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Climate In the Spotlight Weather Pick your favourite weather or climate photo 20 September 2024 Our judges have been deliberating for weeks over this year’s entries for our annual Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition, and now it’s your turn. Here’s the shortlist with a quick MetMatters insight to each amazing image.
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.
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.
In the Spotlight Weather What does a 30% chance of rain mean? 23 May 2024 Will it rain today? Your weather app might say 30%, but do you know what that actually means? Ken Mylne explains why it's probably not what you're thinking...
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.
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.