Over a year’s worth of rain falling in a matter of hours. MetMatters investigates the weather phenomena behind Europe’s torrential downpours and devastating flash floods.

Halloween can be a scary time of year when it comes to the weather. From ghost-grey fogs to howling gales, just about anything is possible.  Here’s a quick round up of some of the best spooky weather phenomena.

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”.

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.

Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica, with North America at the top of that list for both frequency and severity. Allison Chinchar explains the key ingredients in tornado formation and location.

Some of the most dramatic photos submitted to Weather Photographer of the Year are those of storms. Paul Knightley reveals the secrets of storm chasing and his near miss with a deadly tornado

Summary of the research article published in the RMetS International Journal of Climatology

Tornadoes are the most violent of atmospheric storms with wind speeds exceeding 120 m/s.

Article by RMetS Member Cammie Czuchnicki about the history of storm chasing