Met Office Strengthens Weather Services Presence in Bristol Region

Enhanced Weather Services for Bristol and Beyond

The Met Office, Britain’s premier weather service provider, continues to deliver world-leading weather forecasts for the UK public through its comprehensive network of operations.

Current Operations and Services

The organization’s core mission involves producing forecast models by collecting data from weather satellites and ground observations, processing it through their unified model. Their principal weather products include detailed 36-hour forecasts from the 1.5 km resolution UKV model for the UK region.

A key component of their operations is the Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC), a joint venture between the Environment Agency and the Met Office, which provides flood risk guidance for England and Wales. This centre operates from the Met Office headquarters in Exeter.

Transport Connections and Accessibility

The region benefits from excellent transport links, including the 24-hour South West Falcon coach service operating between Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre.

Recent Developments

In a significant development, July 2025 saw the announcement of a renewed partnership between the BBC and the Met Office, strengthening their collaboration in delivering trusted weather services to the UK public.

Future Outlook

The Met Office continues to expand its services, providing seasonal and long-range forecasts to customers globally. It holds the distinction of being the first climate and weather forecast provider recognized as a Global Producing Centre of long-range forecasts by the World Meteorological Organisation.