Met Office.
United Kingdom's national weather service
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Met Office and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales formed a partnership to advance climate science knowledge.Some support1 report
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Met Office predicts high levels of CO2 at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.Some support1 report
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The Met Office is monitoring El Niño and its resulting weather shifts affecting Europe.Well supported8 reports
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El Nino phenomenon brings storms and rainfall to the UK, with the Met Office providing long-range weather forecasts for the country.Well supported29 reports
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Met Office monitors weather conditions affecting Essex county.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Extreme heat impacts NHS operational capacity, prompting government meetings and ministerial responses.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Met Office forecasts potential cyclone development, BMD issues forecasts for Bangladesh, and Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross Andhra Pradesh.Some support1 report
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El Niño is contributing to severe weather patterns in England and Wales, which are being monitored by the Met Office.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Storm warnings from the Met Office and flood alerts from the Environment Agency are active across Cumbria, affecting rivers like the Derwent and Cocker.Well supported7 reports
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Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for fog across England, affecting regions including East and West Midlands.Well supported14 reports
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The Met Office has issued warnings for the majority of the UK regarding potential flooding and power cuts.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Heavy rain and high winds hit the Isle of Wight and Buckfastleigh, prompting warnings from the Met Office and Environment Agency.Some support3 reports
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The Met Office issued warnings regarding storm impacts and strong winds across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the UK.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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A whale was discovered on Flimby beach, while the Met Office issued an amber wind warning for Cumbria.Some support1 report
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Storm Boelo brought 80mph wind gusts to Islay on October 25, 2026.Some support7 reports
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Weather alerts were issued for County Durham, Darlington, and North Yorkshire, potentially disrupting school operations.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Flooding affects properties in Largs and Saltcoats, prompting government meetings and calls for checking official weather sources.Some support1 report
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Storm Boelo forecast causes travel disruption and attraction closures in North Yorkshire and York.Some support2 reports
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Storm Boelo is causing major travel disruption across the North West, affecting Network Rail services.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for the Greater Manchester region of England on August 25, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Met Office issued a yellow rain warning for Oldham, with police confirming an incident in the area.Some support1 report
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High winds are forecasted to affect Nottinghamshire, while National Trust manages properties in Derbyshire.Some support1 report
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Met Office issued a yellow warning for the South East, causing power cuts in East Sussex.Some support1 report
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Storm Boelo is bringing strong winds to the region of Enniskillen.Some support1 report
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The Met Office provided temperature and rainfall data for the East Anglia region, noting Norfolk's location within the county.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Met Office issues weather warnings for Norfolk, affecting Holkham Park and Hickling Broad.Some support1 report
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Storm Boelo affects both England and Wales, leading the Met Office to issue weather warnings across the regions.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Met Office warnings are active for Scotland, leading to operational challenges for ScotRail and flood alerts from SEPA.Well supported83 reports2 developments inside
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Met Office is currently tracking weather patterns across England.Well supported30 reports3 developments inside
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Met Office warned of heavy rain across northern England, while BAE Systems sponsored the Autumn Fest event.Some support1 report
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Storm Boelo caused power outages in South Lakeland, Allerdale, and Copeland, prompting rescue efforts in Workington.Some support1 report
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Met Office reported severe weather in Wiltshire and wind gusts in South Wales, while Network Rail managed infrastructure near Wilton.Some support1 report
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Rail services are cancelled across Scotland due to damage, and a local school closed following thunderstorms.Well supported3 reports
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Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland on October 13, 2026.Well supported18 reports
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Storm Boelo affects Cumbria, with Barrow being a parish within the region.Some support1 report
