Met Office Business and Industry

Did you know? Our specialised forecasting helps the UK rail industry prepare for autumn and winter challenges, for example: 🍂predict localised leaf fall 🖥help plan for different weather scenarios 🌍prepare for climate change challenges These behind-the-scenes efforts aim to minimise disruptions and keep train journeys safe, whatever the weather. 👍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAJ2b_5B #WhenItMatters

Prof Kirstine Dale, our Chief AI Officer, spoke to Tech Monitor about the valuable opportunities AI and ML offer across our operations to unlock new levels of accuracy and efficiency in weather and climate forecasting. Kirstine says: “In practice, we see AI and physics-based models running side by side: physics for insight and trust, AI for speed and efficiency. Used together, they could make forecasting both more powerful and more accessible than ever before.” Discover more in her recent Tech Monitor interview: https://lnkd.in/ea28APme?

Conditions are likely to be mixed for the rest of this week, with spells of wind and rain. Today will be dry and breezy in many places with sunny spells, before some rain arrives overnight from the south west. Tomorrow will be a day of sunshine and showers, with brisk winds in the north. From Thursday it will turn wet and very windy, and there will be further heavy showers and strong winds on Friday and Saturday. The wet and windy weather may bring some disruption to many sectors including aviation.  

🔷 Partnering for National Defence 2025-26 🔷 The Partnering for National Defence 2025-26 report has now been published, highlighting how organisations across the UK are working together to strengthen national defence and resilience through nuclear science and technology. We’re supporting AWE in addressing complex challenges in high-performance computing, drawing on some of the most advanced supercomputing capabilities in the country. We’re also collaborating with AWE to deliver essential climate services that enable safe and effective site operations, while leveraging knowledge in the global technical community. This work reflects the importance of cross-sector collaboration in advancing capability, resilience and innovation. 📘 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4ox6sNJ

Did you know that there are different types of turbulence, and that it's becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change? Turbulence can be caused by various factors, including atmospheric conditions, jet streams, and weather patterns. It creates challenges for the aviation industry around safety, reliability and operational efficiency. But how is climate change intensifying turbulence exactly, and where are the hotspots? Find out in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/dgsJegdb

New analysis shows that the Met Office's Shipping Forecast accuracy has steadily improved over the past decade, with enhancements in wind speed, direction, and sea state. “The advancements in forecasting weather and sea states have allowed fishers to reduce the risks they face, contributing to the improvements in safety we have seen over the years,” says Dave Fenner, Head of Fishing Safety, Maritime and Coastguard Agency. From pioneering early forecasts in the 19th century to integrating AI into today’s Shipping Forecast, the Met Office continues to blend innovation with heritage, improving accuracy, safety, and confidence at sea. Read the full story in our latest blog post with insights from Michael Sharpe, Operational Verification Scientist, Met Office, Derek Cardno MNM AFNI, Marine Safety and Training Policy Manager, Scottish Fishermen's Federation and Captain Lewis MacKenzie, Master of the MV Isle of Lewis 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3gXkqzC

Low pressure will dominate this week, bringing unsettled weather, including strong winds and heavy rain at times. The unsettled conditions could provide localised disruption for transport and utilities. Get the latest information from Honor in our Week Ahead forecast 👇

The impact of severe weather and climate change on the UK rail industry:   Rail Professional featured our collaboration with Network Rail and highlighted how our work will help better predict and manage the risk of earthworks failures and severe weather, supporting a more resilient railway for the future.   Read some insights below and find more details in the latest issue of Rail Professional magazine: https://lnkd.in/enfuCU3F

This week we have been celebrating the incredible women driving innovation and excellence across tech roles at the Met Office. From pioneering new technologies to keeping our systems running smoothly day-to-day, their contributions are vital to everything we do.      We are proud that the Met Office has once again been recognised by Great Place To Work UK as one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ in Tech 2025!    Our position on this list is based on survey feedback from our people, which has then been compared to the results of other workplaces in the industry. It is a reflection of our excellent workplace culture and offers us a moment to celebrate the collective efforts that make the Met Office a truly great place to work in tech.    Learn more about roles in tech at the Met Office: https://lnkd.in/eWxQDVp5    Find out why some of our women in tech think that the Met Office is a great place to work 👇    #WomenInTechWeek #GreatPlaceToWork #BestWorkplacesInTech

Diversity isn’t just good for culture, it’s essential for innovation.      According to the Lovelace 2025 report, within the UK just 20% of the tech workforce are women. This lack of diversity in tech is stifling the potential of innovative new technologies.     In a recent blog, Kirstine Dale, Met Office Chief AI Officer, explores why diverse teams are key to unlocking AI’s full potential💡    Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4heFqIx   #WomenInTechWeek #DiversityInTech #AIForGood