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Why 1.5° C - the science behind the 1.5° C temperature target from 2023-12-05T12:43:29

In our climate podcast, Dr Doug McNeall speaks to Dr Matt Palmer on the science behind the 1.5° C temperature target. They discuss the challenges to keep the global temperature increase below 1.5°C...

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Weather Snap 10 Nov 2023 from 2023-11-10T17:38:52

Alex Deakin and Alex Burkill discuss the week's weather events. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.Our website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, deta...

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A new Met Office AI partnership with The Alan Turing Institute from 2023-11-08T11:05:05

Clare Nasir speaks with Professor Kirstine Dale, Met Office Chief AI Officer and Turing Fellow, about a groundbreaking new partnership with The Turing Institute to accelerate Artificial Intelligenc...

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Weather Snap 03 Nov 2023 from 2023-11-03T17:12:39

Alex Deakin and Aidan McGivern reflect on a stormy week of powerful winds and strong opinion! The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.Our website carries the latest UK and ...

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Weather Snap Soundcloud Final 201023 from 2023-10-20T15:26:41

Clare Nasir, Alex Deakin and Aidan McGivern reflect on the conditions that brought Storm Babet to the UK this week. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.Our website carr...

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Weather Snap 13 Oct 2023 from 2023-10-13T14:22:44

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin hear why leaves change colour in the Autumn. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global wea...

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Weather Snap 06 Oct 2023 from 2023-10-06T17:44

Clare Nasir and Alex Burkill take a look at the week's global weather events and hear how Met Office data is being used to help emergency responders in the UK. The Met Office is the United Kingdo...

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Weather Snap 29 Sept 2023 from 2023-09-29T16:18:55

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin with a look at the week's global weather events. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and global weather f...

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How the 2023 El Niño may affect weather in Australia from 2023-09-23T08:51:46

As the Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirms that El Niño is now occurring, Clare Nasir talks to Senior Climate Scientist Zhi-Weng Chua who explains the weather patterns that have informed thei...

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Weather Snap 22 Sept 2023 from 2023-09-22T17:28:51

Weather chat with Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed i...

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Weather Snap 15 Sept 2023 from 2023-09-15T15:08:29

More hurricane analysis and weather stats with Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global ...

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Weather Snap 08 Sept 2023 from 2023-09-08T15:55:25

A review of the storms, hurricanes and other global weather events happening right now with Clare Nasir and Aidan McGivern. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.The Met ...

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Weather Snap 01 Sept 2023 from 2023-09-01T14:48:53

Clare Nasir and Aidan McGivern discuss the week's UK and global weather headlines. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and global wea...

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25 Aug Weather Snap from 2023-08-25T17:35:33

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Hurricanes and Wildfires are the key talking points this week on Weather Snap with Clare Nasir and Ale...

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Weather Snap 18 Aug 2023 from 2023-08-18T13:45:58

Clare Nasir and Aidan McGivern discuss the week's UK and global weather headlines. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and global wea...

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Weather Snap 04 August 2023 from 2023-08-04T16:38:51

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin with the rain stats for July and the influence of the Jetstream. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and ...

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Weather Snap 28 July 2023 from 2023-07-28T16:19:38

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the current cool weather in the UK, global weather events and debunk some myths about how temperature readings are collected. The Met Office is the United King...

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Will the UK see 40C again? Weather Snap climate feature from 2023-07-22T10:32:52

On the first anniversary of this UK temperature record Dr. Doug McNeall talks to Dr. Mark McCarthy to learn how we got to here and how likely it is that we’ll see similar temperatures again. The M...

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Weather Snap 21 July 2023 from 2023-07-21T16:51:40

Aidan McGivern hears how the Jetstream has prevented hot conditions from the heatwave in mainland Europe reaching the UK. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our websi...

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Weather Snap 14 July 2023 from 2023-07-14T14:12:03

Helen Roberts and Alex Deakin discuss the week's UK and global weather headlines. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and global weat...

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Weather Snap Special - Disney Pixar animated Elements movie from 2023-07-13T13:05:15

Alex Deakin talks to cast and directors of the new Disney Pixar animated movie Elemental. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and glo...

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Weather Snap Feature - Noctilucent clouds from 2023-07-13T12:51:21

Helen Roberts and Jeff Norwood-Brown talk to Gavin Pretor-Pinney of the Cloud Appreciation Society about a rare but increasing weather phenomenon known as the noctilucent cloud. The Met Office is ...

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Weather Snap 07 July 2023 from 2023-07-07T16:45:47

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the week's global weather headlines. @Clarenasir@Alexdeakin The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK ...

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Weather Snap 300623 Soundcloud Final from 2023-06-30T16:39:14

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the week's global weather headlines. @Clarenasir@Alexdeakin The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK ...

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Weather Snap 5 May 2023 from 2023-05-05T16:32:29

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the latest images released by weather satellite MTG-I1 and the weather at the time of the last coronation and how it’s likely to be this coming weekend. @Claren...

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Weather Snap 28 April 2023 from 2023-04-28T13:54:37

In a review of the week’s weather news Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the unusual April heat in Spain and Portugual and the arrival of monsoon rains in India which are given individual names. ...

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Weather Snap 21 April 2104 from 2023-04-21T16:19:05

In a roundup of the week's weather news Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the current heatwaves affecting Asia, the latest State of the Climate report from the World Meteorological Organization, ...

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14 Apr Weather Snap from 2023-04-14T09:25:49

In a roundup of the week's weather news Clare Nasir and Helen Roberts discuss the powerful cyclone Ilsa hitting western Australia, the optimum air temperature for comfortable outdoor living and Gra...

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Mostly Climate: Data Science from 2023-04-04T14:48:20

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet.Data science In this episode we hear how the Met Office is using ...