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Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the South Wales region.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Met Office and Natural Resources Wales issued weather warnings and flood alerts for Pembrokeshire.Some support1 report
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The Met Office warned of storm impacts across the country, with Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly involved.Some support2 reports
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The Met Office forecasted severe weather conditions in Liverpool today.Some support1 report
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Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the South West region on October 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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Severe weather warnings are affecting the region of Dorset, involving the Met Office.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Met Office forecasts strong winds and heavy rain for Bury.Some support1 report
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Severe weather warning issued by the Met Office for the area of Cumbria.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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High winds are threatening Sunday race fixtures across Britain, according to the Met Office.Some support1 report
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Met Office forecasts heavy rain and strong winds for Salisbury.Some support1 report
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Met Office issues amber weather warnings for parts of Wales and central England.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Met Office is collaborating with several European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark, to use public suggestions for naming storms.Some support2 reports
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The Met Office issued weather warnings for Northumberland, Sunderland, and County Durham on October 24, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Met Office forecasts heavy rain and strong winds in Winchester.Some support1 report
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The Met Office has issued a rare red heat warning as Hampshire sets a UK temperature record, with high temperatures also forecasted for London and reported in Somerset.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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The Met Office has issued weather forecasts for the four constituent countries of the UK, including Northern Ireland, Wales, England, and Scotland.Well supported77 reports15 developments inside
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Bad weather warnings led to closures and cancellations for National Trust, University of Oxford, and Sue Ryder in Oxfordshire.Some support1 report
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Thousands of power cuts and flood warnings were reported in Dorset following severe weather.Well supported4 reports
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Service between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead is reduced to hourly due to severe weather forecasts across North Wales.Some support1 report
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Severe weather warning issued for the town of Bolton, England, on August 27, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Met Office warned of further potential disruption affecting Stonehenge on October 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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UK Health Security Agency and Met Office are monitoring risks and issuing weather alerts in North Yorkshire.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Floodwater affected a junction near Morrisons following severe weather warnings issued by the Met Office in North Yorkshire.Some support3 reports
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Met Office issued yellow wind warnings for Buckinghamshire and Reading, leading to closures of National Trust and RHS sites in Berkshire and Surrey.Some support2 reports
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Met Office issues warnings regarding extreme weather conditions for Worcestershire and West Midlands.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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What's reaching Met Office
Events traced to Met Office, step by step, newest first- Met Office issues high pollution and fog warnings across EnglandMet Office faces increased operational demand for complex pollution and fog forecasting.Likely
- New infrared detectors may enhance Met Office's wildfire prediction capabilitiesNew infrared detectors may enhance Met Office's wildfire prediction capabilities.Possible
- How could Burnham's comments on disaster management affect Met Office?Increased focus on disaster preparedness may boost demand for Met Office forecasting servicesPossible
- Canary Islands heatwaves may challenge Met Office temperature benchmarksExtreme weather in Canary Islands may challenge Met Office temperature benchmarksPossible
- Met Office may face increased demand amid rising wildfire risksMet Office faces increased operational demand due to rising climate-related fire risksLikely
- Wildfire resilience strategy may increase Met Office data demandMet Office may face increased demand for climate data amid wildfire focusPossible
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- Met Office data is central to understanding the severity of the UK droughtMet Office data is central to understanding the severity of the UK droughtLikely
- Met Office issues red warnings as heatwave threatens UK recordsMet Office issues rare red warnings as heatwave threatens UK temperature recordsLikely
- Met Office data critical as heatwave strains UK energy gridExtreme heat in Europe requires Met Office data for grid stabilityLikely
- Extreme weather conditions could influence Met Office data relevance for agricultureExtreme weather conditions could influence Met Office data relevance for agriculturePossible
