May 2024’s average mean temperature of 13.1°C for the UK beat 2008’s previous record figure of 12.1°C in a series which dates back to 1884. The month’s mean temperature has been influenced particularly by above average temperatures in the northern half of the UK, with Scotland’s May mean temperature of 12.3°C beating 2018’s previous record […]
The heavy rain seen by some in recent days is now gradually subsiding, though some showers will continue for some in the north of the UK through Friday, including Scotland and Northern Ireland. Much of England and Wales will see dry weather on Friday, with the best of the sunshine likely in the south. […]
Human-induced climate change made the heavy storm downpours and total rainfall across the UK and Ireland between October 2023 and March 2024 more frequent and intense, according to a rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists. The 2023-24 storm season has been very active across the UK and Ireland. The countries […]
As we head into the Bank Holiday weekend however, there is still some uncertainty around the exact details of the forecast, with computer models continuing to disagree about the exact track and speed of an area of low pressure which will most likely track close to the southern UK. Today, many areas are cloudy […]
The area of low pressure responsible of the wet and windy conditions spreading across the UK will clear away on Friday, leaving a mixture of sunny spells and blustery scattered showers through Good Friday. In any sunshine it will feel warm, with highs of 14°C expected in the southeast of England. The showers will be […]
Unsettled conditions will continue in the coming days, with potential impacts from wind and rain on Thursday and further rain and wind likely for some through the weekend. Met Office warnings for wind and for rain have been issued, highlighting the potential for travel disruption, power cuts and a chance of some dangerous conditions near […]
Hunada Nouss, the current chair of the Met Office Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) completes her final term in the role in Autumn 2024. In the six years that Hunada has been on the Met Office Board she has brought a wealth of experience and insight across a range of issues. The current Chair […]
The two warnings cover North Wales from 8am until 3pm on Thursday and the South Pennines and Peak District from 12noon until 6pm on Thursday. ⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Snow & ice across northern parts of Wales Thursday 0800 – 1500 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/xnLdl4ZFrk — Met Office (@metoffice) […]
Cold air is beginning to exert its influence in the far north of Scotland today (Monday) and will gradually sink southwards through the early part of this week. This will bring further rain to western Scotland and then much of England and Wales on Tuesday, with totals likely to be highest in western areas. That […]
Rob Woodward reaches the end of his term as Chair in summer 2024 after serving two full terms, having taken up the position in 2018. Rob took on the role of Chair at a crucial time for the Met Office, supporting the organisation through a change of leadership. A significant achievement during his tenure has […]