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Weather Snap 31 March 2023 from 2023-03-31T16:14:48

In a roundup of the week's weather news Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the unprecedented number of tornadoes currently occurring in parts of the USA and hear how the latest weather models are ...

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Mostly Climate : Frequency of extreme rainfall from 2023-03-30T17:17:40

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. Frequency of extreme rainfallIn this episode Clare Nasir talks t...

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Weather Snap 24 March from 2023-03-24T14:33:31

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the week’s weather. @Clarenasir@Alexdeakin The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and global weathe...

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Weather Snap 17 March 2023 from 2023-03-17T18:05:31

In this week’s episode Clare Nasir hears about the impacts of Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique and how climate change is affecting Bewick’s swans which traditionally migrate to the UK each year.@Claren...

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Weather Snap 9th March 2023 from 2023-03-09T18:38:38

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the current UK cold snap – how we got to here and how conditions will develop over the next few days plus the latest weather stats for winter 22/23. @Clarenasi...

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Mostly Climate: Glacial archaeology from 2023-02-24T17:10:40

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. The future of snow and ice - Glacial archaeologyFrom ancient arr...

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Mostly Climate: Alpine Skiing from 2023-02-06T11:05:52

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. Mostly Climate - The future of snow and ice:Alpine skiing How d...

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Weather Snap 03 Feb 2023 from 2023-02-06T09:31:45

With a review of the week's weather news Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss rare snow, climate themed football and the devastating floods that hit the UK and Netherlands this week in 1953. @Clare...

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Weather Snap 27 Jan 2023 from 2023-01-27T17:56:50

In a review of the weather news Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss snow prospects for the Alps, Reading football club’s climate striped kit and weather forecasts for the planet Mars. @Clarenasir@...

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Weather Snap 20 Jan 2023 from 2023-01-20T17:43:24

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the week’s weather including what the polar vortex is, how it may or may not affect UK weather in coming weeks, plus the latest research on summer rain storms. ...

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Weather Snap 13 Jan 2023 from 2023-01-13T14:59:28

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the week’s weather news. This week news of the warmest global temperatures, heavy rain in the UK and fresh snowfall in Europe and Scandinavia.@Clarenasir @Alexd...

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Weather Snap 06 Jan 2023 from 2023-01-06T16:35:51

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the week’s weather news. This week – UK experiences warmest average temperatures and ski resorts across Europe report shortage of snow.@Clarenasir @AlexdeakinTh...

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Mostly Climate: Satellites and cities from 2023-01-03T18:13:40

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. Satellites and citiesIn this episode we hear how satellite techn...

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Weather Snap 22 Dec from 2022-12-22T14:56:24

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week hear about the severe winter storm hitting North America and Grahame Madge reviews 5 key cli...

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Mostly Weather: Christmas gift ideas. from 2022-12-21T11:05:37

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather. Christmas gift ideasWhat do you buy the weather enthusiast in your life for Christmas? The Mostly Weathe...

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Weather Snap 15 Dec 2022 from 2022-12-15T17:13:50

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week hear about launch of the latest cutting edge weather satellite and the incredible low temper...

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Weather Snap 8 Dec 2022 from 2022-12-08T17:39:58

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week the team hear about the 'Great Smog' weather event of 1952 which killed or damaged the healt...

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Weather Snap 1 Dec 2022 from 2022-12-01T17:58:12

Can the colour of your eyes increase the chances of Seasonal Affective Disorder? Clare Nasir and Helen Roberts discuss this along with something called the Intertropical Convergence Zone - known to...

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Weather Snap 24 Nov 2022 from 2022-11-24T18:05:57

Clare Nasir, Helen Roberts and Grahame Madge with a roundup of the week’s weather news. This week – storms and waterspouts in southern Europe, the positive things to come out of COP27 and the anni...

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Mostly Weather: The power of oscillation from 2022-11-23T14:52:20

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather. Oscillation Masterclass with Professor Adam ScaifeIn this episode: Atmospheric oscillation - a powerful ...

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Weather Snap 17 Nov 2022 from 2022-11-17T17:10:01

Clare Nasir and Aiden McGivern with a roundup of the week’s weather news. This week – the USA and Canada set for huge snowfalls, while UK mountains see their first snow of the year. Despite this, ...

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Weather Snap 10 Nov 2022 from 2022-11-10T16:53:02

Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the current heavy snow in parts of the USA, a switch to cold stormy weather in Canada and the effect this will have on UK weather due to the impacts on the Jetst...

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Mostly Climate: COP 27 - 5 Things from 2022-11-08T14:36:59

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. COP 27 – 5 thingsAs leaders gather at international climate even...

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Weather Snap 04 Nov 2022 from 2022-11-04T17:06:24

Clare Nasir with stories on transport weather forecasting, exactly how mild and wet it’s been in the UK this Autumn and a look ahead to climate conference COP27. The Met Office is the United King...

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Weather Snap 20 Oct 2022 from 2022-10-20T16:40:53

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Presented by Clare Nasir and Alex DeakinThe Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather servic...

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Weather Snap 14 Oct 2022 from 2022-10-14T16:10:44

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Presented by Clare Nasir and Grahame Madge.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather ser...

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Mostly Climate: Hydropower in Nepal from 2022-10-13T09:53:49

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. Hydropower in NepalWhat is worse, too much rain or too little? P...

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Weather Snap 07 Oct 2022 from 2022-10-07T16:45:09

Clare Nasir and Aidan McGivern discuss this week's global and UK weather headlines including new research that suggests global winds can affect the length of the day. The Met Office is the United ...

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Weather Snap Special Update - Hurricane Ian and Typhoon Noru from 2022-09-27T19:15:33

Weather Snap Special Update Clare Nasir and Tropical Prediction Scientist Julian Heming bring us the latest on Hurricane Ian and Typhoon Noru.

