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local agricultural extension officer for advice on how to plan farming activities in the light of this forecast) SMS version of the forecast (Copy the text of the SMS version of the forecast here. The SMS forecast focuses on any rainfall and any hazards that are expected during the seven days ahead

will give way to increasing cloud cover. Some patchy light rain is possible, especially in western Scotland and Northern Ireland. Temperatures here will be notably cooler under the cloud, particularly in central and western parts. Will any temperature records be broken this week? 🌡️ Here's our

occur high in the atmosphere, typically between 80 and 300 kilometres above the Earth’s surface. To see them, clear, dark skies are essential. Even thin cloud can obscure the subtle colours and movements of the aurora, while thick cloud makes sightings impossible. Light pollution from urban areas

On Wednesday, low cloud and areas of patchy light rain or drizzle will linger across central and southern England and Wales, gradually clearing southwards as the day progresses. Northern and western Scotland will be windy and cloudy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle becoming more persistent

will slowly move eastward across Northern Ireland and into parts of western Scotland, with some heavy rain expected at times. The far southwest may also see a little light rain or drizzle. Elsewhere, clear spells will dominate, but fog patches may develop in parts of the south and west. Larger areas

in a number of different ways including from satellite data, by radar and by LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). The Met Office uses an instrument called LiDAR to measure ash clouds. LiDAR works by sending pulses of laser light through the atmosphere, which is scattered by volcanic ash particles. Some

with wavelengths just longer than red visible light but shorter than microwaves and radio waves (700-1500 nanometres). Infrared light is used for thermal imaging, but also to change the channel on your TV! Satellites (more on this in session 3) – Anything that orbits the earth! Specifically, earth imaging

in southern Australia.  In light of the Australian fires, in January 2020 an international group of scientists, including from University of East Anglia (UEA), Met Office Hadley Centre, University of Exeter, Imperial College London, and CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere reviewed published scientific evidence

and sunny spells in places. A few light showers are possible, particularly along southwestern coasts later in the day. Daytime temperatures could be as low as 2°C but will feel colder in the strong easterly breeze. Paul Gundersen, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “The question we get most

#WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/u02C9Z4vtN — Met Office (@metoffice) December 24, 2025   Christmas Day is expected to be mostly dry with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells in places. A few light showers are possible, particularly near the coast of Devon and Cornwall, which may be wintry