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The RMetS page provides regularly updated news, articles and links from the world of weather and climate, as well as information about RMetS activities including meetings, events and conferences. Find out how to join the Society here: http://www.rmets.org/membership

Meet another expert on this year's judging panel: Angela NicholsonAngela is the founder of SheClicks, an award-winning c...
03/09/2026

Meet another expert on this year's judging panel: Angela Nicholson

Angela is the founder of SheClicks, an award-winning community for female photographers, and a journalist with more than 20 years’ experience writing about photography and camera equipment. Having reviewed hundreds of cameras and photographed everything from dramatic landscapes to fast-paced events, she is passionate about helping photographers develop their skills and tell compelling visual stories.

As a judge for the Weather Photographer of the Year, Angela looks for images that combine technical excellence with creativity, emotion and a powerful connection to the weather and the natural world.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their incredible images to this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year competition. We’ve loved seeing the extraordinary ways you’ve captured the power and beauty of weather around the world.

What’s next?:
Shortlist announcement and public vote: 22 October 2026
Winners announced: 17 November 2026

Introducing the new RMetS Member Portal Weather and climate affect every aspect of our lives but understanding them requ...
01/09/2026

Introducing the new RMetS Member Portal

Weather and climate affect every aspect of our lives but understanding them requires more than forecasts and headlines.

This is why we’ve created the RMetS Member Portal – a new online destination bringing together expert views, commentary and knowledge from across the weather and climate community.

The Portal features expert interviews, blogs, career spotlights, event recordings and more, with new content added regularly from researchers, practitioners and other experts. Designed to complement our existing publications, it offers fresh perspectives on the science of weather and climate, their applications, and the ways they shape our world.

Content includes expert interviews, blogs, career spotlights, event recordings, and more, offering something for everyone from the ardent enthusiast looking to deepen their knowledge to the seasoned academic exploring new perspectives.

The Member Portal is an exclusive benefit of RMetS membership, giving members access to a growing collection of original resources to nurture their interest in weather and climate, support continued learning and professional development, and engage with the latest thinking across our community.

If you're already a member, log in and start exploring.

If you're not yet a member, there's never been a better time to discover what RMetS has to offer. Join before the end of October and you'll receive 50% off your first year's membership – giving you full access to the new Member Portal and a wide range of other member benefits.

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Meet another expert on this year's judging panel: Alex BeresfordAnother familiar face from ITV and Good Morning Britain,...
31/08/2026

Meet another expert on this year's judging panel: Alex Beresford

Another familiar face from ITV and Good Morning Britain, Alex has a fantastic broadcaster's eye for images that combine visual impact, atmosphere, and true human connection.

Alex developed an interest in the media and by chance an opportunity came up to combine his two interests at ITV West Country. Since 2005 Alex has been part of the weather team and his responsibilities also stretch across ITV Network Weather and Good Morning Britain. Off screen Alex has dedicated much of his time to working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Much of his work has been in Schools, Colleges, Young Offenders Institutes and HMP’s.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their incredible images to this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year competition. We’ve loved seeing the extraordinary ways you’ve captured the power and beauty of weather around the world.

What’s next?:
Shortlist announcement and public vote: 22 October 2026
Winners announced: 17 November 2026

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the Weather Photographer of the Year competition. We received more than 5,000 i...
26/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the Weather Photographer of the Year competition.

We received more than 5,000 incredible entries from photographers around the world, and we’re grateful to every single person who took the time to share their image with us. Your passion, creativity and love of weather photography continue to inspire us.

Now, the judging is underway as our panel begins the selection of this year’s shortlist.

Keep an eye out for the shortlist announcement, when the public vote opens on 22 October. From 22 October – 5 November, you’ll be able to cast your vote, choose your favourite images and help shape the final results.

And to everyone who entered this year – thank you. Whatever the outcome, your image is now part of an incredible collection celebrating the world’s weather and the people who capture it.

Meet another expert on this year's judging panel: Laura TobinYou probably know Laura from ITV! She brings scientific aut...
26/08/2026

Meet another expert on this year's judging panel: Laura Tobin

You probably know Laura from ITV! She brings scientific authority and a wonderful talent for making weather and climate stories clear, engaging, and accessible to everyone. Laura has had a varied career in meteorology since graduating from The University of Reading with a BSc in Physics and Meteorology in 2003. She has forecast for the RAF, presented at the BBC and has been at ITV’s Good Morning Britain as their main weather presenter since 2012.