- Extreme heat may increase Met Office's demand for specialized forecastingExtreme weather could increase demand for specialized forecasting from Met OfficePossible
Explainers that pass through Met Office
Met Office is a step on the way to someone else- Storm Austen's severe weather may strain South West Water's operationsSouth West Water may face operational strain due to severe weather and power cuts in CornwallPossible
- Storm Boelo's severe warnings demand Scottish Government actionScottish Government must manage public safety and infrastructure response to Storm BoeloLikely
- Storm Boelo may disrupt English transport networkSevere weather from Storm Boelo may cause travel disruption across the English transport network.Possible
- Storm Boelo may cause power outages and grid strain for NESOStorm Boelo's severe winds and rain could strain the electricity system across Great BritainLikely
- Storm Boelo's severe weather may disrupt United Utilities' operationsStorm Boelo's severe weather could disrupt United Utilities' water supply and infrastructurePossible
- Storm Boelo may require Scottish Government resource allocation for crisis managementThe Scottish Government may need to allocate resources to manage Boelo's impact on ScotlandPossible
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- Extreme heatwave may trigger red warnings across EnglandExtreme heatwave may trigger red weather warnings and strain infrastructure in EnglandAlready happening
- UK health agency may face strain from European heatwaveUK health agency may face strain from European heatwaveLikely
- Cumberland Council may face increased flood resilience demandsCumberland Council may face increased flood resilience demandsPossible
- Lake District may face flooding risk from El Niño-driven weatherThe Lake District faces potential flooding risk from El Niño-driven weatherPossible
- Flooding risk in Cumbria may threaten Sellafield's operationsIncreased flooding risk in Cumbria may threaten Sellafield's operational safetyPossible
- Extreme heat forces school closures across WalesWales faces school closures and infrastructure strain from extreme heatReported
- Record Heatwave Pushes London to Extreme Health AlertExtreme heat alerts strain London services and pose serious health risksReported
- Heat alerts warn South East England of severe heatwave riskSouth East England faces heatwave risk and anticipated health service disruptionReported
Around Met Office this week
News at the entities that move Met Office most-
U.K. StructuralUK officials targeted foreign intelligence operations in China, while Nathan Law was also a target of surveillance.Moves Met Office
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El Nino OperationalSuper El Niño is expected to affect Canadian weather, fueling water concerns in Vernon.Moves Met Office
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El Niño OperationalEl Niño weather disrupted Fenix Gold operations and led to Rio2 transitioning to a new office in Lima.Moves Met Office
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Netherlands OperationalUS states (Ohio, Iowa, Georgia) react to Netherlands trade sanctions on Israel, which advance objectives of Hamas and Hezbollah.Moves Met Office
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Emma Hardy OperationalA minister addresses compliance issues in London.Moves Met Office
Connections
The 40 strongest of 918, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
UK Health Security Agency Structural
The UKHSA and Met Office maintain a formal partnership where Met Office's meteorological forecasts are used by UKHSA to issue public health and extreme weather alerts for the UK.
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Jason Kelly Structural
Jason Kelly holds the formal position of Chief Forecaster for the Met Office.
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U.K. Structural
Met Office functions as the official national weather forecaster and monitor for the U.K. territory.
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Amy Doherty Structural
Amy Doherty serves as the Science Manager for the Met Office.
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Kirstine Dale Structural
Kirstine Dale serves as the Chief AI Officer for the Met Office.
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Kew Gardens Structural
Met Office relies on temperature records and data collected at Kew Gardens for its weather monitoring and reporting.
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Birmingham Shared context
The Met Office issues official weather warnings and forecasts specifically for the geographical area of Birmingham.
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Oxfordshire Operational
The Met Office issues weather warnings and forecasts that directly influence operational conditions and decisions within Oxfordshire.
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South East Shared context
Met Office provides official weather forecasts and warnings specific to the South East region.
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Tom Crabtree Structural
Tom Crabtree holds the formal role of Deputy Chief Forecaster and spokesperson for the Met Office.
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BBC Weather Structural
Met Office provides expert meteorological data and forecasts that BBC Weather utilizes through a formal partnership for public dissemination.
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Netherlands Operational
Met Office and the Netherlands' national weather service actively coordinate and jointly manage storm naming conventions.
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Mark Sidaway Structural
Mark Sidaway holds the formal functional role of Deputy Chief Forecaster within the Met Office.
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Scottish Environment Protection Agency Operational
The agencies actively coordinate and partner to issue flood warnings and forecasts based on shared alerts and forecasts.
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London Operational
Met Office provides active weather forecasts, warnings, and temperature tracking for the geographical area of London.