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Weather Snap 23 Sept 2022 from 2022-09-23T21:05:03

Alex Deakin and Helen Roberts discuss this week's global and UK weather headlines. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Our website carries the latest UK and global we...

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Weather Snap 02 Sept 2022 from 2022-09-02T15:43:43

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode Clare Nasir and Alex Deakin discuss the recent floods in Pakistan, the typhoon ...

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Weather Snap 25 Aug 2022 from 2022-08-30T07:57:56

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week Clare and Alex chat about the latest research on European glacial retreat, china's oppressiv...

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Weather Snap 19 Aug 2022 from 2022-08-18T19:44:20

The Met office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week Clare Nasir is joined by Meteorologist Aidan McGivern. Together they discuss the trends in ...

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Weather Snap 05 Aug 2022 from 2022-08-05T14:25:58

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about forecasting for the Commonwealth Games and why the Atlantic hurri...

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Mostly Weather: Factoids from 2022-08-04T14:34:38

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather with Jeff Norwood-Brown, Penny Tranter, Helen Roberts and Dr. Catherine Ross. Producer: Clare NasirEdito...

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Weather Snap 29 July 2022 from 2022-07-29T16:34:28

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we find out exactly how dry it's been in the UK so far this summer, how summer ...

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Weather Snap 22 July 2022 from 2022-07-22T16:38:21

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear what it was like forecasting during the recent heatwave, the impacts as...

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Weather Snap 15 July 2022 from 2022-07-15T16:43:07

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear how temperature records are checked, about the recent Billie Eilish cli...

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Weather Snap 08 July 2020 from 2022-07-08T15:56:54

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about plans to ramp up global weather observations, the scientists flyi...

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Mostly Climate: Adaptation from 2022-07-07T20:28:51

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. AdaptationWhat is the difference between adaptation and mitigati...

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Mostly Weather: Hurricane Masterclass from 2022-07-06T09:56:14

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather. Hurricane MasterclassIn this episode Helen Roberts and Jeff Norwood Brown talk to Met Office Tropical Pr...

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Weather Snap 01 July 2022 from 2022-07-01T16:43:51

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear how recent heatwaves across Europe were ten times more likely due to cl...

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Weather Snap 24 June 2022 from 2022-06-24T16:02:21

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about the heatwaves affecting large parts of Canada and the USA and we ...

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Weather Snap 17 June 2022 from 2022-06-17T16:38:31

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about climate scientists presenting science and alternative rock at nex...

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Weather Snap 10 June 2022 from 2022-06-10T16:20:32

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about record low ice coverage in Antarctica, how pollen allergies can c...

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Weather Snap 27 May 2022 from 2022-05-27T15:23:49

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about the latest Met Office predictions for the coming hurricane season...

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Weather Snap 20 May 2022 from 2022-05-20T16:17:22

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about the challenges of maintaining water supplies in a changing climat...

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Weather Snap 13 May 2022 from 2022-05-13T13:58:46

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about the intense heat affecting India and Pakistan, how monsoons aren’...

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Weather Snap 29 April 2022 from 2022-04-29T12:47:33

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about the weather system responsible for recent flooding in South Ameri...

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Weather Snap 22 April 2022 from 2022-04-22T15:52:59

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear about the severe floods that have hit South Africa over the past week a...

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Weather Snap 15 April 2022 from 2022-04-15T11:00:10

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode TV’s Laura Tobin talks about practical steps we can all take to protect the climate, w...

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Weather Snap 8 Apr 2022 from 2022-04-13T11:44:23

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode we hear how the British Red Cross is providing crisis support and training to those af...

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Weather Snap 1 Apr 2022 from 2022-04-01T15:49:20

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s audio only podcast we hear about the weather system responsible for the current UK cold...

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Weather Snap 25 Mar 2022 from 2022-03-25T15:48:57

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week's audio only podcast we hear about heavy rain affecting large parts of Spain and a projec...

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Mostly Climate: Weather extremes in Canada from 2022-03-23T12:51:41

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. Weather extremes in CanadaIn this episode Dr. Doug McNeall and D...

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Weather Snap 18 Mar 2022 from 2022-03-18T16:46:38

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week's episode we hear how Swallows race ahead of changing Spring conditions and are changing ...

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Weather Snap 4 Mar 2022 from 2022-03-06T10:50:29

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s episode we hear a first hand account of the floods currently impacting eastern Australi...

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Mostly Weather Hall of fame: Jule Charney from 2022-03-02T12:00:36

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather. Hall of fame: Jule CharneyIn this episode we hear about the scientific achievements of American Meteorol...

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Weather Snap Special - Two storms named from 2022-02-14T15:58:14

Two storms have been named for the the next few days.

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Weather Snap 11 Feb 2022 from 2022-02-11T16:35:05

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week we hear about the solar ejection that destroyed satellites soon after launch, how a warming ...

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Weather Snap 28 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-29T14:34:51

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. After news of the heavy snow in Greece last week, in this episode of the Weather Snap audio only podca...

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Mostly Climate: COP Outcomes from 2022-01-24T13:54:51

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. COP OutcomesIn November 2021 the UK hosted climate conference CO...

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Weather Snap 21 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-21T17:27:18

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode, how shockwaves from the Tonga volcanic eruption were recorded around the globe and ho...

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Weather Snap 14 Jan 2022 from 2022-01-15T20:29:43

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode we hear about a new Met Office project to improve weather forecasts in towns and citie...

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Weather Snap 23 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-23T22:05:02

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, with all the speculation about snow at Christmas we hear how a UK White Christmas is define...

