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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.
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.
Citizen Science Climate In the Spotlight Weather Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: Climate focus 27 April 2023 The world's most prestigious weather and climate photography competition is now open for entries! MetMatters takes a look at some previous entries that illustrate climate change.
In the Spotlight Weather A brighter forecast for women in science On International Women's Day, Met Office scientist Alice Lake reflects on how the gender balance has affected her over the years.
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 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.
Climate Weather What is wind? 27 January 2023 When we’re talking about the weather, most people want to know if it’s hot or cold, wet or dry. But I would argue that it’s more useful to know what the wind is doing, as it can have a far bigger impact, from dangerous gusts to deadly wind chill
Climate Weather Wind chill 14 December 2022 During the winter months, you often hear the phrase "wind chill". Kirsty McCabe explains why a brisk northerly or bitter easterly wind can make you feel bone-numbingly cold
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.