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Will it rain today? A useful rainfall rain radar map for the UK. You can easily pan and zoom on the map to view the exact local rainfall.

April 24, 2025Met Office forecasts peak of 22C on Sunday but cooler and more comfortable conditions as runners set off Sunny skies are expected for runners crossing the finish line of the London Marathon on Sunday as forecasters anticipate the beginning of a warm and settled spell across much of the UK. The Met Office said temperatures in the capital were expected to peak at about 22C on race day. Early conditions are likely to be cooler and more comfortable for runners as they set off in the morning. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 21, 2025Sun and showers will alternate this week and temperatures will return to the seasonal average Pack an umbrella, sunglasses and a warm coat is the message from forecasters who have said the weather is expected to be changeable this week with rain continuing across the UK after the previous dry spell. Much of the country will have alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days and temperatures will be within the seasonal average of 14C (57F) to 18C (64F). Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 21, 2025It’s the time of year that reminds us how very different we all are. Everyone is under the same sky, consulting the same weather app, but no one feels the same temperature A walk in my neighbourhood the other day reminded me of one of my favourite spring phenomena. Not blossom, or birdsong, but the wild variation in what people consider seasonally appropriate clothing. I was dressed – in my opinion correctly – for the meteorological conditions (cold, windy, non-negligible threat of rain) in a woolly hat, jumper and padded jacket, a classic Yorkshire springtime combo. But a man heading towards me walking his dog apparently had a wholly different take: he was wearing a singlet, shorts and flip-flops. We glanced at each other in mutual incomprehension, then walked on. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 17, 2025Unsettled weather, rain and winds have in some years stopped birds returning from winter in Africa in their tracks Despite TS Eliot’s famous reworking of the opening lines to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, April is not usually the cruellest month, weather-wise. For birders, it sees the welcome return of the majority of long-distance migrants from their winter quarters in sub-Saharan Africa – including warblers, flycatchers and chats, along with those masters of the air: swallows, martins and swifts. Both we and the birds hope for clear skies and soft southerly winds, allowing these global voyagers to safely cross the Channel to Britain. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 16, 2025I’ve loved watching people perk up as the weather improves. It lifts the heart as much as any spring flower I’ve always thought seasonal affective disorder, what with its convenient acronym and all, to be a load of tosh. But that’s because I don’t live with Sad. It’s shamefully easy to dismiss something when you don’t feel it in your own bones. Sad, me? No, I can be grumpy whatever the weather. Also, just as without despair there is no joy, the staggering beauty of a blue sky over the British Isles would be less staggeringly beautiful if it was always there. Blue skies all year round? Nah, not for me. In fact, I find dismal winter weather somewhat liberating. When the weather’s good, the opportunities it presents are overwhelming. A paralysis of choice takes hold. So many places to go and things to do with the sun on your back. That urgent need to be out there. Every sunny day leaves me with this feeling that I haven’t quite made the most of it. And much as I love my job, being in an office or a studio, I love it a little bit less when the sun is shining outside. In a way, life is more straightforward when it’s grey, windy and wet, as then I can forgive myself for staying at home and being still and calm, essentially doing bugger all for a bit without feeling bad about it. Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 15, 2025Met Office says gloomier and unsettled conditions are on the way after recent warm and dry spell Western England and the whole of Wales are set for heavy rain and possible flooding as the school holidays get into full swing and the Easter weekend approaches. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain beginning at noon on Tuesday and lasting for 24 hours, advising that there could be transport disruption, flooding of homes and businesses and a chance of power cuts. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 11, 2025Central Bedfordshire’s report into Storm Henk fails to mention the rapid expansion of the built environment Even though sunshine records are being broken at the moment, the nightmares for those whose homes were affected by record rainfall earlier this year continue and seem unlikely to end. Local authorities have a statutory duty to review what happened when floods occur and properties are damaged. One such authority was Central Bedfordshire council (CBC), in the middle of the government’s growth corridor between Oxford and Cambridge. Its recent report into Storm Henk, which caused widespread flooding in January, said the cause was heavy rain on saturated ground overwhelming drains, sewers and streams. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 9, 2025London fire brigade asks people to behave responsibly and Scottish fire and rescue service gives ‘extreme’ alert Hot weather is expected to bring highs of 24C to the UK as fire services continue to warn of wildfires across the country. The Met Office said temperatures would peak on Friday in London and south-east England, which could make it the hottest day of the year so far, while temperatures could hit 23C on Thursday. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 9, 2025Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 Launches Today! nathan.reece@r… 09 April 2025 The Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition 2025 launches today, aiming to showcase the world’s most striking weather and climate photography.  Now in its tenth year, the competition is run by the Royal Meteorological Society and serves as an international platform to raise awareness of environmental issues putting our planet at risk – including heatwaves, extreme flooding and cyclones – while showcasing the awe-inspiring beauty and power of our weather. The competition is open for entries from 10 April to 19 June 2025 and is free to enter for amateur and professional photographers of all ages and abilities. Following its successful debut in 2024, the Standard Chartered Climate Award has now been elevated to its own category within the competition. The award was created to underscore the connection between weather patterns and the broader impacts of climate change, illustrating how these global shifts impact businesses, people and communities. Photography, as a powerful visual medium, provides a unique platform to communicate these complex narratives, underscoring the importance of efforts to reduce emissions.   The competition is open to all ages and photographic abilities, attracting novices through to some of the best professional photographers. In addition to the main prize of £5,000, there are additional prizes of £2,500 for the mobile category, £750 for the under-18 category, and £1,000 for the Standard Chartered Climate Award.   Shortlisted entries from the main and smartphone categories will be announced in mid-September. The public will then have the chance to vote for their favourite, with the winners for all categories announced on 30 October 2025.   Find our more about the competition and how to enter. Prof Liz Bentley FRMetS, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said:     “As the Royal Meteorological Society celebrates its 175th year of leadership in weather and climate, the competition has become a vital platform for outreach and engagement. We are delighted to have the continued support of Standard Chartered in raising global awareness of climate change and its impact. Photography has the power to capture both the beauty and intensity of weather while telling important stories about our changing climate. Through this competition, we continue to inspire people worldwide to appreciate, understand, and engage with the science behind weather and its effects on our planet.” Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered, said: “Standard Chartered is proud to support the Weather Photographer of the Year competition for a third year. This is an opportunity to capture and showcase captivating images of extreme weather events, and the impact our changing climate has on the environment and across our markets. By visually highlighting these impacts, we hope the competition will continue to build awareness of the importance of embedding adaptation and resilience into financial decision-making, particularly in markets most exposed to the negative effects of extreme weather.” Find out more and enter now 10 April 2025 WPotY [...] Read more...
April 4, 2025Temperature could hit 24C in central England on Friday amid ‘very high to extreme’ risk of wildfires across Britain The UK could experience its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures higher than European holiday hotspots, after firefighters tackled wildfires across the country. Much of the country will be dry and sunny on Friday, and some parts of central England may hit 24C as weather “nearer to what we’d expect in July” continues, the Met Office said. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 3, 2025People urged not to light fires as crews attend outbreaks in Stirling and Dunbartonshire and on Dorset heathland Wildfires are continuing to burn across the UK, with the emergency services warning of an “extreme” risk caused by the warmer weather. Crews in Scotland have been dealing with a large grass fire at Gartur Moss in Port of Menteith, Stirling after the alarm was raised on Wednesday. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