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Neil Armstrong Structural
Neil Armstrong is employed by the Met Office as Chief Forecaster, advising on weather patterns.
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El Nino Operational
The Met Office actively tracks, forecasts, and assesses the global and UK weather impacts resulting from El Nino's state.
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Lang Structural
Lang holds the formal position of chief meteorologist/forecaster at the Met Office.
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Bristol Operational
Met Office forecasts and issues weather warnings that directly influence the conditions and operations within Bristol.
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Wales Shared context
Met Office provides weather forecasts, warnings, and monitors conditions for the geographical region of Wales.
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Azores Structural
Met Office reports weather patterns that are influenced by high-pressure systems originating from the Azores.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Met Office provides critical weather forecasts and warnings that Andy Burnham uses to inform policy and official responses.
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British Gas Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings are utilized by British Gas to inform customer advice on energy management.
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Emma Hardy Operational
Met Office provides critical data and warnings that inform and participate in the weather resilience taskforce chaired by Emma Hardy.
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Stephen Belcher Structural
Stephen Belcher holds the formal position of Chief Scientist for the Met Office.
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David Hayter Structural
David Hayter holds the formal role of deputy chief meteorologist within the Met Office.
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Southern England Operational
The Met Office provides official weather warnings, forecasts, and tracking data for Southern England.
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Worcestershire Operational
Met Office issues weather warnings and tracks conditions that directly influence local services and public safety within Worcestershire.
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El Niño Operational
Met Office actively tracks and forecasts the impact of El Niño on UK weather patterns and climate risks.
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Islamabad Operational
Met Office provides meteorological forecasts, tracking, and warnings regarding weather events and flooding risks in Islamabad.
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Europe Shared context
Met Office provides official weather forecasts, warnings, and climate data regarding the European region.
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Network Rail Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings directly influence Network Rail's operational safety and capacity.
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Natural England Structural
Natural England utilizes Met Office data for fire risk assessment and environmental management functions.
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Marks & Spencer Operational
Met Office forecasts and warnings regarding extreme weather directly impact Marks & Spencer's operational resilience and infrastructure.
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Imperial College London Operational
The two institutions actively collaborate on joint studies and expert commentary regarding climate change and extreme weather events.
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Adam Scaife Structural
Adam Scaife holds a leadership role in the Met Office's long-range forecasting division.
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Environment Agency Structural
Met Office provides critical weather data and forecasts that the Environment Agency uses to inform flood risk management and environmental alerts.
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Herefordshire Operational
Met Office provides weather warnings, forecasts, and temperature records for the county of Herefordshire, influencing local operations.
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Tom Morgan Structural
Tom Morgan is employed as a meteorologist by the Met Office.
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Sean Kennedy Structural
Sean Kennedy serves as a specialized utilities and transport expert within the operational structure of the Met Office.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- The Met Office and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales formed a partnership to advance climate science knowledge.
- Met Office predicts high levels of CO2 at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.
- Met Office forecasts potential cyclone development, BMD issues forecasts for Bangladesh, and Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross Andhra Pradesh.
October 2026
36 events- Storm warnings from the Met Office and flood alerts from the Environment Agency are active across Cumbria, affecting rivers like the Derwent and Cocker.
- Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for fog across England, affecting regions including East and West Midlands.
- Heavy rain and high winds hit the Isle of Wight and Buckfastleigh, prompting warnings from the Met Office and Environment Agency.
- The Met Office issued warnings regarding storm impacts and strong winds across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the UK.
- A whale was discovered on Flimby beach, while the Met Office issued an amber wind warning for Cumbria.
- Storm Boelo brought 80mph wind gusts to Islay on October 25, 2026.
- Flooding affects properties in Largs and Saltcoats, prompting government meetings and calls for checking official weather sources.
- Storm Boelo forecast causes travel disruption and attraction closures in North Yorkshire and York.
- Storm Boelo is causing major travel disruption across the North West, affecting Network Rail services.
- Met Office issued a yellow rain warning for Oldham, with police confirming an incident in the area.
