Weather and climate news

As many look forward to a sunny and warm week ahead, the first week of April looks set to follow in the theme of meteorological spring so far: dry, warm and sunny.

Clusters of powerful winter storms which bring major impacts to the UK were made more likely by an intense swirling vortex of winds miles above the Arctic, say scientists.

Adam Keane has made history as the first person to complete an apprenticeship in Digital Accessibility in the world, marking a pioneering achievement for the Met Office, the Civil Service, and global accessibility standards.

The imprint of human-induced climate change is evident in the 2024 State of the Global Climate Report from the World Meteorological Organization.

A groundbreaking study reveals that the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) could reach unprecedented magnitudes by the end of the century, leading to severe impacts such as increased flooding and storm damage in northern Europe.