April 1, 2025I’ve blown hot and cold on the virtue of Mothering Sunday, but I’m convinced it serves as a meteorological bellwether I like to uphold my children’s privacy and respect their wishes, the foremost of which is: “Please respect our privacy by not writing about us.” So, let’s imagine I spent Mother’s Day with my nieces, except there were four of them and one of them was a boy. It cannot have escaped the notice of anyone in south London that Sunday was a beautiful day; the last time the sun happened to coincide with the celebration of the matriarch was, I believe, 2020, on the eve of lockdown. I concluded, as any right-thinking person would, that we were in for a beautiful spring, rolling from one T-shirt to another across days of blue skies and weirdly warm pavements. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 31, 2025Royal Meteorological Society Marks 175th Anniversary with Visionary Fund for the Future kathryn.wolak 31 March 2025 As the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) celebrates its 175th anniversary today, we’re not just reflecting on the past but looking boldly to the future.    Since 1850, RMetS has been at the heart of weather and climate science, supporting research, education, and public engagement. As we look ahead to the next 175 years, we recognise the growing challenges facing meteorology – from countering the threat of misinformation, to helping society mitigate and adapt to the devastating impacts of climate change.  The Fund for the Future will meet these challenges by providing long-term financial stability that enables the Society to grow the impact of its educational and outreach programmes. This initiative will enable members and other supporters to make a meaningful, lasting contribution to meteorology by leaving the Society a gift in their Will.    The future of meteorology depends on those who carry it forward   Weather and climate impact every aspect of our lives, and the Fund for the Future will help us thrive as we work to educate young people about weather and climate and support the next generation of meteorologists.   Currently, over three quarters of RMetS’ income comes from subscriptions and publications. This gives us short term security but limits our ability to grow our impact in the world. More gifts in Wills can help us reach more young people to encourage a lifelong interest in weather and climate.    A fund dedicated to education and opportunity  In 2024, we heard from our members about how they would like to see their gifts in Wills directly benefit future generations. This is why every legacy gift to the Fund for the Future will be dedicated to education, outreach, and supporting aspiring meteorologists. This includes:  Enhancing weather and climate education in schools, providing teachers with high-quality resources to inspire young minds.  Promoting careers in weather and climate and encouraging young people from diverse backgrounds to study meteorology and its related disciplines.   Funding scholarships and mentoring for students and early-career meteorologists, ensuring the future health of the profession.  Increasing grants available to students and early careers to support training and facilitate professional development.  Funding future research to advance the science of meteorology, such as bursaries for undergrad research placements or funding to promote collaboration across research. Breaking down barriers to entry into the profession, including supporting international students and diverse communities with limited access to weather and climate science.    Leave a legacy that inspires  Whether you’re a member of the Society or simply passionate about weather and climate science, your support can help secure a strong future for meteorology. Find out more about leaving the Society a gift in your Will : https://www.rmets.org/support-our-work/gifts-wills  3 April 2025 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
March 28, 2025Temperatures expected to rise throughout next week, ending with highs of 20-23C on Thursday and Friday Sunshine and warmer weather will return to the UK in time for Mother’s Day and is forecast to last into next week. Temperatures are expected to steadily rise throughout the week, starting with highs of 17-19C on Monday and ending with highs of 20-23C on Thursday and Friday. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 25, 2025The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is seeking nominations for experts to contribute to the Seventh Assessment Report kathryn.wolak 25 March 2025 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is calling for nominations of experts to serve as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, or Review Editors for the upcoming contributions to the Seventh Assessment Report. This is a good opportunity for those with expertise in climate science to help shape the next global climate change assessment.  As part of this nomination process, the IPCC is inviting experts from around the world to assess the latest scientific literature related to the areas above.  If you would like more information, the following resources may be of help to you:  Working Group Report Outlines. How to Become an Author or Review Editor. Nomination Process.   The IPCC’s findings from the Seventh Assessment Report will guide policymakers, researchers, and organisations around the world in making informed decisions on how to mitigate, adapt to, and understand the impacts of climate change.  We encourage qualified experts from within our community to consider nominating themselves or colleagues to contribute to this significant work.  The Submission Deadline for Nominations is Thursday 17 April 2025.  25 March 2025 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