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Weather Snap 17 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-16T20:31:31

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode, details the devastating tornados that have hit the USA recently and how climate chang...

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Weather Snap 10 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-10T17:54:19

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week we hear about the forecasts and safety advice the Met Office provides for individual UK moun...

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Mostly Weather: Weather And Mood from 2021-12-09T20:44:27

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather. Weather and MoodIn this edition, does weather affect among other things crime rates, migraines and our s...

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Weather Snap 3 Dec 2021 from 2021-12-03T17:28:56

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week we hear about the new Met Office Climate Dashboard which allows users to examine the latest...

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Weather Snap 25 November 2021 from 2021-11-25T17:07:44

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. As Storm Arwen is named, Clare Nasir has more details of potential impacts that may be caused by high ...

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Weather Snap 19 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-19T13:51:07

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this podcast we hear a first hand account of devastating floods in Canada, the weather mechanism wh...

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Weather Snap 12 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-12T17:50:43

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s podcast medicanes once again threaten southern Europe, a grand scientific project relea...

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Weather Snap 5 Nov 2021 from 2021-11-05T17:05:25

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s podcast we hear about the role of science in tackling climate change, the impacts of cl...

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Mostly Climate: COP 26 international expectations from 2021-10-29T18:39:27

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. COP 26 - International expectationsAhead of next week’s internat...

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Weather Snap 22 Oct 2021 from 2021-10-22T15:48:08

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s edition, as the Thames Barrier is lowered for the 200th time, we hear about the barrier...

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Mostly Climate: The science behind COP from 2021-10-21T18:02:48

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. The science behind COPIn this episode Dr. Doug McNeall and Dr. R...

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Mostly Climate: A Bluffer's Guide To COP 26 from 2021-10-14T13:57:42

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet.

A Bluffer's guide to COP 26

In this episode Dr....

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Weather Snap 8 Oct 2021 from 2021-10-08T15:18:31

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, Hurricane Sam, a Nobel Prize for climate science and the UK weather outlook for the next fe...

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Weather Snap 01 Oct 2021 from 2021-10-01T14:35:37

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, details of Cyclonic Storm Gulab currently affecting India and Pakistan, the weather stats f...

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Weather Snap 24 Sept 2021 from 2021-09-24T16:03:54

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, tornadoes in Europe, launch of the Weather Ready campaign and a quick guide to the COP26 cl...

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Weather Snap 10 Sept 2021 from 2021-09-10T10:07:46

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how the Atlantic hurricane and Pacific typhoon seasons differ and what is the meaning of th...

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Weather Snap 03 Sept 2021 from 2021-09-03T16:25:42

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida, how climate change is affecting our tree population an...

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Mostly Weather Microclimates from 2021-08-20T09:57:39

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather.

Microclimates

In this episode the team discuss microclimates

Presented by Jef...

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Mostly Climate: Climate risk assessment from 2021-08-13T10:34:03

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet. Episode 3: Climate risk assessmentHow does a nation prepare for ...

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Weather Snap 06 Aug 2021 from 2021-08-06T14:06:09

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week - the latest on global hurricanes, early stats on UK summer weather and we hear how habitat ...

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Weather Snap 23 Jul 2021 from 2021-07-23T11:36:05

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, details of new Met Office heat warnings and the head of Devon Wildlife Trust, Harry Barton ...

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Weather Snap 16 Jul 2021 from 2021-07-16T15:37:47

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week we hear about the conditions that have created the severe floods currently affecting Central...

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Weather Snap 09 Jul 2021 from 2021-07-09T13:21:46

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, heatwaves drive temperatures sky high across Northern Europe. The air masses that shape our...

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Weather Snap 02 July 2021 from 2021-07-02T08:00:04

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, personal stories of the heatwave affecting Canada and Northern USA and what the Wimbledon t...

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Mostly Weather - Weather In books from 2021-06-30T09:37:42

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather.

Weather in books

Childhood classics or true life drama’s - which books invoke the great...

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Mostly Climate Tipping Points from 2021-06-28T10:31:24

Podcast series from the Met Office investigating climate - the underlying science and the challenges we face from a warming planet.

Episode 2: Tipping Points

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Weather Snap 25 June 2021 from 2021-06-25T14:16:45

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode – the changing nature of UK energy demand and supply following Covid lockdown. How Met...

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Weather Snap 18 Jun 2021 from 2021-06-18T14:02:55

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, UK climate change risk assessment, the interaction of thunderstorms and pollen and why we g...

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Weather Snap 11 Jun 2021 from 2021-06-11T13:08:46

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this episode – Monsoon begins on the Indian subcontinent, what is a Shamal wind and counting the fi...

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Weather Snap 28 May 2021 from 2021-05-28T16:26:08

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, the climate is heading towards new average temperatures, an explanation of UV forecasts and...

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Weather Snap 21 May 2021 from 2021-05-21T18:11:37

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, the effects of climate change on sport and safety advice for paddleboarders.Presenter: Clar...

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Weather Snap 14 May 2021 from 2021-05-14T16:09:08

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, President of COP 26 Alok Sharma on the role of science in tackling climate change, cyclone ...

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Weather Snap 7 May 2021 from 2021-05-07T17:24:33

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, late snow in Scotland, Covid emissions reductions less than expected and a new virtual clim...

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Weather Snap 30 Apr 2021 from 2021-04-30T14:18:24

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how April broke records for frost and how cold weather has affected gardeners and fruit pro...

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Weather Snap 23 Apr 2021 from 2021-04-23T12:39:34

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, a new Met Office supercomputer, a new record for UK renewable energy production and forecas...

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Weather Snap 26 Mar 2021 from 2021-03-26T12:04:04

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Presented by Clare Nasir. In this week’s episode we hear how CO2 levels are 50 percent higher than pre...

