Why are showers so hard to forecast?
Tomasz Schafernaker takes us through this quick animation explaining why showers are difficult to forecast.
You may be familiar with seeing the average wind speed icons on TV, online and on the BBC Weather app. However, winds often do the most damage when they gust, which is a sudden blast of strong wind.
When the weather forecast predicts gusts of wind over 40mph, our wind icon will change from the usual white/grey to black. The black icon will help inform you in advance of potential hazards that may shape your day - whether it's your umbrella turning inside out or more severe impact on transport.
Tomasz Schafernaker takes us through this quick animation explaining why showers are difficult to forecast.
Ever wondered why the temperature reading on your thermometer may be different to those you see or hear on air?
Louise Lear takes a look at how our weather can influence the pollen count.
Louise Lear explains why sometimes the temperature can drop along the coast.
An explanation of the wind gusts symbol in our forecasts.
Matt Taylor explains how the body reacts to high temperatures.