- High winds are forecasted to affect Nottinghamshire, while National Trust manages properties in Derbyshire.
- Met Office issued a yellow warning for the South East, causing power cuts in East Sussex.
- Storm Boelo is bringing strong winds to the region of Enniskillen.
- Met Office issues weather warnings for Norfolk, affecting Holkham Park and Hickling Broad.
- Storm Boelo affects both England and Wales, leading the Met Office to issue weather warnings across the regions.
- Met Office warned of heavy rain across northern England, while BAE Systems sponsored the Autumn Fest event.
- Storm Boelo caused power outages in South Lakeland, Allerdale, and Copeland, prompting rescue efforts in Workington.
- Met Office reported severe weather in Wiltshire and wind gusts in South Wales, while Network Rail managed infrastructure near Wilton.
- Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland on October 13, 2026.
- Storm Boelo affects Cumbria, with Barrow being a parish within the region.
- Met Office and Natural Resources Wales issued weather warnings and flood alerts for Pembrokeshire.
- The Met Office warned of storm impacts across the country, with Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly involved.
- The Met Office forecasted severe weather conditions in Liverpool today.
- Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the South West region on October 24, 2026.
- Met Office forecasts strong winds and heavy rain for Bury.
- High winds are threatening Sunday race fixtures across Britain, according to the Met Office.
- Met Office forecasts heavy rain and strong winds for Salisbury.
- The Met Office is collaborating with several European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark, to use public suggestions for naming storms.
- The Met Office issued weather warnings for Northumberland, Sunderland, and County Durham on October 24, 2026.
- Met Office forecasts heavy rain and strong winds in Winchester.
- Bad weather warnings led to closures and cancellations for National Trust, University of Oxford, and Sue Ryder in Oxfordshire.
- Thousands of power cuts and flood warnings were reported in Dorset following severe weather.
- Service between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead is reduced to hourly due to severe weather forecasts across North Wales.
- Met Office warned of further potential disruption affecting Stonehenge on October 23, 2026.
- Floodwater affected a junction near Morrisons following severe weather warnings issued by the Met Office in North Yorkshire.
- Met Office issued yellow wind warnings for Buckinghamshire and Reading, leading to closures of National Trust and RHS sites in Berkshire and Surrey.
September 2026
3 events- The Met Office is monitoring El Niño and its resulting weather shifts affecting Europe.
- El Niño is contributing to severe weather patterns in England and Wales, which are being monitored by the Met Office.
- The Met Office provided temperature and rainfall data for the East Anglia region, noting Norfolk's location within the county.
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August 2026
5 events- El Nino phenomenon brings storms and rainfall to the UK, with the Met Office providing long-range weather forecasts for the country.
- Extreme heat impacts NHS operational capacity, prompting government meetings and ministerial responses.
- The Met Office has issued warnings for the majority of the UK regarding potential flooding and power cuts.
- Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for the Greater Manchester region of England on August 25, 2026.
- Severe weather warning issued for the town of Bolton, England, on August 27, 2026.
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
11 events- Met Office monitors weather conditions affecting Essex county.
- Weather alerts were issued for County Durham, Darlington, and North Yorkshire, potentially disrupting school operations.
- Met Office warnings are active for Scotland, leading to operational challenges for ScotRail and flood alerts from SEPA.
- Rail services are cancelled across Scotland due to damage, and a local school closed following thunderstorms.
- Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the South Wales region.
- Severe weather warnings are affecting the region of Dorset, involving the Met Office.
- Severe weather warning issued by the Met Office for the area of Cumbria.
- Met Office issues amber weather warnings for parts of Wales and central England.
- The Met Office has issued a rare red heat warning as Hampshire sets a UK temperature record, with high temperatures also forecasted for London and reported in Somerset.
- The Met Office has issued weather forecasts for the four constituent countries of the UK, including Northern Ireland, Wales, England, and Scotland.
- Met Office issues warnings regarding extreme weather conditions for Worcestershire and West Midlands.