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Climate In the Spotlight Weather September heatwave: late summer warmth and spectacular Saharan sunsets 05 September 2023 At the start of September 2023, heatwave conditions developed over parts of the British Isles as temperatures soared both by day and night. But what caused the hot weather and how unusual is it to see temperatures above 30°C in September?
In the Spotlight Weather Storm names for 2023/24 announced 01 September 2023 The storm names chosen for the 2023/24 season have been revealed – but will we get any further through the list than B this year, and why do we name storms in the first place?
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Updated forecast for Atlantic Hurricane Season 2023 24 August 2023 Mid-August to mid-October marks the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season, and as expected tropical storm activity has recently ramped up. Gemma Plumb takes a look at the new forecast, and whether climate change has played a role this year.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather State of the UK Climate 2022 26 July 2023 The State of the UK Climate 2022 report highlights how the UK’s climate continues to change, with recent decades warmer, wetter, and sunnier than the 20th century.
Weather World Drowning Prevention Day 25 July 2023 To mark this year’s World Drowning Prevention Day, the Royal Meteorological Society and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution are collaborating to focus on raising awareness on drowning as a public health issue, reminding people that anyone can drown, but no one should.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather World’s hottest week on record follows the UK’s hottest June 11 July 2023 Abnormal, extreme and unprecedented. Just three words that describe the high temperatures of summer 2023, and the presence of El Niño means more dangerous levels of heat to come.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Show your stripes 2023 20 June 2023 On 21 June, thousands of people around the world will share the climate stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins to show how climate change is affecting where they live. Are you ready to #ShowYourStripes?
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.