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D-Day chart vt 1300 GMT on 6 June 1944
In the Spotlight Weather
D-Day landings and the most crucial weather forecast in history
05 June 2024

In June 1944, a team of meteorologists spotted a suitable weather window for the Allied invasion of France. But how did they do it without modern technology?

NOAA's GOES-16 satellite captured Hurricane Idalia approaching the western coast of Florida while Hurricane Franklin churned in the Atlantic Ocean at 5:01 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2023.
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2024 Atlantic hurricane season set to be the most active on record
30 May 2024

The stage is set for what could be the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history. Allison Chinchar explains what is behind the record-breaking predictions.

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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...

collage of rare weather phenomena
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Rare weather phenomena captured on camera
02 May 2024

Hard to predict, rarely seen or fleeting in appearance, here are some of the more unusual weather images submitted to our annual weather photography competition.

Summer of contrasts across Europe
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Europe's rapidly changing climate
22 April 2024

As the fastest warming continent, it comes as no surprise that Europe’s climate is rapidly changing. Millions of people were affected by extreme weather events in 2023, from widespread flooding to severe heatwaves and the largest wildfire ever recorded.

Weather chart (1861)
In the Spotlight Weather
The Evolution of Weather Forecasting: from weather charts to monthly predictions
09 April 2024

Since the first public weather forecast in 1861, predicting the weather has come a long way. It’s been a fascinating journey, so let’s take a look back, and peek into the promising future that lies ahead.

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The early arrival of spring flowers
28 March 2024

The arrival of spring flowers is a welcome sight for many. However, if you were wondering if they are blooming earlier these days, then you’d be right says Gemma Plumb.

Collage of the 2016 to 2023 public favourite winners of the weather photographer of the year competition
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Weather Photographer of the Year: The Winners of the Public Favourite Category
14 March 2024

Our weather photographer of the year competition has been running for nearly a decade. Here is a quick look back at the previous winners of the Public Favourite vote.

Watering can in the rain
In the Spotlight Weather
Gardening tips for mild and wet weather
10 March 2024

Unusually mild and worryingly wet weather is having an impact on most of us, and our gardens aren’t too impressed either! Renowned gardening expert Pippa Greenwood explains what we should and shouldn’t be doing right now.

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