Tag Archives: 2012

The jet stream and why it’s too early to write-off summer

Posted on 13 May, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

There have been one or two stories in the press today saying we’re in for another washout summer, which would rightly inspire collective misery across the country. However, it’s a far too early to be writing off any chance of … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office News | Tagged 2012, 2013, august, flood, forecast, Jet stream, july, june, Met Office, rain, summer, washout, weather | 16 Comments

Statistics for December and 2012 – is the UK getting wetter?

Posted on 3 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Provisional statistics from the Met Office show 2012 was the second wettest year in the UK national record dating back to 1910, and just a few millimetres short of the record set in 2000. The exceptionally wet year was characterised … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office News | Tagged 2012, december, Met Office, rainfall, statistics | 14 Comments

Is 2012 the wettest year on record?

Posted on 31 December, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

We announced last week that 2012 is already the wettest year for England in our records dating back to 1910, but we’re still waiting to hear whether it’s the wettest on record for the UK. The latest figures we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office News | Tagged 2012, breaker, England, Met Office, New Year, rain, rainfall, record, record breaker, UK, wettest | 1 Comment

Infographic: 2012 weather review of the year

Posted on 21 December, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Hover over the image to link through to more detail on the UK weather in 2012.

Posted in Met Office Images, Met Office News | Tagged 2012, cold, infographic, Met Office, rain, rainfall, snow, statistics, Sun, weather, weather warning, wind | Comments Off

Weather forecasts for the Olympic Games

Posted on 23 July, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The Met Office is providing weather forecasts for all Olympic venues during the Games and beyond. As part of the services provided for London 2012, we have installed additional weather observation equipment and developed enhanced forecasting capability to support our staff. … Continue reading →

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Improving picture as many start school holidays

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

After weeks of heavy rain across parts of the UK, conditions are set to improve for many areas this weekend. More heavy showers will affect some parts during the rest of the week, but by Saturday most areas will see … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office News | Tagged 2012, flood, heavy, Jet stream, july, june, Met Office, Olympic Games, rain, summer, weather, wet | Comments Off

How is the weather affecting pollen?

Posted on 17 July, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The weather has been very unsettled during June and the start of July, and this has been reflected in the pollen counts. As we predicted back in May, there have been some very high counts, but there have also been some … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office News | Tagged 2012, Allergic rhinitis, Count, hay fever, july, Met Office, Pollen, summer, weather, wet | 1 Comment

First half of July continues wet and gloomy theme

Posted on 17 July, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Provisional mid-month statistics from the Met Office show that, after an exceptionally wet and gloomy June, the first half of July has continued the disappointing theme. Normally at the halfway stage of a month we’d expect sunshine and rainfall to … Continue reading →

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Are you holding a Diamond Jubilee event? Add it to our map

Posted on 17 May, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Are you holding a Jubilee Big Lunch event? We’d like to include your event on our Diamond Jubilee weather map on our website. To submit your event, please add your event on our Facebook poll. Once you’ve added your event, … Continue reading →

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Met Office in the Media: 8 January 2011

Posted on 8 January, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

Snowy weather pushed north across parts of the UK yesterday bringing snow to some areas as expected. The snow was fairly temporary for many as rain followed and tended to melt the snow that had fallen. Overnight snow fell across … Continue reading →

Posted in Met Office in the Media | Tagged 2012, London Olympics, Met Office, NASA, NOAA, Scotland, severe weather, solar storm | Comments Off