March 22, 2025Met Office warns of flooding, as parts of country sees torrential rain after warmest spring equinox in more than 50 years Heavy showers, hail and thunder are forecast to hit the UK days after the warmest spring equinox in more than 50 years. There was torrential rain in some parts on Saturday afternoon and National Highways said parts of the M18 in Yorkshire were closed while specialists worked to clear flood water. It is expected to be a cloudy start to Sunday with rain in the north and east and sunny spells in the north-west and south-east followed by showers, the Met Office said. There will be above average temperatures for most parts of the UK topping 15C in London, 12C in Birmingham and 11C in Manchester. The Met Office said: “Heavy showers have developed across eastern parts of England this afternoon, with some hail and thunder mixed in. Heavy, thundery showers continue in parts of London and the East Midlands, with some areas seeing 10-15mm of rain in less than an hour.” The UK experienced its warmest spring equinox day since 1972 on Thursday with 21.3C recorded in Northolt, west London, and Chertsey, Surrey. Jonathan Vautrey, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “For this time in the year, it is rarer to have such intense storms. This is happening because we have had a lot of warm weather of late and temperatures are notably above average for the time of year. “We’ve had highs reaching over 20C over the last few days, and we were up to 18.5C as the high today as well, where we should be more around 10 or 11C. “That sort of heat that we’ve got around at the moment has really helped to spark off some of these thunderstorms, and a lot of moisture being drawn in with this sort of low-pressure system that’s been arriving across the UK.” Vautrey added that climate crisis is pushing temperature extremes to new levels. “We’re constantly seeing warmer temperatures at earlier points of the year compared to where they normally are. “These sort of intense summer storms are then increasingly going to happen at more points in the year because we’re getting those temperatures in there to really allow them to start developing.” Flood alerts from the Environment Agency remain in place for 20 parts of the country including Henley, Salisbury and Hertfordshire. The Met Office told travellers to “take care” as “there could be some localised flooding in places”. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 20, 2025Researchers say Aardvark Weather uses thousands of times less computing power and is much faster than current systems A single researcher with a desktop computer will be able to deliver accurate weather forecasts using a new AI weather prediction approach that is tens of times faster and uses thousands of times less computing power than conventional systems. Weather forecasts are currently generated through a complex set of stages, each taking several hours to run on bespoke supercomputers, requiring large teams of experts to develop, maintain and deploy them. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 20, 2025Warm weather brings blue skies – and pollution warnings and high pollen count Thursday has become the hottest day of the year in the UK so far as temperatures topped 20C. The Met Office said images showed “plenty of blue skies across the UK, although high cloud in the west is making the sunshine hazy here” and “in the sunshine across the south, temperatures have already reached 20C in a few spots”. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 19, 2025Temperatures as high as 21C possible in area of England from London and home counties to southern Midlands The spring equinox on Thursday could be the warmest day of 2025 and reach “well above average” temperatures, the Met Office has said. Wednesday’s highest recorded temperature was 18.7C in Northolt, west London. The Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said Thursday will be generally dry and fine with plenty of sunny spells, adding: “It will be a little warmer too”. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 19, 2025Exploring New Horizons with Support from the RMetS Legacies Fund nathan.reece@r… 19 March 2025   Matthew Priestley shares how the member-exclusive RMetS Legacies Fund enabled him to present his research and engage with new audiences and subject areas at the 20th Cyclone Workshop, hosted in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada.  I am incredibly grateful to the Royal Meteorological Society’s Legacies Fund for supporting me in attending the 20th Cyclone Workshop, hosted in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada from the 21-25 October 2024. The support from the fund was vital in allowing me to attend the workshop and without it this would not have been possible. The workshop focuses on the latest research in the areas of synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, particularly focussing on extratropical cyclones, tropical cyclones, global atmospheric dynamics, extreme/high-impact weather, and predictability. The workshop was 5 full days and featured presentations on the latest research, interactive panel discussions, as well as poster and networking sessions. As part of the workshop I gave a talk on my latest research, which was recently published in one of the Society’s journals, to a new and diverse audience. As my research focus is largely on European storm impacts, I regularly present to those who are affected, however, this workshop was the perfect opportunity to interact with those based in North America and share my findings, methodologies, and develop new networks