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The Weather Photographer of the Year competition showcases incredible photographs of weather and climate from around the world, we’re inviting you to explore the shortlist and vote for your favourite image.
Public vote closes: 5 November 2026
Vote: rmets.org/weather-photograph…
Weather & climate affect every aspect of our lives but understanding them require more than forecasts and headlines
Introducing the RMetS Member Portal: a new member-exclusive hub for expert views, interviews, blogs, career stories, event recordings & more
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Why doesn’t 30°C always feel like 30°C?
It might feel pleasantly warm in a light breeze one day, but on a different day the same temperature can feel oppressive, sticky and exhausting.
That’s because air temperature doesn’t tell the whole story.
Read: rmets.org/metmatters/humidit…
The final workshops at the RMetS Annual WAC Conference explored collaboration and innovation in meteorology. One focused on strengthening links between meteorologists and social scientists, while the other examined the opportunities and challenges of AI in weather and climate.
The final day of the RMetS Annual Weather and Climate Conference is underway. Attendees heard from Steve Ramsdale on the role of AI in meteorology and Kaja Milczewska on air, climate and health equity, before networking over posters and refreshments.
Two workshops at the WAC conference explored climate adaptation from different perspectives. One explored the value of interdisciplinary & local knowledge in building resilience. The other examined how climate data, & resources can help or hinder local adaptation decision-making.
Day two of the RMetS Annual Weather and Climate Conference is well underway! The morning featured parallel sessions on our changing climate, urban, and tropical and extratropical cyclones, before delegates continued discussions over lunch.
As the RMetS Early Career and Student Conference came to a close, the Annual Weather and Climate Conference got underway. Delegates shared research spanning forecasting to air quality, while conversations, new connections and collaborations continued throughout the day.
"Science isn’t done until it’s communicated.”
That was the key takeaway from Ella Gilbert and Rose Willoughby at our Science Communication panel. The key takeaways were to embrace failures, continue practising, know your audience, and keep the message clear.
The last day of the Early Career and Student Conference started with an engaging session about Attribution and Drivers.
From extreme precipitation in Northern Europe and changing summer and winter precipitation in the UK to climate hazards at world heritage sites.
The day finished with the second poster session and drinks reception, giving the students and researchers another opportunity to showcase their work and connect with others across the weather and climate community.
This afternoon's Machine Learning session explored improving cloud parameterisations, forecasting stratospheric conditions and reducing uncertainty in ensemble data assimilation.
It was fascinating to see how machine learning is advancing weather prediction.
Ever thought a game of catch could teach you about research communication?
That was how Matt Williamson opened his Storytelling for Research Workshop yesterday: if no one catches the ball, there’s no conversation. This showed why stories are a powerful way to start conversations.
Day 2 of the RMetS Early Career and Student Conference 2026 is in progress!
This morning's speakers explored water extremes around the world, sparking great discussions.
Looking forward to another afternoon of sessions and poster presentations.
There is still time to submit an abstract for the 6th National Climate Impact, Risk and Adaptation Meeting in Leeds on 8-9th September, with the deadline extended until 29th June!
For more: rmets.org/event/6th-national…, which includes instructions on submitting an abstract
Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 is officially open.
Some of nature's most powerful stories are told through the weather, shaping the world around us in ways both dramatic and subtle.
Now it's your turn to tell that story.
📸 Submit your entries on Zealous.co/rmets
We're one week away from opening the entries for Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 and honestly, we're counting down as eagerly as you are.
The clock is ticking, get your shots ready.
Visit: rmets.org/weather-photograph… for competition updates and timelines
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Every storm chased, every foggy morning, every rainbow you pulled over to photograph – this is the competition for those moments.
Mark your calendars, entries open on 11th June
Visit: rmets.org/weather-photograph… for competition updates and timelines
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We're officially 3 weeks away from opening entries for the RMetS' Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition and we cannot wait to see what you've captured.
For more information, visit rmets.org/weather-photograph…
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