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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.
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.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather 2024 Atlantic hurricane season set to be the most active on record 30 May 2024 The stage is set for what could be the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history. Allison Chinchar explains what is behind the record-breaking predictions.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Europe's rapidly changing climate 22 April 2024 As the fastest warming continent, it comes as no surprise that Europe’s climate is rapidly changing. Millions of people were affected by extreme weather events in 2023, from widespread flooding to severe heatwaves and the largest wildfire ever recorded.
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.
In the Spotlight Weather The Evolution of Weather Forecasting: from weather charts to monthly predictions 09 April 2024 Since the first public weather forecast in 1861, predicting the weather has come a long way. It’s been a fascinating journey, so let’s take a look back, and peek into the promising future that lies ahead.
Weather The state of water vapour 02 April 2024 We all know water can exist as a liquid, gas or solid, but did you know that evaporation, condensation, sublimation and deposition all occur all the time? Sylvia Knight explains more.