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Climate In the Spotlight Weather 2022: A record-breaking year 12 October 2022 From storms to extreme heat, 2022 has been a record-breaking period for the UK's weather. Simon Brown, Services Director at the Met Office, explains how meteorologists forecast and communicated the extreme events.
Weather Precipitation fact file 29 September 2022 When Kirsty McCabe first presented the weather she was told not to use the word precipitation on air. It was apparently ‘too technical’. But the 'P' word is actually quite simple. MetMatters explains the different forms that water takes when falling from the sky.
In the Spotlight Weather An artist’s view of the meteorology of Mallaig 14 September 2022 Dramatic skies and stormy seascapes have inspired many an artist over the years, such as the American Jon Schueler. His abstract paintings may not be a literal reproduction of the Scottish scenery, but can you spot the meteorology in his masterpieces? MetMatters asked Magda Salvesen, Schueler’s widow and curator of his estate, to select five of her favourite paintings and tell us more about them.
Climate Weather False Autumn 08 September 2022 Signs of autumn appeared earlier than usual across parts of the UK in 2022, with leaves on some of the trees turning brown in August or in some cases falling off the trees altogether. But what caused this ‘false autumn’?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather A future in droughts? 04 August 2022 Temperatures broke the 40 ºC barrier for the first time in July 2022. It was also an exceptionally dry month, leading to hosepipe and sprinkler bans in parts of England for the first time in a decade. In our warming world, will such droughts become the norm?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather State of the UK Climate 2021 29 July 2022 The latest annual report shows the continuation of warmer than average years and an increasing rate of sea level rise around the UK. RMetS Chief Executive Liz Bentley explains more.
Climate In the Spotlight The real impact of climate actions 21 July 2022 Recycling, taking public transport and eating less meat, we all know of ways we can tackle climate change. But which actions have the biggest impact? Pippa Bailey from Ipsos says the results may surprise you...
Climate In the Spotlight Weather 40 °C in the UK? 07 July 2022 Temperatures in the UK have never reached 40 ºC since records began. But at the end of June 2022, for the first time ever, weather forecast models started to show it as a possibility for mid July. Simon Lee shares his thoughts about what this means for future British summers
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Podcast: Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet 30 June 2022 In this MetMatters podcast, Kirsty McCabe grabs Britain's busiest broadcast meteorologist Laura Tobin for a quick chat about her book and get some advice on ways to save our planet.