StormHour

28/04/2026

https://www.stormhour.com/featured-meteorologist-alex-kirchner/

Chief Meteorologist Alex Kirchner gives us a look at the mental checklist required when severe weather hits the newsroom. A must-read for anyone interested in the science and stress of live forecasting.

26/11/2025

Meteorologists are closely monitoring a weakening polar vortex, which could lead to a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) in the coming weeks. These events don’t always cause extreme weather — but historically they’ve been linked to cold spells, snowfall, and major shifts in the jet stream.

In our latest StormHour article, we explain:
• What an SSW actually is
• Why the polar vortex is weakening
• What the probabilities look like for Europe, the UK, and North America
• Past examples that show how powerful these events can be

A fascinating and important read for anyone who follows winter weather. ❄️🌍

A weakening polar vortex could trigger a Sudden Stratospheric Warming, increasing the risk of extreme winter weather. Learn what this means for the UK, Europe, and North America.

07/02/2025

This week's photo competition winner is Mamady .bsky.social with his shot of Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala
See the best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-7th-february-2025/

31/01/2025

This week's photo competition winner is Richard -in-rutland.bsky.social with their shot of Normanton Church, Rutland Water
See the best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-31st-january-2025/

24/01/2025

Photo of the week competition winner!
Entering the twilight zone...plenty of sky and cloud drama just after sunset in Occitanie, France. By ‪Suz .bsky.social
See the best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-17th-january-2025/

17/01/2025

Photo of the week competition winner!

Seattle’s Space Needle, illuminated by the sun & showers of spring. Brilliant capture by Jen at Emerald City Images (‪.bsky.social)



See the best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-17th-january-2025/



Competition held weekly on BSky

10/01/2025

Photo of The Week Competition
The Winner!
Clackmannanshire Bridge over the River Forth with the Ochils behind by ‪Ian Barnes .bsky.social

See the best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-10th-january-2025/

20/12/2024

This week's competition winner is Sonja Hartl

A great competition this week!
See the runner-ups & best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-20th-december-2024/

Thank you 😊 ~ Mark & Adele

13/12/2024

This week's winning image Neuschwanstein castle, Germany, in the fog at dawn by ‪Michael Pfeiffer‬ ‪-ludwigsburg.de

See the runners-up & best of the rest ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-13th-december-2024/

06/12/2024

This week's stunning winning image taken in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, by ‪Kath’s travels‬ ‪.bsky.social

See the runners-up and best of the rest at ~ https://www.stormhour.com/photo-of-the-week-competition-6th-december-2024/