Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Nov 4
At #ESWW this morning, Space Weather Manager Simon Machin took part in a panel session looking at the 'Future of Space Weather in Europe'

esww.aeronomie.be
Space Weather Manager Simon Machin taking part in a panel session at European Space Weather Week in Florence. Other panellists pictured: Thurid Mannel: German Space Agency at DLR Kasper van Dam: Netherlands KNMI Space weather lead and Dutch delegate to EC SPC Thea Flem Dethlefsen: Policy Officer, European Commission
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Nov 2
Met Office colleagues Krista Hammond (moderator) and Kirk Waite (panellist) at the first #ESWW plenary session:
"Insights from an Operational Perspective: Challenges and Lessons Learned from Severe Events in Solar Cycle 25."
Picture of panellists and convenors for the first plenary session at European Space Weather Week: Insights from an Operational Perspective: Challenges and Lessons Learned from Severe Events in Solar Cycle 25Close up picture of panellists and convenors for the first plenary session at European Space Weather Week including Met Office participants Krista Hammond (moderating) and Kirk Waite (participating)
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Nov 2
European Space Weather Week starts today in Florence, Italy.

This year the event brings together the Space Weather and Space Climate communities under the theme:

‘Data-driven and physics-based cross-scale Space Weather and Space Climate’

Find out more: esww.aeronomie.be
European Space Weather Week. 2-6 November 2026 Florence, Italy Data-driven and physics-based cross-scale Space Weather and Space Climate
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 20
A solar radiation storm in 2025 has given scientists the clearest picture yet of how space weather affects radiation levels in the atmosphere, helping to improve understanding of radiation risks & strengthen future forecasts.

Read more ➡️ surrey.ac.uk/news/rare-sola…
Met Office Space Weather Manager Krista Hammond said: "The data received during this event, both from the monitors on the ground and from the balloon launches, are vital for our understanding of how space weather impacts radiation levels throughout Earth’s atmosphere. This is the first time radiation data has been collected through the atmosphere during a space weather event in this way and this represents a big leap forward in scientific understanding."
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 20
A solar radiation storm in 2025 has given scientists the clearest picture yet of how space weather affects radiation levels in the atmosphere.

Data from balloons, aircraft & ground-based monitors is helping improve understanding of radiation risks & strengthen future forecasts.
Met Office Space Weather Manager Krista Hammond said: "The data received during this event, both from the monitors on the ground and from the balloon launches, are vital for our understanding of how space weather impacts radiation levels throughout Earth’s atmosphere. This is the first time radiation data has been collected through the atmosphere during a space weather event in this way and this represents a big leap forward in scientific understanding."
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 20
Replying to @MetOfficeSpace
Read more here: surrey.ac.uk/news/rare-sola…
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 10
Kp7 index alert: 10-Oct 18:00 UTC - 10-Oct 21:00 UTC www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/business/public-sector/space-weather/geomagnetic-storms-impacts.​pdf
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 10
Kp7 index alert: 10-Oct 15:00 UTC - 10-Oct 18:00 UTC www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/business/public-sector/space-weather/geomagnetic-storms-impacts.​pdf
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 10
Kp7 index warning: G3 geomagnetic storm forecast from 10-Oct 17:00 UTC to 10-Oct 21:00 UTC www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/business/public-sector/space-weather/geomagnetic-storms-impacts.​pdf
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 10
Geomagnetic sudden impulse alert: Storm arrived at 10-Oct 15:17 UTC. British Geological Survey Hartland Magnetometer Deflection 60nT www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/business/public-sector/space-weather/geomagnetic-storms-impacts.​pdf
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Oct 10
Geomagnetic sudden impulse warning: Arrived at L1 at 10-Oct 14:35 UTC. Solar wind speed: 531 km/s. Magnetic deflection -16nT www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/business/public-sector/space-weather/geomagnetic-storms-impacts.​pdf
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Sep 8
Does solar minimum mean less space weather?

The Sun may be heading towards solar minimum, but space weather isn't going quiet just yet🌞⚡

Discover why space weather events can still occur even as solar activity declines metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/does…
Met Office blog post: 8 September 2026 Does moving towards solar minimum mean less space weather?
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Sep 8
We welcome the UK Space Strategy and its recognition of space weather as a key resilience challenge.

The Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre delivers trusted space weather services that help organisations prepare for and respond to potential impacts from solar activity
"Space based observations are critical for delivering weather forecasts and climate intelligence that people rely on every day to stay safe and grow the economy of the UK. Advancements in space observations are allowing us to improve our weather forecasts and also give us new imagery which helps us show the impacts of other hazards such as wildfires and drought which we have seen this summer." Simon Brown, Managing Director of Products and Services, Met Office"Delivering new and innovative space capability is important to enhance our preparedness for extreme weather and exploit the latest advances in our prediction capability using both physics and AI models. We welcome the new UK Space Strategy and its recognition of the vital role space plays in supporting weather and climate services, as well as the Met Office's role as the UK's space weather forecasting centre." Simon Brown, Managing Director of Products and Services, Met Office
Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
@biztradegovuk
Sep 8
Space might feel far away, but it plays a big part in everyday life, from the satellites that power our phones and sat-nav, to keeping trains and rural areas connected. It’s also crucial for defence, research and innovation.

That’s why we’ve launched a new Space Strategy ding up to 2030.
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Sep 5
100 MeV proton solar radiation storm summary: Start at 05-Sep 15:45 UTC. Peak 1.1 pfu at 05-Sep 15:50 UTC. End at 05-Sep 16:15 UTC metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/conte…
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Sep 5
100 MeV proton solar radiation storm warning in effect from 05-Sep 15:45 UTC to 05-Sep 16:30 UTC metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/conte…
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Sep 5
100 MeV proton solar radiation storm in progress. Started at 05-Sep 15:45 UTC metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/conte…
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Aug 28
Congratulations to @eumetsat on the successful launch of MTG-I2, which will provide more rapid observations over Europe and aid weather monitoring and emergency responses.

Reaction from our Head of Space Applications Simon Keogh below 👇
"From heatwaves to severe storms, the UK is continuing to experience extreme weather events with increasing frequency. The launch of EUMETSAT's new MTG-I2 satellite will be much welcomed by the Met Office as we seek to exploit its rapid scanning capability to issue more accurate and timely warnings to help people to stay safe and thrive." Simon Keogh, Head of Space Applications and Nowcasting R&D
EUMETSAT
@eumetsat
Aug 27
MTG-I2 is safely in orbit! 🚀

Launched on Ariane 6, the satellite has deployed its solar panels and is now powered up.

Once operational it will refresh imagery over Europe every 2.5 minutes giving forecasters faster views of severe storms and wildfires.

bit.ly/4zJhUfm
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Aug 3
New guidance published today from the Met Office and Department for Transport highlights how space weather can affect the transport sector, helping operators better understand and prepare for potential impacts.

Find out more in our blog bit.ly/4fAJ2Fv
The earth viewed from space with white cloud formations and the green aurora spreading across the horizon. Text reads: Reference guide. Space weather impacts on transport. Expected impacts, recommended notifications and case studies for aviation maritime, road and rail.
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Aug 2
Geomagnetic sudden impulse alert: Storm arrived at 02-Aug 12:32 UTC. British Geological Survey Hartland Magnetometer Deflection 30nT metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/conte…
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Met Office Space@MetOfficeSpace
Aug 2
Geomagnetic sudden impulse warning: Arrived at L1 at 02-Aug 11:31 UTC. Solar wind speed: 360 km/s. Magnetic deflection -12nT metoffice.gov.uk/binaries/conte…
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