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Today, wherever you look, people want to know how the weather will affect them — whether they taking a yacht out to sea; planning to take the children out for a day out, or simply hanging out the washing.

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Climate change — what you need to know

The scientific evidence is overwhelming — our climate is warming. This warming will affect all organisations — commercial and governmental, local and international.

This Met Office climate change seminar focuses on the needs of professionals. It equips you with the knowledge of climate change you need to be able to make the best, most robust decisions for your organisation, informing its policies and safeguarding its future and reputation.

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In fulfilling its public task the Met Office has a broad remit to act in the public's best interest, and the requirement to protect life and property is at the centre of what we do.

The Public Weather Service provides a coherent range of basic weather information and weather-related warnings that enable the UK public to make informed decisions in their day-to-day activities. Such information is 'free at the point of use'.

Public Weather Service scripts - Basic scripts provided to the public without charge and distributed through various channels including TV, radio and the internet.

Latest UK weather forecast

National Severe Warning Service - These warnings are issued to enable UK citizens to make informed decisions that help protect their life, welfare and property in the event of severe weather.

Latest UK severe weather warnings

Mountain area forecasts - The weather on higher ground in the UK can often be very different to lower-lying areas. With this in mind, the Met Office produces forecasts for the main areas of higher ground around the UK.

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Latest marine forecasts, shipping and gale warnings, high seas and storm warnings, Marinecall and other services for the sailing community.

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Talk directly to a Met Office forecaster 24 hours a day to get a forecast up to 5 days ahead.

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Forecast for today, five days or a monthly outlook delivered by phone, mobile, fax or web.

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Get set this sailing season with 10-day met. forecasts for inshore, offshore and European locations.

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Weathercall Holidays is updated daily, and offers the latest five-day Met Office forecasts and climate reports for more than 200 holiday resorts and cities worldwide.

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Weather on the move available through SMS from Weathercall and Marinecall.

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Twenty-four-hour snow reports from over 250 resorts in Europe and North America.

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