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Mostly Weather Springtime from 2021-03-17T09:44:27

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research.

Springtime

In this episode the team discuss Springtime - what is i...

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Weather Snap 12 Mar 2021 from 2021-03-12T17:10:22

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Presented by Clare Nasir. This week, 10 years on, we hear how UK scientists tracked radioactive partic...

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Mostly Climate: Building a climate model from 2021-03-10T11:38:19

Mostly Climate is a brand new podcast series from the Met Office all about our climate, the underlying science and the challenges we face from climate change. Episode 1: Building a climate modelIn...

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Weather Snap 05 March from 2021-03-05T17:49:28

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Presented by Clare Nasir. This week, record winter rain, how trees affect climate and the Great Blizza...

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Weather Snap 26 Feb 2021 from 2021-02-26T18:58:52

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Presented by Clare Nasir. This week bringing business and climate science together and an explanation ...

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Weather Snap 19 Feb 2021 from 2021-02-19T17:36:39

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, the natural forces that led to the recent Himalayan dam disaster, dust from the Sahara Dese...

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Weather Snap 12 Feb 2021 from 2021-02-12T19:39:14

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week cyclones in Mozambique and freezing rain.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national wea...

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Weather Snap 05 Feb 2021 from 2021-02-05T16:05:29

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how cold Arctic air has brought heavy snow to Scotland and is now heading for South East En...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Fridtjof Nansen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Once more we open up the Mostly Weather Hall of Fame, as Doug McNeall puts forward ...

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Weather Snap 290121 from 2021-01-29T17:38:38

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how the jetstream can help airlines reduce CO2 emissions, the tropical cyclone season picks...

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Weather Snap 22 Jan 2021 from 2021-01-22T16:49

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how Storm Christoph brought wind, rain and snow to the UK causing flooding, travel disrupti...

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Weather Snap 15 Jan 2021 from 2021-01-15T14:58:09

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, the tricky job of forecasting snow, incorporating biological processes into climate models ...

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Weather Snap 08 Jan 2021 from 2021-01-08T16:20:36

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. The 2021 forecast for global carbon dioxide concentrations is released, a sudden stratospheric warming...

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Weather Snap 18 Dec 2020 from 2020-12-18T18:16:02

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, heavy snow sweeps across parts of the USA, new ways of assessing global temperature and rai...

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Weather Snap 11 Dec 2020 from 2020-12-11T16:36:41

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, a new online tool offers an insight into the potential effects of climate change where you ...

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Weather Warning 03 Dec 2020 from 2020-12-03T18:19:47

Much of Britain is currently experiencing bitterly cold air which may bring risks of snow, wind and rain through Thursday and into Friday. Weather warnings have been issued.To hear the latest deta...

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Weather Snap 27 Nov 2020 from 2020-11-27T17:43:56

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how climate change is affecting global humidity levels, how the jet stream shapes condition...

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Weather Snap 20 Nov 2020 from 2020-11-20T15:52:47

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, guest speaker Jennifer Watson talks about the impact of Hurricane Iota on Nicaragua, we hea...

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Weather Snap 13 Nov 2020 from 2020-11-13T15:15:48

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how fallen leaves can bring railways to a halt, further storms for Vietnam and mild conditi...

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Weather Snap 06 Nov 2020 from 2020-11-06T18:20:27

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week award winning science, Arctic sea ice and the effects La Nina may have on UK weather this wi...

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Weather Snap 231020 from 2020-10-23T17:31:54

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, UK Climate Projections are released and the story of the first military operational forecas...

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Mostly Weather UK Climate Projections from 2020-10-22T11:29

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate.

As the latest update to the UK Climate Projections (UKCP) are released, the team tal...

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Weather Snap 16 Oct 2020 from 2020-10-16T17:43:17

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week rain. How global patterns influence the UK, the different types of rain and how much it woul...

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Weather Snap 09 Oct 2020 from 2020-10-09T16:53:32

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, Louisiana braces for hurricane conditions and we look ahead to the forthcoming release of t...

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Weather Snap 02 Oct 2020 from 2020-10-02T16:16:42

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, the effects of La Nina and heavy rain coming to the UK.The Met Office is the United Kingdom...

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Weather Snap 25 Sept 2020 from 2020-09-25T15:50:04

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, how global ocean and atmospheric patterns contribute to wildfire and details of the new Met...

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Mostly Weather Earth's energy balance from 2020-09-21T12:33:16

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research.

Doug McNeall and Ayesha Tandon chat with Matt Palmer to talk about his pape...

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Weather Snap 18 Sept 2020 from 2020-09-18T13:44:57

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, more Atlantic hurricanes and how does the Earth gain or lose heat?The Met Office is the Uni...

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Weather Snap 11 Sept 2020 from 2020-09-11T13:59:39

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, Arctic sea ice once again at historically low levels.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's...

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Weather Snap 04 Sept 2020 from 2020-09-04T14:33:52

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. The latest global situation on hurricanes and typhoons plus why do we name storms?The Met Office is th...

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Weather Snap 28 Aug 2020 from 2020-08-29T10:26:29

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Hurricane Laura continues to dominate weather news and the Met Office Hadley Centre celebrates 30 year...

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Weather Snap 21 Aug 2020 from 2020-08-21T08:57:08

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Wind warnings for UK, hurricane season could still pack a punch across the Atlantic and why is Death V...

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Weather Snap 14 Aug 2020 from 2020-08-14T13:34:03

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Prolonged heat across the UK gives way to thunderstorms, what is a ‘tropical night’ and the scientists...

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Weather Snap 06 Aug 2020 from 2020-08-06T12:33:49

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Record breaking heat continues to dominate the weather news.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's nat...

