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In the Spotlight Weather
Weird weather words from North America
12 June 2025

Have you heard of a Pineapple Express or a Nor'easter? Seen warnings of a Blue Norther ahead of a Panhandle Hooker? Allison Chinchar explains some of the quirkier weather terms.

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Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2025: Electrifying shots
15 May 2025

From towering supercells to split-second lightning strikes, storms create the most dramatic weather photographs. MetMatters has rounded up ten of the most striking images from our annual competition.

A book with the title Weather Diary from 1850 to 2025 on the cover. Background of stormy weather.
Climate Weather
Notable weather events from the past 175 years
28 February 2025

A lot has happened since the Royal Meteorological Society was founded, MetMatters takes a look back at some of the significant weather and climate events since 1850.

Precipitation rate map over Spain © EUMETSAT 2024
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Cut-off lows, cold drops and DANA
07 November 2024

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.

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In the Spotlight Weather
Spooky weather
25 October 2024

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.

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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”.

2023 seasons
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.

A tornado churns up dust in the sunset light near Traer, Iowa by Brad Goddard, Orion, IL Image credit NOAA
In the Spotlight Weather
Tornadoes around the world
14 December 2023

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.

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In the Spotlight Weather
Weather Photographer of the Year: Setting the scene - Storm Chasing
16 June 2021

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

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