Growing Season Length
A page on climate in our weather coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 6 reports filed on it so far.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Latest First Storm
Tropical Storm Fay formed near the Azores on September 20, 2026, but the Atlantic basin remains without a hurricane, setting a modern-era record for...
New Polar Vortex Forms, With Winter 2026/2027 Disruption
A new Polar Vortex is forming over the North Pole, starting the 2026/2027 season stronger than last year. Long-range forecasts, however, signal a...
Hurricane Lowell Hits Hawaii as Pacific Season Stays Active
Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, passed near Hawaii's western islands, causing power outages. The event was accompanied by a rare tornado watch...
Atlantic hurricane season sets record for latest first
A new record for the latest date without an Atlantic hurricane forming is likely this week, driven by a historic El Niño and Saharan dust suppressing...
Met Office names storms for 2026-27 season
The Met Office and partners have released the upcoming storm season's names, which include public submissions like Shaun the Sheep.
Met Office names 2026-2027 storms
The Met Office has released the public-chosen storm names for the 2026-2027 season, starting with Austen, Boelo, and Chloe.