What is El Niño and how could it shape weather across the world?
Here’s a simple explanation in under 60 seconds. 🤔
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Being outside is good for your health. 🌳
According to experts there are a number of ways that being in nature can help you feel great.
You don't have to hike for hours to feel these benefits as maximum impact happens after just 20 minutes.
Swipe to see four ways to improve your health, whatever the weather. 👉
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So what exactly is “Earthshine’?
It's when the dark face of the Moon catches the Earth’s reflected glow and returns the light, creating a ghostly version of a full Moon.
Earthshine is easiest to see around the time of a new Moon.
It tends to be brightest between April and June but does occur at other times of the year.
Check the link in our bio to find the clearest skies in the forecast for sky-gazing
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Temperatures are set to rise just in time for the bank holiday weekend. ☀️
But, are we really set to have a “heatwave”?
Here’s what you need to know.
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Hail in May… what is going on with the weather? 😳
Believe it or not, hailstorms aren't just a winter phenomenon.
In southern and eastern parts of the UK they are actually most common in spring and early summer.
Swipe to read the science behind how they form. 👉
But, don’t worry most hail in the UK is pea-sized or smaller.
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Is a so-called “super El Niño” on the way?
New forecasts show increasing confidence that the developing El Niño could be one of the strongest on record.
Scientists are concerned about the consequences it could have on weather across the world, including the likelihood of 2027 being the warmest year on record.
Tap the link in @BBCNews ’s bio to read what exactly the weather pattern means and how it may impact you.
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Look at those colours. 😍
Sunny spells as well as rain showers across parts of the UK has meant plenty of rainbows.
Swipe to see some of our favourite pictures sent by you. 👉
Have you spotted any?
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Fed up with the chill? Warmer weather is on the way. ☀️
Although it stays cool with showers and hailstorms this week, temperatures are set to gradually climb through the weekend.
From the middle of next week high pressure moves close to the UK bringing drier and sunnier weather.
Swipe to see it in action. 👉
Temperatures will likely reach the mid-20Cs, but 30C is just about possible with the winds bringing up warm air from France.
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Turkey's northern city Samsun saw flash floods tear through streets and properties on Wednesday.
Torrential storms caused a local river to burst its banks and send the water surging.
More storms are expected in the region on Thursday and Sunday.
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Who wants the spring warmth to come back? 😫
Over the next few days there will be sunny spells for some, but brace yourself for more windy weather.
There will also be scattered showers that could turn thundery with the chance of hail.
Tap the link in @BBCWeather ’s bio to read when temperatures are set to rise back to average.
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Arctic air is set to sweep across the UK this week. 🥶
A cold snap is forecast to replace the spring warmth and temperatures are expected to fall well below the mid-May average for most people.
There is the potential for some heavy downpours which could even turn wintry over high ground.
Tap the link in @BBCNews ’s bio to find out when the warmth is expected to return.
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