Royal Meteorological Society

12/06/2026

The sky is your canvas.

From spectacular storms to the subtle signs of a changing climate, these categories celebrate the photographers who help us see weather differently.

Which category best fits your photography?

- Weather Photographer of the Year
- Mobile Weather Photographer of the Year
- The Climate Award

Whatever your style, there's a place for your best weather image.

Submit your entries on zealous.co/rmets

11/06/2026

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.

The weather has been putting on a show, have you been watching?

Now it's your turn to tell that story.

Entries are open now until 20 August 2026, and images taken within the last five years are eligible for submission.

📸 Submit your entries on https://zealous.co/rmets/opportunity/weather-photographer-of-the-year-2026

05/06/2026

World Environment Day reminds us that the environment is not something separate from our daily lives — it's the air we breathe, the water we rely on, the ecosystems that sustain us, and the climate that shapes our world.

As we face growing environmental challenges, from biodiversity loss to climate change, understanding and protecting our natural world has never been more important. It takes collective action, scientific insight, and a shared commitment to safeguarding the planet for future generations.

At the Royal Meteorological Society, we're continually inspired by the people who help us better understand the atmosphere, climate, and the interconnected systems that influence life on Earth.

Understanding our environment is not only about data and research; it's also about observation. Photography offers a powerful way to document and communicate the impact of weather and climate, capturing moments that inspire curiosity, appreciation, and action.

That's why we're proud to celebrate images that tell the story of our changing world through the Weather Photographer of the Year competition. From dramatic storms and striking cloudscapes to intimate moments in nature, these photographs encourage us to look more closely at the environment around us and the forces that shape it.

📸 Entries for the Weather Photographer of the Year will open on 11th June. We can't wait to see how you capture the beauty and complexity of weather and our environment.

04/06/2026

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: https://www.rmets.org/weather-photographer-of-the-year for competition updates and timelines

04/06/2026

Yesterday, the Royal Meteorological Society welcomed members and guests to its Annual General Meeting at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; centred on the theme "Shaping the Future of Meteorology: Education, Skills and the Workforce Pipeline."

The event brought together researchers, operational meteorologists, and educators to discuss the future of weather and climate education, workforce development and professional training.

The day concluded with the RMetS Awards Ceremony, celebrating outstanding achievements across meteorology and climate science.

28/05/2026

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: https://www.rmets.org/weather-photographer-of-the-year for competition updates and timelines

21/05/2026

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.

Whether you've been waiting all year or you're picking up your camera for the first time, this is your moment.

For more information, visit https://www.rmets.org/weather-photographer-of-the-year for competition timelines and resources.

12/05/2026

This month we are celebrating 80 years of Weather.

Since its first issue in May 1946, the Weather journal has informed, inspired and connected a community fascinated by the atmosphere and the science behind it.

For eight decades, Weather has documented remarkable weather events and advances in meteorological science, publishing continuously through enormous changes in the field — from the emergence of climate change research to global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

As we look ahead, we are excited to see how Weather will continue to evolve alongside its ever-changing readership and authorship as we navigate increasingly uncharted, climate change-driven territory. Its future promises to be just as dynamic as its past.

We would also like to thank everyone who has contributed to the ongoing success of the journal over the past 80 years — the many contributors, authors, editors and volunteers who have supported both Weather and the Society’s mission to advance weather and climate science for the benefit of all.

But for now, we simply want to wish Weather a very happy birthday, and share the perfect birthday card: the cover of the journal’s very first issue!

Read More: https://rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wea.70066

08/05/2026

If you’ve been following Europe’s weather in recent years, 2025 will come as no surprise with more extreme events and records broken.

The European State of the Climate 2025 report shows a rapidly warming continent where extremes are no longer isolated events, but increasingly widespread and persistent.

Heatwaves are stretching from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, oceans are unusually warm, and drought and wildfires are hitting harder and lasting longer. The consequences are being felt by societies and ecosystems across Europe.

Read the complete article here: https://www.rmets.org/metmatters/european-state-climate-2025

16/04/2026

Most people know about lightning and the havoc it wreaks on forests.

They do not know about the weak electrical glow, called a corona, that is thought to form on tree leaves under thunderstorms.

Coronae may have been seen in total darkness, but their amount and behaviour have never been documented. Here, we present the first observations of the ultraviolet glow from coronae on trees under thunderstorms.

Coronae glowed on a sweetgum tree and a pine tree during a thunderstorm in North Carolina. It hopped among leaves and sometimes followed a branch as it swayed in the wind. Similar observations were made on other trees under four other thunderstorms from Florida to Pennsylvania.

Our observations indicate that corona shimmer on the swath of trees beneath a thunderstorm. These coronae can alter air quality in forests, subtly damage leaves, and possibly give charge to overhead thunderstorms.

Further details, including imagery of the observed coronae, is available here:

There's more to thunderstorms than dramatic lightning strikes, as eerie glowing treetops are captured on camera for the first time.