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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.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2025: Electrifying shots
15 May 2025

From towering supercells to split-second lightning strikes, storms create the most dramatic weather photographs. MetMatters has rounded up ten of the most striking images from our annual competition.

Feels like temperature display
In the Spotlight Weather
The problem with "feels-like" temperatures
08 May 2025

Are you a fan of describing how warm or cold it is using "feels-like" temperatures? It's safe to say that self-confessed weather nerd Frank Barrow is most definitely not.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
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.

Precipitation rate map over Spain © EUMETSAT 2024
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Cut-off lows, cold drops and DANA
07 November 2024

Over a year’s worth of rain falling in a matter of hours. MetMatters investigates the weather phenomena behind Europe’s torrential downpours and devastating flash floods.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Hurricane Helene is a harbinger of the future
02 October 2024

Something’s shifted. And it’s not just the climate. Hurricane specialist John Morales explains why he now looks at storms differently.

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In the Spotlight Weather
How to interpret an ensemble forecast
15 August 2024

You've probably heard of ensemble forecasts. But did you know how much of a role they play in today's forecasts? Ken Mylne illustrates the real power of an ensemble.

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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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Climate Weather
Dubai floods and cloud seeding
18 April 2024

Over a year’s worth of rain fell in just a single day, submerging the normally arid Gulf region and sparking tales of cloud seeding. Kirsty McCabe investigates.

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