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In the Spotlight Weather The Evolution of Weather Forecasting: from weather charts to monthly predictions 09 April 2024 Since the first public weather forecast in 1861, predicting the weather has come a long way. It’s been a fascinating journey, so let’s take a look back, and peek into the promising future that lies ahead.
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Climate In the Spotlight Weather Weather Photographer of the Year: The Winners of the Public Favourite Category 14 March 2024 Our weather photographer of the year competition has been running for nearly a decade. Here is a quick look back at the previous winners of the Public Favourite vote.
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”.
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.
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.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Winner’s Spotlight: How to Become an Award-Winning Photographer 10 November 2023 Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year, Les Irwig, explains his photography journey and inspiring environmental change
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