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Mostly Weather State Of The UK Climate 2019 from 2020-07-31T14:10:03

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research.

2019: How hot, how cold, how wet and how stormy?

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Weather Snap 30 JULY 2020 from 2020-07-30T17:32:29

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Hurricane season ramps up, State of the UK Climate Report 2019 is published and hot weather and shower...

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Weather Snap 19 March 2020 from 2020-03-19T18:49:56

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Storms across the United States, bracing weather to come for the UK this weekend and what exactly is a...

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Weather Snap 12 March 2020 from 2020-03-12T16:27:59

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Latest WMO report on climate, monitoring air pollution by plane and the scientist with a passion for l...

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Weather Snap 05 Mar 2020 from 2020-03-05T16:36:35

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Cyclone Esther brings welcome rain to Australia's arid interior and the effects of climate change on o...

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Mostly Weather: Goes to the Movies 1/3 from 2020-03-03T11:13:36

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this first of a three part series, the panel unpick the meteorological authentic...

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Weather Snap 28 Feb from 2020-02-28T09:18:43

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Storm Jorgé heads to the UK and riverside communities face the threat of renewed flooding.The Met Offi...

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Weather Snap 13 Feb 2020 from 2020-02-13T18:02:31

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. UK on weather and flood alert as Storm Dennis arrives.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national ...

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Weather Snap 6 Feb 2020 from 2020-02-06T16:35:16

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Storm Ciara heads to the UK, frosty weather is reducing globally and we meet Met Office Chief Executiv...

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Weather Warning 05 Feb 2020 from 2020-02-05T11:19:22

A low-pressure system that will impact the UK this weekend has been named as Storm Ciara by the Met Office. The system currently developing in the North Atlantic will bring strong winds and heavy ...

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Mostly Weather Space Weather from 2020-01-31T15:37:31

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research.

This edition is all about space weather. Penny Tranter talks to Mark Gibbs ...

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Weather Snap 31 Jan 2020 from 2020-01-31T10:58:59

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, greenhouse gases what are they and why are levels rising?The Met Office is the United Kingd...

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Weather Snap 23 Jan 2020 from 2020-01-23T15:52:49

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Record breaking snow in Canada, heavy storms in Spain and more rain coming to the UK.The Met Office is...

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Mostly Weather: Sea level rise from 2020-01-17T15:39:50

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this edition - a fascinating in-depth conversation on global sea level rise; pas...

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Weather Snap 16 Jan 2020 from 2020-01-16T16:23:34

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s Weather Snap podcast - protecting aircraft from volcanic ash, the impact of climate cha...

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Weather Snap 9 Jan 2020 from 2020-01-09T13:19:03

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. In this week’s Weather Snap podcast - farmers feel the effects of climate change, temperatures set to ...

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Weather Snap 20 December from 2019-12-20T14:08:32

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Heat records continue to be broken in Australia, the latest Met Office report on global temperatures a...

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Weather Snap 12 December 2019 from 2019-12-12T15:34:54

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. How drought conditions that have reduced Victoria Falls to a trickle in Southern Africa are related to...

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Weather Snap 05 Dec 2019 from 2019-12-05T14:21:47

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. How the weather forecasts of tomorrow may be shaped by data from your mobile phone or car and the late...

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Mostly Weather: Sudden Stratospheric Warming from 2019-12-04T15:58:22

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Dr Jeff Knight joins the Mostly Weather panel to talk about Sudden Stratospheric Wa...

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Weather Snap 28 Nov 2019 from 2019-11-28T15:36:18

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Snow in the Alps, temperature drop for UK and what is frost?The Met Office is the United Kingdom's nat...

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Weather Snap 21 Nov 2019 from 2019-11-21T16:24:19

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Amateur observers and are you weather ready?The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather se...

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Weather Snap 14 Nov 2019 from 2019-11-14T14:19:26

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Rain across the UK - where, how much and how we measure it.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's nati...

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Weather Snap 07 Nov 2019 from 2019-11-08T10:28:20

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Amber rain warning in UK.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Off...

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Mostly Weather: Cloud Appreciation Society from 2019-11-06T15:40:17

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. A lively conversation with the highly passionate founder of the Cloud Appreciation ...

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Weather Snap 31 Oct 2019 from 2019-10-31T14:47:26

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week we preview the new Aeronauts movie and learn about the Victorian scientist who inspired the ...

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Weather Snap 24 Oct 2019 from 2019-10-24T16:23:33

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Heavy rain and flooding across the Mediterranean, the future of Arctic sea ice and UK weather for the ...

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Mostly Weather: Rowing across the Atlantic from 2019-10-21T12:43:18

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Climate Scientist Kate Salmon talks about how she rowed across the Atlantic to high...

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Weather Snap 18 Oct 2019 from 2019-10-18T11:53:58

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Indian monsoon set to continue, the future of weather forecast graphics and more rain forecast for the...

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Weather Snap 11 Oct 2019 from 2019-10-10T17:13:34

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Typhoon Hagibis heads for Japan and and we hear about the future of aviation weather.The Met Office is...

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Weather Snap 4 Oct 2019 from 2019-10-04T13:50:08

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Flood forecasting, ex-hurricane Lorenzo arrives in the UK and monsoon rains prove deadly in India.The ...

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Weather Snap 26 Sept 2019 from 2019-09-26T17:28

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. The latest report on global oceans and ice and new funding announced for space weather forecasting.The...

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Weather Snap 19 Sept 2019 from 2019-09-19T15:42:24

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. A new report on UK climate change reveals weather patterns on a local scale and how Hurricane Humberto...

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Mostly Weather: The Fastnet Yacht Race from 2019-09-16T15:58:29

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this edition, the team hear the testimony of two survivors of the 1979 Fastnet Y...

