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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.
Weather The state of water vapour 02 April 2024 We all know water can exist as a liquid, gas or solid, but did you know that evaporation, condensation, sublimation and deposition all occur all the time? Sylvia Knight explains more.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather 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.
In the Spotlight Weather Tornadoes around the world 14 December 2023 Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica, with North America at the top of that list for both frequency and severity. Allison Chinchar explains the key ingredients in tornado formation and location.
In the Spotlight Weather White Christmas 07 December 2023 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.
Weather Life cycle of a thunderstorm 28 September 2023 Right now, approximately 2000 thunderstorms are happening around the world. But how does that cute little fluffy cumulus cloud turn into a big threatening thunderhead?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Coral bleaching in the Caribbean 14 September 2023 The record summer heat of 2023 led to unprecedented coral bleaching spanning thousands of miles across the Gulf of Mexico, northern Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea, as well as the eastern Pacific Ocean. Allison Chinchar explains why coral reefs are on the front line of climate change.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Updated forecast for Atlantic Hurricane Season 2023 24 August 2023 Mid-August to mid-October marks the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season, and as expected tropical storm activity has recently ramped up. Gemma Plumb takes a look at the new forecast, and whether climate change has played a role this year.
Climate Weather How does climate change affect heatwaves? 03 August 2023 What causes heatwaves and how will climate change affect them?