3 h. ago Weatherwatch: hurricanes will hit harder over next decade, study finds

Researchers say number of tropical cyclones over Atlantic could more than double compared with 1970sHurricanes are going to hit harder and stronger over the next decade, a study has found, and adapting to this new normal will require significant investment in infrastructure and emergency planning.Dr Paul-Arthur Monerie, from the University of Reading, and colleagues used new climate-prediction software developed by the Met Office to forecast future hurricane and tropical cyclone activity. A specialised algorithm allowed the researchers to track individual storms within the simulation, providing far greater forecasting precision than previous models. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago UK weather: Met Office issues snow forecast over rare polar vortex event in just days

The Met Office has issued an update on the chances of a sudden stratospheric warming event impacting the UK, as weather models continue to show the phenomenon could strike this month

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7 h. ago Met Office divulges exact date Northern Lights set to illuminate UK skies this week

The month of March is set to be a spectacular time to look up, with a "Blood Moon", a partial solar eclipse, and now, a potential Northern Lights display illuminating the sky

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12 h. ago Brits given 'ridiculous' weather warning as UK set to be hotter than Ibiza

The Met Office’s own UV advice is that we should 'consider sunscreen in direct sunlight' for UV levels between one and two, and for moderate UV of a level 'Sunscreen is advised'

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13 h. ago Polar vortex Met Office warning as UK could face 'frosty Arctic blasts'

The Met Office has warned of a Sudden Stratospheric Warming event that could hit the UK.

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14 h. ago Is a late icy blast on the way? Met Office issues update on 'polar vortex collapse'

A sudden stratospheric warming event could be about to shatter our hopes that the cold weather is over

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14 h. ago Met Office map reveals how much warmer than average it will be in YOUR area over coming days amid 18C highs

A Met Office map has revealed how much warmer than average it will be in each area of the UK over the coming days.

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15 h. ago Will the UK be affected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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15 h. ago Met Office verdict as 'polar vortex collapse' raises fears of new cold snap in UK

A sudden stratospheric warming event is being predicted by several forecasters - and now the Met Office has given its view

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15 h. ago Will the UK be effected by polar vortex collapse? Cold snap developing, expert warns

Repeat of devastating Storm Eowyn ‘unlikely’, says Met Office

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19 h. ago Met officer denies ‘grabbing teenager by throat’ after boy insulted him

Pc Stephen Evans denies an allegation that he assaulted a 13-year-old boy on November 4 2022 following a disagreement.

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21 h. ago Met Office confirms Northern Lights to return to Scotland tonight

Amateur stargazers are in for a treat as the Northern Lights are set to light up our skies this evening

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23 h. ago Exact date Northern Lights could illuminate UK skies this week

A solar storm could bring a stunning aurora borealis display to the UK

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24 h. ago Met Office verdict on how warm Greater Manchester will be as temperatures soar to hotter than Barcelona

It's set to be a pleasant few days

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25 h. ago Britain is hit by freezing fog as Met Office issues weather warning and map shows worst

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the south coast of England after patches of dense, cold mist were seen forming in the area in the early hours of Wednesday.

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28 h. ago Met Office warning as fog blankets parts of UK causing 'tricky conditions' for drivers

Motorists face hazardous driving conditions due to thick fog, with visibility under 100m in some areas, as a Met Office warning is in place, affecting the south coast and airports

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30 h. ago Met Office issues urgent warning to drivers as fog blankets parts of UK

The Met Office has a weather warning in place today as fog will be dense - and reduce visibility to less than 100m in places, particularly across the Dorset and Hampshire coasts

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41 h. ago James Stunt claimed diplomatic immunity and called black Met police officer 'Uncle Tom' in bizarre tirade

James Stunt was caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at a police officer after his arrest

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41 h. ago Sperm whale with rope tangled around head and jaw dies off Scottish island

It is believed the sperm whale that died off the coast of Skye was the same one freed last week

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45 h. ago Trump has caught Starmer out again – and exposed three major flaws in PM’s US plan

Political editor David Maddox, who watched on in the Oval Office as Starmer met Trump, examines how the prime minister needs to adapt his approach to the special relationship to deal with the volatility of the US president

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