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Weather Snap 12 Sept 2019 from 2019-09-12T17:21:17

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Sudden stratospheric warming occurs in the southern hemisphere and what is a lee gust?The Met Office i...

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Weather Snap 5 Sept 2019 from 2019-09-05T17:11:08

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Hurricane Dorian continues, Summer 2019 stats and the new storm name list.The Met Office is the United...

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Mostly Weather: The Keeling Curve from 2019-09-04T15:10:11

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Professor Ralph Keeling talks about his father's climate legacy, the Mauna Loa CO2 ...

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Weather Snap 30 August 2019 from 2019-08-30T16:31

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. As Storm Dorian approaches the US coast, when does a storm become a hurricane?The Met Office is the Un...

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Weather Snap 22 August 2019 from 2019-08-22T13:16:57

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Atlantic hurricanes, summer so far and this bank holiday's weather forecast.The Met Office is the Unit...

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Weather Snap 15 August 2019 from 2019-08-15T17:05:13

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week disappearing global ice and a look back at the 1979 Fastnet Yacht race disaster.The Met Offi...

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Weather Snap 24 July 2019 from 2019-07-24T16:01:02

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Temperature records breaking across Europe. What are the effects on the human body and is it due to gl...

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Weather Snap 18 July 2019 from 2019-07-19T13:36:03

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Apollo 11 space weather, ants on radar and weather for the Open Golf in Portrush.You can see images of...

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Weather Snap 4 July 2019 from 2019-07-04T14:54:39

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. New heat records set in France, old weather records shed light on climate change and what is St.Elmo's...

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Mostly Weather: Flying at 40'000 ft, the best and worst weather from 2019-07-01T14:14:06

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. This week we talk to a defence and commercial pilot who has clocked up 21,000 flyin...

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Weather Snap 27 June 2019 from 2019-06-27T17:39:38

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. European heatwave, hot weather for the UK and Glastonbury Festival expecting extensive heat and sun.Th...

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Weather Snap 20 June 2019 from 2019-06-20T15:48:06

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Flooding in Lincolnshire and Met Office at the Glastonbury FestivalThe Met Office is the United Kingdo...

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Weather Snap 13 June 2019 from 2019-06-13T12:12:28

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Flooding and sinkholes in the UK plus a roundup of the UK and global weather headlines.The Met Office ...

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Amber Rain Warning 10 June 2019 from 2019-06-10T11:15:24

The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for heavy rain across the UK.

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Weather Snap 06 June 2019 from 2019-06-06T14:09:17

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Extreme heat in India and Pakistan, D-Day landings forecast and rain on the way for the UK.The Met Off...

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Mostly Weather: Tornadoes from 2019-06-06T10:23:27

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. This week the panel descuss tornadoes.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's nation...

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Weather Snap 30 May 2019 from 2019-05-30T16:06:03

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Hurricane season begins, the Asian monsoon season is late and warm weather heads towards the UK.The Me...

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Weather Snap 23 May 2019 from 2019-05-23T12:41:18

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Understanding lightning in India, tornadoes in the US and UK Bank Holiday weather.The Met Office is th...

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Weather Snap 16 May 2019 from 2019-05-16T15:47:50

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. A record week for UK solar energy and a guide to staying safe when UV levels are high.The Met Office i...

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Mostly Weather: Forecasting For Olympic Sailing from 2019-05-09T10:48:07

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. This week the panel talk to Simon Rowel from Team GB’s sailing team and Jim Trice w...

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Weather Snap 8 May 2019 from 2019-05-08T16:56:47

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Intense heat builds across the Indian subcontinent, different frost types and a look at the UK weather...

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Weather Snap 2 May 2019 from 2019-05-02T15:47:27

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Cyclone Fani moves towards India and Bangladesh and stormy conditions ahead for the Mediterranean.The ...

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Weather Snap 24 April 2019 from 2019-04-24T15:53:07

A weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines by the Met Office in the UK. Dust from the Sahara Desert arrives in Europe, pollen forecasting and the UK weather outlook.Th...

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Weather Snap 17 April 2019 from 2019-04-17T13:43:42

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Exceptional Easter conditions, Lyrid meteors and space weather.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's ...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Alexander Buchan from 2019-04-11T10:49:26

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this edition the panel discuss Dr Alexander Buchan, a Scottish meteorologist and...

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Weather Snap 10 April 2019 from 2019-04-10T14:15:05

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Tornadoes in Bangladesh, Surfers Against Sewage and snow still possible for parts of the UK.To find ou...

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Weather Snap 3 April 2019 from 2019-04-04T09:45:44

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. April showers – fact or fiction, March – for some, the wettest on record and air mass explained.The Me...

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Mostly Weather: Weather Names from 2019-03-28T10:54:49

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. The panel discuss the words we use to describe different weather conditions and the...

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Weather Snap 27 March 2019 from 2019-03-27T16:37:03

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week, unusual cyclones in the South Atlantic and artificial intelligence in forecasting plus the ...

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Weather Snap 20 March 2019 from 2019-03-20T17:09:05

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. As Mozambique is left reeling in the wake of Cyclone Idai, Cyclone Trevor ravages the northern coast o...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: James Lovelock from 2019-03-14T14:02:36

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this edition the panel discuss James Lovelock, father of Gaia theory which deals...

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Weather Snap 13 March 2019 from 2019-03-13T15:25:51

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Concerns for Mozambique as Cyclone Idai hits later today, Operation Weather Rescue calls for public vo...

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Weather Snap 06 March 2019 from 2019-03-06T16:07:30

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Tornado devastation in Alabama, USA, the UK weather records for the week and in the run up to Internat...

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Mostly Weather: What type of weather causes the most harm? from 2019-02-28T14:31:40

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. The panel discuss extreme weather and its impact on society.The Met Office is the U...

