Official news blog

The beautiful game in a changing climate

8 February 2023

Climate change is projected to impact the seasonality and intensity of extreme weather events, with more heavy rainfall occurring in the autumn in the UK – but what does this mean for the future of the UK’s most popular sport?

Are we expecting a Sudden Stratospheric Warming?

7 February 2023

Our forecasts for the coming week also suggest that conditions will become milder. So why does there continue to be speculation that cold weather is on the way for the UK with snow and ice for many?

Climate change, drought and water security

2 February 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the link between climate change and water security and learn about some of the work that we have undertaken in this space.

Will there be a Beast from the East or not?

1 February 2023

The indications are that we could see some colder weather next week, but how cold and are we facing another Beast from the East?

January a month of two halves for UK weather

31 January 2023

2023 has started with a January of marked contrasts, which has resulted in overall near-average figures for many of the UK’s weather statistics.

How do climate change, air quality and our health interact?

27 January 2023

In this latest blog on our January climate theme of health, we explore the links between climate, air quality and our health. This blog has been written by Met Office scientists Steven Turnock, Fiona O’Connor, Paul Agnew and Matthew Hort.

Has there been a Sudden Stratospheric Warming – and what does that mean for our weather?

26 January 2023

You may have heard speculation about a Sudden Stratospheric Warming and that a ‘Beast from the East’ is on the way with freezing conditions and widespread snow. Is there any truth behind the headlines and what can we say about the weather for the coming month?