@SimonOKing

Lead BBC weather presenter and meteorologist. Mostly R4 Today, 5 Live and BBC Breakfast | Ex-RAF Officer | Author ‘What Does Rain Smell Like?’

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Joined March 2009
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@BBCNewsMay 14
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows bbc.in/4ubfmnn

Record global temperatures possible as chance of a 'super El Niño' grows

As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.

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Dan Roan@danroanMay 10
How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026? @simonoking | BBC Weather bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c…

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

With just under a week to go until the biggest football tournament in the world begins, Simon King looks at how the weather could disrupt the tournament.

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@BBCNewsMar 30
Could weather conditions stop Artemis Moon launch? bbc.in/4m5gIwK

Artemis II: How the weather will be a crucial factor in the launch

Artemis II is close to launch - Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.

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@NASAEarthMar 26
For the second consecutive year, winter sea ice in the Arctic reached a level that matches the lowest peak observed since satellite monitoring began in 1979. On March 15, Arctic sea ice extent reached 5.52 million square miles, @NASA and @NSIDC report. go.nasa.gov/4lTiO2x
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Insane! simply insane. This is video of what it was like to fly into Hurricane Ian this morning. A NOAA P3 Orion hurricane hunter flew into the the storm, turbulence so strong the plane lost 500 feet instantly on entering the eye. Thanks to Nick Underwood of NOAA
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From a crewmember on yesterday's Teal 74 mission into now-Category 5 Hurricane #Melissa. As clear of an eye as you will see in the Atlantic basin.
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Storm BENJAMIN was named by the French weather service for good reason. Thankfully we’re not expecting wind gusts as strong here in the UK. Warnings: bbc.co.uk/weather/warnings/w…
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@BBCNews19 Sep 2025
Spectacular autumn leaves expected after warm UK summer bbc.in/46ac2iK

Spectacular autumn leaves expected after warm UK summer

Experts are predicting a colourful autumn with red, orange and golden leaves in a vibrant display.

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@BBCSport12 Sep 2025
It is going to be HOT for the athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which get underway tomorrow 🥵
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The Atlantic hurricane season has gone a bit quiet but is there more to come? @SimonOKing has a look bbc.in/41L2J6d
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@BBCNews18 Aug 2025
Will UK feel effect of Hurricane Erin? bbc.in/3JEs4bB

Remnants of Hurricane Erin set to bring an unsettled week

Will the remnants of Hurricane Erin have an impact on the UK's weather? Shireen Jordan explains.

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@BBCNews25 Jul 2025
Warm weather boosted retail sales in June bbc.in/3H59yID

Retail sales in June boosted by hot weather

Supermarkets sold more drinks and fuel sales were up as people "ventured out", the UK statistics body says.

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@BBCNews25 Jul 2025
Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave bbc.in/4kZIMiB
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Stunning shelf clouds (a type of arcus cloud) which can form at the base of thunderstorms. Find out more ➡️ bbc.in/4m3va75 BBC Weather Watcher pic credits (left to right): High Legh, Cheshire East, Paula; Lymm, Warrington, williamT; Thatto Heath, St.Helens, schs
large white-grey shelf cloud over green field

ALT large white-grey shelf cloud over green field

curved grey shelf cloud over countryside

ALT curved grey shelf cloud over countryside

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Nahel Belgherze
@WxNB_1 Jul 2025
The western Mediterranean Sea is absurdly warm at the moment, with nearly half of the basin exhibiting SST anomalies greater than +3°C. A buoy near the island of Mallorca, Spain reported a water temperature of 31°C earlier today. This is bonkers for this time of year.
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Dan Roan@danroan30 Jun 2025
Players’ union says one of Chelsea’s Club World Cup matches in US should have been delayed or postponed over extreme heat, as FIFA is urged to consider extended half-time breaks for the World Cup & even a 9am start for the final, after “wake up call” bbc.co.uk/sport/football/art…

World Cup heat: Fifa should consider 9am start for final, says expert

Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means Fifa should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9am next year, according to an expert.

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@BBCNews19 Jun 2025
Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely bbc.in/44jzbOF

Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave

Heat health alerts remain in place across England as Suffolk becomes the first area to enter a heatwave.

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@BBCNews18 Jun 2025
Extreme heat is starting to change the way we holiday bbc.in/3HJUD6J

Extreme heat is starting to change the way we holiday

With heatwaves likely to increase in some popular travel destinations around Europe, what does that mean for the future of the traditional summer beach holiday?

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@BBCNews16 Jun 2025
First heatwave of 2025 likely as temperatures to surge above 30C bbc.in/3TowWDl
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Incredible night in Camber Sands, so much more footage to go through and another round of storms to come soon! #ukstorm #thunderstorms
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