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Weather
Life cycle of a storm
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?

'Lightning from an Isolated Storm over Cannes Bay' © Serge Zaka
Climate Weather
How does climate change affect thunderstorms?
20 July 2023

How are thunderstorms formed, and how will climate change affect them?

Sunset over a pagoda in Myanmar next to the morning mist over Scotney Castle
In the Spotlight Weather
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: From dusk to dawn
31 May 2023

If you are wondering what time of day is best to take weather photographs you can’t go far wrong with the hour or so after sunrise, or the hour before sunset. Known as the golden hour, this magical light makes for some beautiful photographs. 

Polar Stratospheric Clouds © Alan Tough
In the Spotlight Weather
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: Rare clouds
17 May 2023

Some of the rarest clouds are also the most beautiful, as you can see in these previous entries to our annual Weather Photographer of the Year competition.

First image from EUMETSAT’s new Meteosat Third Generation satellite
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Stunning images from the newest European weather satellite
11 May 2023

The first image from the new generation of European weather satellites reveals incredible detail, even at higher latitudes over Europe. Gemma Plumb takes a closer look at what this means for forecasters.

Union Jack flags in the rain
In the Spotlight Weather
Weather fit for a King?
03 May 2023

The Coronation Weekend is nearly here and as ever, the Great British Weather is keeping the royal meteorologists busy, with a chance of showers raining over Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Aircraft contrails
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Contrail clouds and climate change
09 February 2023

White lines criss-crossing a blue sky on a summer’s day may look innocent, but aircraft condensation trails are having a big impact on the environment. In fact, persistent contrails could be responsible for more warming than the carbon emissions from their fuel.

The sky at sea
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Head in the clouds!
28 November 2022

Knowing your cloud types can warn you of upcoming changes in wind and precipitation, very useful if you are sailing on a tall ship, says Charlotte Braungardt.

Cloud types
In the Spotlight Weather
MetMatters guide to cloud spotting
28 November 2022

Cloud spotter? Then you’re in the right place. In fact, the man who gave clouds their fancy Latin names was one of the original members of the Royal Meteorological Society. Luke Howard, pharmacist and amateur meteorologist was born 250 years ago, on 28 November 1772. MetMatters takes a look at his ten basic cloud types.

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