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Weather Life cycle of a thunderstorm 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?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Worst air quality in the world: wildfire smog smothers New York 12 June 2023 New Yorkers were unable to be outside for more than 5 minutes due to the smog. Mike Favetta explains how Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away had such an effect.
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.
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.
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.
In the Spotlight Weather The Northern Lights 02 March 2023 Witnessing the northern lights flickering in the night sky is probably on most people’s wish list. And while more space weather than our usual earthly weather phenomenon, you do need the right weather conditions to see them.
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.
Weather Precipitation fact file 29 September 2022 When Kirsty McCabe first presented the weather she was told not to use the word precipitation on air. It was apparently ‘too technical’. But the 'P' word is actually quite simple. MetMatters explains the different forms that water takes when falling from the sky.