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You may well be familiar with our world-leading weather forecasts and climate projections. But did you know our tech and IT teams maintain the systems that deliver our science and services, helping people stay safe and be prepared for the future?  🌎 We’re proud to be featured on Great Place To Work UK's ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2024 list – as well as being certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. This is all based on feedback from our staff who said the Met Office is a safe, fun and caring place where they are proud to work 👩💼 We have two new opportunities to join our technology teams and help us make a difference in the UK and around the world. We’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect in Platform Technology to deliver technical solutions using advantaged technology. We’re also looking for a Senior Developer Manager to lead a dedicated delivery team, responsible for the development and maintenance of systems that handle and distribute vast amounts of critical data 🔢 We do our best to agree a suitable working pattern for everyone, offer a generous pension scheme, and give everyone plenty of time off. We also invest in learning and development for all staff, so they can reach their potential, and support their health and wellbeing at work and outside 🚵♂️ Find out more about the Lead Technical Architect role and apply ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ehxh5Ude Find out more about the Senior Developer Manager role and apply ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eZ2zGVRg Get an insight into Luke Carr's experience of working with us in technology ⤵  https://lnkd.in/eCXb99M3 #GreatPlaceToWork #TechForGood #UKBestWorkplaces

With the clocks going back this weekend and the darker evenings ahead, it’s a good time to think about winter and the severe weather we might experience throughout the season, such as ice, snow and storms. But in a recent survey, nearly half of respondents said they had been caught out by severe weather over the last year! The thing that bothered the public the most about British weather was how cold it gets, and more than a third were concerned by strong winds and storms. Through our #WeatherReady campaign we share simple tips and advice from our expert partners to help people be prepared for severe weather. Find out more about WeatherReady and how you can get involved 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRTRy5Gi

Did you know tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world? ☕ It's second only to water, and China is the world’s largest tea-producing country. But the quality and quantity of tea production is highly sensitive to variations in local weather patterns, and climate change is posing significant challenges to the tea industry in China, the UK and beyond. The Tea-CUP project (Co-developing Useful Predictions), involving scientists from the Met Office and China, is changing how climate services are delivered by developing actionable information to address the challenges of climate change within the tea industry. Read our press release ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gtNRhjte Find out more from our lead author Stacey New ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gTsWNZNF

Adam Scaife, Head of Monthly Decadal Prediction at the Met Office, has recently published “The Little Book of Weather” as part of the new “Little Books of Nature” series from Princeton University Press. Adam brings a personal touch to the subject matter, sharing his unique perspective and eclectic anecdotes gathered throughout his long career at the Met Office. Adam’s diverse scientific interests are evident in the range of topics covered in The Little Book of Weather. He delves into historical tipping points influenced by weather, such as Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia. These sections offer a fascinating glimpse into how weather has shaped human history in profound ways. For those interested in the science behind it, there are sections on climate variability, a topic closely related to Adam's day job at the Met Office. A clear labour of love, this delightfully presented book promises to captivate anyone with a curiosity about the natural world. The pocket-sized book is divided into 72 sections, each packed with knowledge and illustrations of fascinating weather facts and insights. Perfectly designed for dipping in and out of, if you’re interested in your own copy, The Little Book of Weather is available through Princeton University Press or local bookshops.

Today the University of Exeter, in partnership with Peers for the Planet have published an authoritative guide on climate science.  The Parliamentarians’ Guide to Climate Change contains contributions by world-leading climate experts, including contributions from Professor Penny Endersby CBE FREng, Chief Executive at Met Office and Professor Richard Betts MBE, Chair in Climate Impacts, University of Exeter and Head of Climate Impacts Research, Met Office Hadley Centre.     The publication will provide policy makers and decision makers – at the national and local level – with an overview of key areas of climate science and the latest scientific evidence and analysis needed to respond to the challenges of climate change.

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2024 is all about prioritising mental health in the workplace. There are many things that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace from providing staff training on mental health to tackling discrimination and bullying. Importantly, a mentally healthy workplace supports open conversations about mental health. Talking is good for your mental health. And talking about mental health is important. Today we’re sharing tips with our employees so they can start a conversation about how they’re feeling or check-in on a colleague.

Have you seen the new video tab on our app?  📱   Our award-winning app gives you our latest presented video forecast for the UK, detailed seven-day weather information for your location, a selection of interactive weather maps to explore, and instant notification of our UK weather warnings ⚠️   Now you can also watch our regular presented videos, including the Week Ahead, Deep Dive, 10 Day Trend and Weekend Weather, to help you prepare for what’s ahead 🌦️   We also provide explainer videos, such as ‘What does ‘chance of rain’ really mean?’ to help you understand weather information on our app. Do give us your feedback by clicking on the survey button on the video tab.   Download or update our app to get the latest videos ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/evN5qVX3 #MetOffice #WeatherApp #WeatherWarnings #WeatherAware #Weather

New research published in Science Magazine has revealed that the impact of one of the world’s most influential global climate patterns, is much more far reaching than originally thought. Met Office scientists have discovered that, away from the tropics, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) can influence Atlantic weather patterns a full year on from the original event.  For example, it has now been shown ENSO, which can increase the chance of colder winters here in the UK, can result in a milder winter period the following year. While ENSO is just one of many drivers that influence the UK weather, it can be important, particularly in the winter months. ENSO shifts back and forth irregularly every two to seven years, bringing predictable shifts in ocean surface temperature and disrupting wind, rainfall and global temperature patterns across the tropics. With increased understanding of the teleconnections and impacts of ENSO, we will be better able to plan for variations in our winter weather. Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/eiFRrKki

A new study shows that wildfires are accelerating the loss of carbon from natural ecosystems. This additional loss of carbon to the atmosphere reduces the amount of other greenhouse gas emissions society can release, while avoiding the worst impacts of #ClimateChange. Dr Chantelle Burton is a Met Office scientist. She said: “Fires are reducing the ability of forests and other ecosystems to store carbon, and narrowing our window to keep global warming in check.” Prof Richard Betts added: “The failure of the international community to cut global emissions means that we must now live with unavoidable changes. Many people around the world are now going to have to live with more fire as part of their everyday lives, and ecosystems will inevitably change.” The study, which was prepared by the Met Office and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), has been published in Nature Geoscience. Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/emmaDM3g

Today we’re welcoming Dr Arlene Laing who is Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization and the Permanent Representative of the British Caribbean Territories with the World Meteorological Organization to the Met Office. As part of our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, Dr Laing is giving a talk on how the British Caribbean Territories Meteorological service works and it's historic connection to the UK. She will also talk about her career journey. Dr Laing is joined by Kerry Powery, Chief Meteorologist at the Cayman Islands National Weather Service and Holly Hamilton Director of Meteorology from the Turks and Caicos Islands.