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Climate In the Spotlight Weather Pick your favourite weather or climate photo 20 September 2024 Our judges have been deliberating for weeks over this year’s entries for our annual Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition, and now it’s your turn. Here’s the shortlist with a quick MetMatters insight to each amazing image.
Citizen Science Climate In the Spotlight Weather Add a tree to your weather station 12 September 2024 Phenology gives an indication of nature's response to weather and climate. Judith Garforth explains why we should add a tree to our weather stations.
In the Spotlight Weather Storm names for 2024/25 announced 29 August 2024 Ashley, Bert and Conall. Nope, it’s not the class register for a new school year, but the first three names chosen for the 2024 to 2025 storm season. Find out why we name storms and whether your name is on this year's list.
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.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Ocean Colour Scene 01 August 2024 There's more to the colour of the sea than you might think. Hayley Evers-King explains how satellite observations help reveal what lies beneath the blue, or not so blue, waters.
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.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Show your stripes 2024: a darker shade of red 20 June 2024 Each year, 21 June marks #ShowYourStripes day. Meteorologists and scientists around the world share the warming stripes to start conversations about climate change. But 2023’s extreme heat required a whole new colour.
In the Spotlight Weather Nowcasting: what happens next? 19 June 2024 What is a nowcast and how are they made? Katie Norman explains how we can improve our understanding of the weather and provide early severe weather warnings.
In the Spotlight Weather D-Day landings and the most crucial weather forecast in history 05 June 2024 In June 1944, a team of meteorologists spotted a suitable weather window for the Allied invasion of France. But how did they do it without modern technology?