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Weather Snap 27 Feb 2019 from 2019-02-27T15:16:20

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Unprecedented February temperatures, the most powerful cyclone to date in the NW Pacific and sea tempe...

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Weather Snap 20 Feb 2019 from 2019-02-20T13:44:29

A weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines by the Met Office in the UK. This week, torrential rains hit South America, how to get involved in Met Office meteorology, w...

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Weather Snap 13 Feb 2019 from 2019-02-13T12:39:43

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week half term holiday outlook, avalanche risk in the Scottish Highlands, the meteorological defi...

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The Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: LF Richardson from 2019-02-07T14:44:38

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. The panel discuss LF Richardson; the father of Numerical Weather Prediction and an ...

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Weather Snap 06 Feb 2019 from 2019-02-06T17:13:07

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. This week floods in Townsville, Australia, high winds across the UK and weather forecasting at Heathro...

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Weather Snap 29 Jan 2019 from 2019-01-29T11:41:40

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. The latest snow and ice warnings for Tuesday and the rest of the weekThe Met Office is the United King...

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Mostly Weather: How global teleconnections affect UK winter weather from 2019-01-24T15:46:58

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate reaerch. How global teleconnections affect UK winter weather.The Met Office is the United Kin...

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Weather Snap 23 Jan 2019 from 2019-01-23T15:17:48

The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Global extreme temperatures, stratospheric polar vortex, weather outlook and UK weather records for th...

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Mostly Weather: The future of weather forecasting - Observations from 2018-08-24T10:28:24

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In the first of a three part series investigating the future of weather forecasting...

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Mostly Weather: The vital relationship between weather forecasting&aviation. from 2018-06-15T14:46:50

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Why do airports in hot parts of the world need longer runways? Why is a flight from...

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Mostly Weather: A deep dive into rain from 2018-05-14T11:34:32

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. After a short hiatus, the Mostly Weather podcast returns to investigate a subject d...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Luke Howard from 2018-01-30T11:47:45

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Today, we prise open the doors of the Mostly Weather Hall of Fame once more, as Met...

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Mostly Weather: Christmas Special from 2017-12-21T11:51:26

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Jeff, Claire and Catherine meet up for a festively themed weather chat, with some w...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Joanne Simpson from 2017-11-20T17:30:15

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this episode we return to the Mostly Weather Hall of Fame to welcome in our firs...

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Mostly Weather: The Great Storm - Thirty years on from 2017-10-13T15:21:30

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. The Great Storm of the 15th and 16th October 1987 is still one of the most talked a...

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Mostly Weather: Fronts, jets and pressure from 2017-09-18T15:40:01

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Niall and Doug are joined by Chief Operational Meteorologist Eddy Carroll to discus...

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Mostly Weather: Weather and health from 2017-07-24T13:14:17

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this month's podcast the team diagnose the relationship between weather and our ...

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Mostly Weather: Weather lore - from lying cows to fishy birds from 2017-06-22T15:11:03

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this month’s episode podcast regulars Claire, Doug, Jeff and Catherine delve int...

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Mostly Weather: Fog beer, fog lights and a fog named Karl from 2017-05-16T09:35:18

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Podcast regulars Doug McNeall and Claire Witham are joined by Ian Boutle to wade th...

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Mostly Weather: A quick spin round the carbon cycle from 2017-04-03T15:13:10

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this episode climate modeller Chris Jones joins the regular podcast team to take...

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Mostly Weather: Taking the temperature of the Earth from 2017-02-16T14:48:21

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this month's episode Mostly Weather returns after a short hiatus to tackle its f...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Sir Francis Beaufort from 2016-11-09T14:20:23

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this edition of our Mostly Weather Hall of Fame series, we are taking a look at ...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: James Stagg from 2016-10-03T13:04:27

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Our second inductee into the Mostly Weather Hall of Fame is British Royal Air Force...

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Mostly Weather: Weather in outer space from 2016-09-08T13:43:06

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this episode Mostly Weather broadens its horizons and takes a trip outside of Ea...

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Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Robert Fitzroy from 2016-08-09T11:05:18

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. From captaining Darwin’s Beagle, to founding weather forecasting as we know it toda...

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Mostly Weather: Weather&the Arts – From Shakespeare to Sharknado from 2016-07-08T14:52:49

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Ever wondered how accurate the climate science behind blockbuster film The Day Afte...

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Mostly Weather: How a Weather Forecast Works - Communicating the forecast from 2016-06-05T18:47:59

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Over the last three months we have been taking an in-depth look into the process be...

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Mostly Weather: How a Weather Forecast Works - Generating the forecast from 2016-05-03T15:21:38

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. The second of a three part series, taking you through the weather forecasting proce...

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Mostly Weather: How a Weather Forecast Works - Observations from 2016-04-01T12:56:01

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. The beginning of a three part series, which will take you through the weather forec...

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Mostly Weather: A journey through Earth's atmosphere from 2016-02-16T00:00

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this month’s episode we join the Mostly Weather team on a journey through the st...

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Mostly Weather: Lightning - everything you ever wanted to know from 2016-01-20T15:42

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. In this edition the Mostly Weather team are joined by Jonathan Wilkinson to take on...

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Mostly Weather: White Christmases, time travel and the wrong type of snow from 2015-12-21T16:57:58

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Did you know that you can use snow as a time machine? or what exactly the 'wrong ty...

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Mostly Weather: A pig with six legs and other clouds from 2015-11-18T00:00

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. What's the official name for a pile of clouds? When does a cloud droplet become a r...

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Mostly Weather: Weather forecasting through time from 2015-10-21T00:00

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. Did you know that weather forecasting was once illegal under the sorcery act? or th...

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