with those working in similar areas. The feedback received has proved very valuable in further developing the next stages of my research beyond this work. Another reason for my attendance at the workshop, was to share some of the work I am doing as the Society’s Science Engagement Fellow for Insurance. This role brings together those working in insurance related fields, with those in the industry to highlight the opportunities and research ongoing in both. As our engagement has been largely UK and Europe focussed, attending the workshop was a great way to interact with those more geographically distant and widen the community of scientists and professionals we are building. The numerous networking and discussion sessions proved a great platform for this, with numerous new connections formed interested in the Insurance relevant work being done by the Society. Attending the Cyclone Workshop was a great opportunity to present my research, engage with new audiences and subject areas, and also provide information as to the Society’s industry engagement. Without the support of the Legacies Fund this would not have been possible and so I am incredibly grateful to RMetS to have had this opportunity. Find out more about the RMetS Legacies Fund 19 March 2025 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
March 16, 2025Some areas forecast to have warmer weather than Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday’s spring equinox Parts of the UK are expected to be warmer than Ibiza and Corfu this week on the first official day of spring. This Thursday marks the spring equinox and temperatures could reach 19C (66F) in the south of England. The Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell said that was 8C hotter than the average for the time of year. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 14, 2025Improved mathematical models enabled early warnings for Storms Darragh and Éowyn Two big storms this winter season, named Darragh and Éowyn, were predicted well in advance and led to early warnings of a threat to life from strong winds. The Met Office rightly congratulated itself on both the accuracy of its forecasts and the fact that its methods were able to predict the storms were coming, even before deep depressions had formed. This was mainly due to the improved mathematical models that forecasters have developed. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 13, 2025Energy Insights – How can we ensure resilience of the Energy System to both Climate Change and Extremes? kathryn.wolak 13 March 2025 The Royal Meteorological Society held its inaugural “Energy Insights” event on 27 February 2024. This free webinar, chaired by Ben Hutchins (University of Reading and RMetS Science Engagement Fellow for Energy), focused on the resilience of the UK power system to both climate change and extremes. The event attracted over 100 attendees from across the energy sector. The event began with Hannah Bloomfield (Newcastle University) providing an introduction to why climate change matters for the energy sector. She was followed by Emily Wallace (UK Met Office), who outlined the reasons why understanding the risks related to extreme weather is important for the energy sector. The second half of the event included two speakers from industry: Ben Sloman (National Energy System Operator/NESO) and Will Hodder (EDF R&D), who provided examples of how weather and climate information is used for future planning in their respective organisations. Ben gave an overview of how the energy system operator plans ahead for the upcoming winter and accounts for both climate change and extreme weather in doing this. Finally, Will provided context for how this information is used in industry, specifically focusing on risks to nuclear assets.    Watch the event recording on our YouTube   Why does climate change matter for the energy sector?   Hannah Bloomfield opened the event by providing an overview of how the climate is changing and how this might impact energy systems, for example: By changing demand patterns (due to warmer temperatures);By reducing the efficiency of thermal plant operation;And by changing the availability of different renewable resources (e.g., wind, solar, hydropower). Hannah went on to explain that, while changes to average wind speed will affect the availability of renewable resources by 2050, changes to the power system itself are more impactful at this time frame. However, once a route to Net-Zero is chosen, the impacts of climate change play an important role. She outlined that there is much more certainty in the signal for changes in mean temperatures compared to changes in wind speed, as the latter is more affected by annual to decadal climate variability. She finished by emphasising that one of the main challenges in energy system modelling is the uncertainty in each of the stages of the modelling process (e.g., there is not only uncertainty in climate data, but also in the energy models).   Why does extreme weather matter for the energy sector?   