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Climate Weather Wildlife and weather photography 16 May 2024 The weather is our favourite topic of conversation in the UK, but surely our pets come a close second? Here are some of the best weather and climate images from our annual weather photography competition that feature an animal or two.
Weather Ensembles: how a forecast comes together 08 May 2024 Frank Barrow explains how ensemble forecasting helps us to better predict our chaotic atmosphere. Meanwhile, Rebecca Gilbert and Ken Mylne discuss why the term "Poor Man's Ensemble" needs to go.
Weather 10 weather terms people often get wrong 29 February 2024 There are surprisingly strict definitions for a host of weather-related phenomena. Read on to find out what the polar vortex actually is, the difference between rain and showers, and why it’s redundant to say “a tornado touched down”.
Weather MetMatters guide to hail 21 February 2024 Whether it’s the patter of tiny pellets or the pounding of marble-sized missiles, hailstones command our attention. But do you know how hail forms or why it's more dangerous in summer?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Review of 2023 11 January 2024 Extreme weather and climate change continued to dominate the headlines in 2023. MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.
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?
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 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.