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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.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Polar vortex, sudden stratospheric warmings and the Beast from the East 03 February 2023 When people hear the phrase ‘sudden stratospheric warming’, many will immediately think about the 'Beast from the East'. However, not all sudden stratospheric warmings are the same, as Gemma Plumb explains.
In the Spotlight Weather Atlantic Hurricane Season 22 September 2022 We may not get “proper” hurricanes in the UK, but our weather can be affected, both directly and indirectly, by the storms that form during the Atlantic hurricane season. Gemma Plumb takes a closer look at why mid-September is the peak of the season, and why 2022 has been unusually quiet.
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...
In the Spotlight Weather Summer solstice and seasonal lag 22 June 2022 Why isn't the summer solstice the warmest day of the year? Kirsty McCabe takes a closer look at the longest day of the year.
In the Spotlight Weather Weather Photographer of the Year 2022: Behind previous winning images – rainbows 09 June 2022 They are probably the most popular optical phenomena, so here is our MetMatters guide to how rainbows form with some stunning examples from last year's competition.
In the Spotlight Weather Weather Photographer of the Year 2022: Behind previous winning images – thunderstorms and lightning 18 May 2022 Lightning strikes and storm clouds make for dramatic and winning weather photos. Did you know that 100 lightning bolts strike the planet every second?
In the Spotlight Weather Weather Photographer of the Year 2022: Behind last year's winning images - mist and fog 12 May 2022 Mist and fog have been the subject of previous winners of the Weather Photographer of the Year competition, but can you tell which is which?
In the Spotlight Weather An A to Z of weather 31 March 2022 Have you ever felt the Xlokk blow, seen a fire rainbow or avoided yellow snow? From aurora to zephyr, no letter is missing from the Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather A to Z book.