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289 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWeather and science podcasts from Met Office in the UK.
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Weather Snap 20 December
December 20, 2019 14:08 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe 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 and what do we mean by seasonal forecasts? The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and y...
Weather Snap 12 December 2019
December 12, 2019 15:34 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBThe 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 drought conditions and forest fires in Australia. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seaso...
Weather Snap 05 Dec 2019
December 05, 2019 14:21 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBThe 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 latest WMO report on global temperatures. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years....
Mostly Weather: Sudden Stratospheric Warming
December 04, 2019 15:58 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBMet 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 Warming. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 28 Nov 2019
November 28, 2019 15:36 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBThe 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 national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 21 Nov 2019
November 21, 2019 16:24 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe 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 service. www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 14 Nov 2019
November 14, 2019 14:19 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThe 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 national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 07 Nov 2019
November 08, 2019 10:28 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBThe 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 Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: Cloud Appreciation Society
November 06, 2019 15:40 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMet 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 Society. We talk clouds on every level of life and in the sky. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous m...
Weather Snap 31 Oct 2019
October 31, 2019 14:47 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe 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 film, James Glaisher. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.me...
Weather Snap 24 Oct 2019
October 24, 2019 16:23 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThe 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 weekend. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: Rowing across the Atlantic
October 21, 2019 12:43 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBMet 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 highlight ocean plastic pollution. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www.m...
Weather Snap 18 Oct 2019
October 18, 2019 11:53 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBThe 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 UK. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 11 Oct 2019
October 10, 2019 17:13 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBThe 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 the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 4 Oct 2019
October 04, 2019 13:50 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBThe 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 Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 26 Sept 2019
September 26, 2019 17:28 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe 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 Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 19 Sept 2019
September 19, 2019 15:42 - 11 minutes - 129 MBThe 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 is set to impact conditions in Europe. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: The Fastnet Yacht Race
September 16, 2019 15:58 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMet 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 Yacht Race disaster. Hit by one of the most deadly storms in UK history, the prestigious event quickly became a race for survival. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on ...
Weather Snap 12 Sept 2019
September 12, 2019 17:21 - 13 minutes - 145 MBThe 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 is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 5 Sept 2019
September 05, 2019 17:11 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThe 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 Kingdom's national weather service. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: The Keeling Curve
September 04, 2019 15:10 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBMet 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 observatory and the Keeling Curve. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. w...
Weather Snap 30 August 2019
August 30, 2019 16:31 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBThe 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 United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 22 August 2019
August 22, 2019 13:16 - 8 minutes - 8.29 MBThe 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 United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://metoffice.gov.uk
Weather Snap 15 August 2019
August 15, 2019 17:05 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThe 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 Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 24 July 2019
July 24, 2019 16:01 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe 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 global warming? The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice....
Weather Snap 18 July 2019
July 19, 2019 13:36 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe 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 ants affecting weather data here: https://twitter.com/metoffice You can learn more about Met Office radar forecasting here: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/how-forecasts-are-made/observations/rainfall-radar The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. Th...
Weather Snap 11 July 2019
July 12, 2019 11:16The Met Office takes a weekly look at the science behind the UK and global weather headlines. Thunderstorm warnings in the UK, extreme heat in Alaska and what is a supercell? The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 4 July 2019
July 04, 2019 14:54 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe 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 Fire? The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: Flying at 40'000 ft, the best and worst weather
July 01, 2019 14:14 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBMet 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 flying hours over the past 40 years. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www....
Weather Snap 27 June 2019
June 27, 2019 17:39 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBThe 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. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 20 June 2019
June 20, 2019 15:48 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBThe 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 Festival The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 13 June 2019
June 13, 2019 12:12 - 10 minutes - 116 MBThe 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 is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Amber Rain Warning 10 June 2019
June 10, 2019 11:15 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBThe Met Office has issued an Amber warning for heavy rain across the UK.
Weather Snap 06 June 2019
June 06, 2019 14:09 - 13 minutes - 146 MBThe 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 Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: Tornadoes
June 06, 2019 10:23 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBMet 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 national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 30 May 2019
May 30, 2019 16:06 - 9 minutes - 108 MBThe 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 Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 23 May 2019
May 23, 2019 12:41 - 9 minutes - 104 MBThe 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 the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 16 May 2019
May 16, 2019 15:47 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThe 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 is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: Forecasting For Olympic Sailing
May 09, 2019 10:48 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBMet 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 who helped forecast the weather for the Olympic sailing event in Weymouth, UK. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records...
Weather Snap 8 May 2019
May 08, 2019 16:56 - 8 minutes - 90.7 MBThe 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 highs and lows. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffi...
Weather Snap 2 May 2019
May 02, 2019 15:47 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBThe 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 Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Weather Snap 24 April 2019
April 24, 2019 15:53 - 12 minutes - 135 MBA 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. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ Musi...
Weather Snap 17 April 2019
April 17, 2019 13:43 - 8 minutes - 95 MBThe 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 national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: Alexander Buchan
April 11, 2019 10:49 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBMet 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 oceanographer. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffic...
Weather Snap 10 April 2019
April 10, 2019 14:15 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBThe 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 out more about Surfers Against Sewage, plastic marine pollution and how to take part in a beach clean-up near you visit: www.sas.org.uk The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information...
Weather Snap 3 April 2019
April 04, 2019 09:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe 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 Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Mostly Weather: Weather Names
March 28, 2019 10:54 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBMet 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 rational behind them. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. https://www.m...
Weather Snap 27 March 2019
March 27, 2019 16:37 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBThe 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 UK weather outlook and a round-up of last week's highs and lows. Mostly Weather podcasts can be found at the following link: https://soundcloud.com/metofficepodcasts/sets/mostly-weather The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK...
Weather Snap 20 March 2019
March 20, 2019 17:09 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe 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 of Australia. Plus we look ahead to World Meteorological Day. Link to World Meteorological Day: https://public.wmo.int/en/resources/world-meteorological-day The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts,...
Mostly Weather Hall of Fame: James Lovelock
March 14, 2019 14:02 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBMet 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 with the connection between organisms and their surroundings on Earth. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for ...