Laura loves to keep viewers informed about everyday weather, severe weather, plus any interesting weather from around the UK and World and adding a little science along the way. Laura is very passionate about communicating climate change to the ITV audience and has presented many items on GMB, including from Svalbard.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their incredible images to this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year competition. We’ve loved seeing the extraordinary ways you’ve captured the power and beauty of weather around the world.

What’s next?:
Shortlist announcement and public vote: 22 October 2026
Winners announced: 17 November 2026

Meet our first judge on the judging panel, Professor Liz Bentley.As the Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Soci...
24/08/2026

Meet our first judge on the judging panel, Professor Liz Bentley.

As the Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, Liz has been judging since the very beginning of the competition. Liz has had a successful career in meteorology working with the Met Office, BBC Weather Centre and the Ministry of Defence after studying a PhD in mathematics at the University of Manchester.

She brings decades of weather expertise and loves uncovering the science behind your amazing shots.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their incredible images to this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year competition. We’ve loved seeing the extraordinary ways you’ve captured the power and beauty of weather around the world.

What’s next?:
Shortlist announcement and public vote: 22 October 2026
Winners announced: 17 November 2026

The entries for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition officially close at midnight tonight (BST). This i...
20/08/2026

The entries for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition officially close at midnight tonight (BST). This is your final call to submit your striking images that capture the power, beauty and impact of weather and climate.

Entry is free and open worldwide, and we welcome submissions from amateur photographers as well as experienced professionals.

Already entered an image in one category? Take another look at your portfolio – it may also be suitable for another category. For example, if you’ve submitted a photograph for the Climate Award, it could also be a strong contender for the main Weather Photographer of the Year category, provided it meets the entry criteria.

You can submit up to five images per category, with a maximum of 15 images across the three categories.

Entries are judged by an international panel of experts from the fields of meteorology, photography and journalism. Returning as one of our official media partner, the ITV Weather team brings years of expert forecasting and broadcasting experience to the judging panel.

Key dates
Entries close: Midnight tonight, 20 August 2026 (BST)
Shortlist announcement and public vote: 22 October 2026
Winners announced: 17 November 2026

Submit your entries via zealous.co/rmets or click the link in our bio.

Celebrating 10 years of amazing weather photography! We’re now into the second decade of our Weather Photographer of the...
19/08/2026

Celebrating 10 years of amazing weather photography!

We’re now into the second decade of our Weather Photographer of the Year competition. To celebrate World Photography Day, take a look back at some of our amazing entries from the past ten years and discover the incredible stories captured through the lens.

Could your image be next? Enter the competition now and have your photography seen.

The deadline for submissions is tomorrow, Thursday 20 August at midnight (BST). Submit via zealous.co/rmets

This is your final opportunity to enter the RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition and win a prize of u...
18/08/2026

This is your final opportunity to enter the RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition and win a prize of up to £1500. Entries close strictly at midnight (BST) on Thursday 20 August 2026, so the deadline is nearing to submit your strongest best weather and climate images is nearing.

Entry is free, open worldwide, and we welcome amateur photography as well as experienced photographers’ work. Whether you have captured a dramatic storm, a beautiful cloudscape, an atmospheric moment on your mobile, or an image that tells a powerful climate story, now is the time to enter it.

Entries for the competition will be judged by an expert panel, featuring ITV presenters Laura Tobin and Alex Beresford, to determine the winners based on specific criteria. Finalists and winners will be announced following the evaluation process, which focuses on creativity, impact, and originality.

Double...or triple your chances! Submit your images on zealous.co/rmets

This is your final opportunity to enter the RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition and win a prize of u...
17/08/2026

This is your final opportunity to enter the RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition and win a prize of up to £1500. Entries close strictly at midnight (BST) on Thursday 20 August 2026, so the deadline is nearing to submit your strongest best weather and climate images is nearing.

Entry is free, open worldwide, and we welcome amateur photography as well as experienced photographers’ work. Whether you have captured a dramatic storm, a beautiful cloudscape, an atmospheric moment on your mobile, or an image that tells a powerful climate story, now is the time to enter it.

Entries for the competition will be judged by an expert panel, featuring ITV presenters Laura Tobin and Alex Beresford, to determine the winners based on specific criteria. Finalists and winners will be announced following the evaluation process, which focuses on creativity, impact, and originality.

Double...or triple your chances!

Submit your images via the link in our bio

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