spotlight Weather What happens when lightning strikes the ocean? 01 August 2025 Lightning is one of nature’s most dramatic displays, but what happens when that raw power hits the vast, conductive surface of the ocean?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Show your stripes 2025 19 June 2025 June 21st doesn't just mark the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, it's also Show Your Stripes Day, when the weather and climate community come together to share the warming stripes to start conversations about climate change.
In the Spotlight Weather Weird weather words from North America 12 June 2025 Have you heard of a Pineapple Express or a Nor'easter? Seen warnings of a Blue Norther ahead of a Panhandle Hooker? Allison Chinchar explains some of the quirkier weather terms.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather World Oceans Day 08 June 2025 Our oceans give us life, regulate our climate, fuel our weather, and hold wonders beyond imagination. It’s time to turn the tide and protect them.
In the Spotlight Weather Mapping the weather with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 29 May 2025 Have you ever wondered how the weather forecast maps you see on TV are created? It's all thanks to Geographic Information Systems, explains Ashley Ballard from Adiabat.
In the Spotlight Weather Science under the sky: why learning outdoors is good for you 22 May 2025 Doing experiments outside makes science fun as well as educational -– far better than being cooped up in a stuffy classroom! Plus the weather isn’t just a pretty backdrop...
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