Emily Wallace followed Hannah’s talk and outlined the risks associated with extreme weather, how these might be changing, and why this matters for the energy sector. Emily began her talk by highlighting the UK’s clean energy action plan, to set the scene for the direction in which the UK power system is heading. She highlighted that risk from extreme weather is changing because of a) new operations and infrastructure needed in the energy transition, and b) changes to extreme weather from climate change. She outlined the following hazards which are likely to cause resilience challenges, both now and as the power system transitions: Extreme rainfall – which can cut off assets and poses health and safety risks for those maintaining the network.Windstorms – which can also damage assets and cause large fluctuations in wind generation.Heatwaves – which pose health and safety risks, reduce the efficiency of the transmission network, and are likely to become periods of high electricity demand as the use of air conditioning increases.Coastal hazards – which damage offshore assets, cables, and coastal substations.New compound hazards – which includes ‘dunkelflaute’ events (extended periods of cold, still, conditions) and breezy, sunny bank holidays. Emily went through and outlined recent case studies of such events, identifying whether or not the extremes were exacerbated by climate change (for more information, watch the YouTube recording). She stressed that risks to the energy sector from weather and climate extremes are increasing and new risks are emerging, with climate change, climate variability and the energy transition all playing a role in creating these risks. She finished her talk by highlighting the important role meteorologists and energy specialists play in mitigating these risks.  How is information related to climate change and extremes used by those operating energy systems?   Ben Sloman began his talk by explaining the duties of the National Energy System Operator (NESO), specifically: Net Zero – enabling the government to deliver on its legally binding emissions targets.Efficiency & Economy – ensuring efficient, coordinated, and economical systems for electricity and gas.Security of Supply – ensuring a secure supply of electricity for all current and future consumers of electricity and gas. Ben then went on to outline how the energy landscape is changing, and has changed, from predominantly thermally-generated electricity of the past to the complex, interconnected power system of the future. Ben outlined the duties of the Modelling and Insights team at NESO, specifically feeding into the production of the winter and summer outlooks, which provide estimates of the security of electricity supply for the season ahead. He also discussed how the Net Zero Adequacy Modelling team have researched how historic weather might have impacted the future power system, while testing the sensitivity of flexible resources like storage and interconnectors. Ben explained the main extreme weather risks considered by NESO, specifically: The impact of prolonged still and cold weather (‘dunkelflaute’) on security of electricity supply.Managing gas supplies during prolonged cold snaps in winter.Operating the power system during periods of high wind and mild temperatures in the summer, where high renewable supply is coupled with low electricity demand. He finished by introducing a Network Innovation Allowance project in collaboration with the Met Office, which looks into: “Incorporating the impact of climate change into power system modelling”.  How is information relating to climate change and extremes used by those in industry?   Will Hodder first introduced the responsibilities of EDF and the EDF Group, which is to operate all active UK and French nuclear power stations. He explained that EDF needs to understand the impacts of climate change and extreme weather to ensure nuclear power plants (NPPs) are safe and resilient to rare extreme events. He outlined specific cases of where climate change and extreme weather must be taken into account for NPPs: Complying with regulation – e.g., specific safety cases such as whether an NPP can withstand a 1 in 10,000-year storm.Ensuring safe operation of equipment – e.g., HVAC, flood barriers and drainage, and cooling water/intakes.Ensuring the safety of people working at NPPs – e.g., those working outside, particularly on new development sites like Hinkley Point C. He then explained how licensees of EDF Research care about many natural hazards affected by climate change, not only meteorological, but also hydrological (i.e. flooding), biological (i.e. ecosystems), and geological (i.e. natural hazards). Will went on to explain the methodology for assessing extreme air temperature and heat wave risks to NPP cooling systems, involving risk assessments for both present and future climate and how they use a statistical approach to estimate the potential for extremes beyond observations. Will finished by summarising how, by quantifying the risk of certain climate hazards, they can ensure both the safe operation of NPPs and the safety of the people who work at these sites, now and into the future. The session ended with a panel discussion and Q+A session. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube.   Next “Energy Insights” event – Innovative Applications of Weather and Climate Data in the Energy Industry   On 20 March 2025, we are hosting our next Energy Insights webinar, exploring innovative applications of weather and climate data in the energy industry, with speakers from the UK Met Office, Climate X, Newcastle University, and AtkinsRéalis. If you are interested in attending, you can sign up on the event page. 13 March 2025 Industry Insight [...] Read more...
