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Extreme heat warning
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Extreme Heat Warnings in the UK
23 July 2021

While many of us dream of hot, summer days, the reality is that extreme heat in the UK can affect our health and infrastructure, with fatal consequences. The Met Office introduced a new warning system for extreme heat in July 2021.

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Citizen Science Weather
The highs, lows and feels of temperature
19 July 2021

Temperature is one of the first things that people look for in weather forecasts. Yet, you may be surprised to learn that the number you look for is almost meaningless in everyday life. Let me explain...

Coastal Erosion in Norfolk
Climate Weather
The climate risks and impacts facing the UK
12 July 2021

The pace of climate change is outstripping the actions taken to adapt to it. Strong words from the third independent assessment of the UK's climate risks. So what should the Government do next?

A winged queen black garden ant (Lasius niger), resting on a green leaf
Citizen Science Weather
Flying Ant Day
09 July 2021

Did you know that rainfall radar can be hoodwinked by swarms of flying ants? Over several days each summer, we witness “Flying Ant Day” when ants take to the air to mate and disperse.

Launching a weather balloon and radiosonde in the Antarctic
Citizen Science Weather
Midwinter in Antarctica
05 July 2021

Gale force winds, temperatures of -30 °C and weeks of darkness. Winter in Antarctica may not seem like everybody’s cup of tea but for meteorologists, and many scientists alike, the coldest, driest and windiest location on Earth is the place to be.

New Daily Record Highs in Western Canada
Citizen Science Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Record-breaking heat in Canada
01 July 2021

Heat, drought, poor air quality, floods and wildfires are expected to worsen with climate change. Western Canada is experiencing all of these in a one week period … while attempting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

thermometer and sunshine
Weather
Heatwaves
28 June 2021

A heatwave is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, relative to the expected conditions at that given time and place. The exact definition varies around the world, but all heatwaves are classed as extreme weather events.

Research Summaries
Water availability trends across water management zones in Uganda
23 June 2021

Summary of the research article published in the RMetS Atmospheric Science Letters journal

golden hour in sunflower field by Bijelic Leon
In the Spotlight
Weather Photographer of the Year: Setting the scene - At dusk and dawn
20 June 2021

Ever heard of the golden or magic hour? This magical light makes for some beautiful photographs. 

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