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Climate Weather
Notable weather events from the past 175 years
28 February 2025

A lot has happened since the Royal Meteorological Society was founded, MetMatters takes a look back at some of the significant weather and climate events since 1850.

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Review of 2024
14 January 2025

How was 2024 for you? MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.

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In the Spotlight Weather
White Christmas
25 November 2024

The countdown to Christmas is on and it’s feeling pretty cold when that northerly wind blows. But will we get a White Christmas this year? Here’s what you need to know if you fancy a flutter on festive snow.

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Weather
Winter weather FAQ
21 November 2024

Will we get snow, why didn't I get snow, what is freezing rain and will we have a White Christmas? Find out the answers to the most frequently asked winter weather questions.

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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.

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Review of 2023
11 January 2024

Extreme weather and climate change continued to dominate the headlines in 2023. MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.

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Climate Weather
Cold waves
23 February 2023

Most of us are aware of heatwaves, but what about the opposite extreme – cold waves? Just like their hotter counterpart, cold waves adversely affect our health, infrastructure and agriculture. What's more, extreme cold is more deadly than extreme heat.

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Climate Weather
What is wind?
27 January 2023

When we’re talking about the weather, most people want to know if it’s hot or cold, wet or dry. But I would argue that it’s more useful to know what the wind is doing, as it can have a far bigger impact, from dangerous gusts to deadly wind chill

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Wind chill
14 December 2022

During the winter months, you often hear the phrase "wind chill". Kirsty McCabe explains why a brisk northerly or bitter easterly wind can make you feel bone-numbingly cold

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