March 13, 2025Several US states want to criminalise atmospheric experiments, which could prevent meteorological studies Conspiracy theories about weather manipulation go back centuries and are more dangerous than you might think. In the ninth century, St Agobard of Lyon wrote a treatise called On Hail and Thunder attacking the popular superstition that storm-raisers could call up tempests at will. Bizarrely, these magicians were supposedly paid by aerial sailors from the land of Magonia, who sailed in the clouds and collected the crops destroyed by hail and storms. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 12, 2025Festival organisers take precautions to ensure ‘fool’s spring’ does not disrupt to racing at four-day meeting Snow coated Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday morning, three days after the area experienced sunny weather with highs of 18C. Parts of the UK were warmer than Barcelona and the Costa del Sol as recently as Sunday, but yellow weather warnings for ice have now been issued in the north. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 9, 2025Sunday’s peak of 19.7C in Merseyside beat Saturday’s record of 19.1C in Cumbria, says Met Office The UK recorded the warmest day of the year twice this weekend, with temperatures reaching almost 20C in parts of the country, the Met Office said. A high of 19.7C was reached in Crosby, Merseyside on Sunday, beating Saturday’s peak of 19.1C in Cumbria. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
March 3, 2025Support for RMetS Members in Light of US Federal Staff Cuts nathan.reece@r… 03 March 2025 The Royal Meteorological Society stands with those affected by recent job losses across US government agencies. Many of the affected individuals are valued members of our community, and their contributions to meteorology, climate science, and public service are deeply appreciated.  We recognise the uncertainty and challenges this situation presents and we are committed to offering support during this time. If you are directly affected, you may be eligible to apply for support through the Society’s Discretionary Fund, originally established during the COVID pandemic to assist members facing financial difficulties, including covering membership fees. Find out more about the RMetS Discretionary Fund here: RMetS Discretionary Fund 3 March 2025 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
February 28, 2025Saturday morning’s freezing fog will give way to sunshine as the week unfolds The UK can expect brighter skies and warmer weather next week, with some areas reaching 14C (57.2F), but not before a chilly weekend, with temperatures expected to reach -2C across the UK. Early rising dog walkers and joggers across the UK might find themselves caught in freezing fog on Saturday morning according to Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick. Yet the drier and milder conditions of the weekend will give way to sunshine and lots of bright weather next week. Continue reading… [...] Read more...
February 27, 2025Help Shape the Future of UK Climate Projections: A Call for Participation in the Met Office Survey kathryn.wolak 27 February 2025 The Met Office, in partnership with Defra, is calling on individuals from a wide range of sectors to contribute to the future development of the UK Climate Projections (UKCP) service. The UKCP plays a crucial role in providing the most up to date climate information, vital for decision making across government, business, academia, and various sectors concerned with long-term planning and resilience. The future of UK climate information is being shaped by your experiences, challenges, and suggestions. This survey aims to build on findings from the 2023 UKCP user survey, which provided key insights into the needs of the UK climate user community. By participating in this follow-up survey, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that the UK Climate Projections evolve to better meet the diverse requirements of various sectors and communities across the UK. The 2023 survey laid the groundwork, shedding light on how different sectors are engaging with climate data and the specific gaps or challenges they face. Now, the Met Office seeks to take this knowledge further, focusing on refining climate projections and services that can better support risk assessments, policymaking, business strategies, and climate adaptation efforts. Those interested in hearing more about the findings of the 2023 survey can tune in to the UKCP webinar, specifically from minute 17:50 to 38:00, where key insights and outcomes are discussed in detail.  The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. It is open until Monday, 31 March. Whether you represent a governmental body, business, charity, or academic institution, your feedback will have a meaningful impact on how climate data is generated and used in the coming years. For further details and to access the survey, please visit the Met Office website: Shaping the Future of UK Climate Information. 27 February 2025 RMetS – General [...] Read more...
February 24, 2025Environment Agency warns of risk of river and surface flooding, as climate crisis brings warmer and wetter winters Flood warnings are in place across the UK after a weekend of heavy rain and high winds. As sunshine and scattered showers moved in on Monday, flood warnings were issued across much of Wales, the south and south-west of England and a few in central Scotland. Continue reading… [...] Read more...

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