What started with a telegraph storm warning service in 1861 has now advanced to in-app Met Office beach forecasts for the public

As we conclude our 170th anniversary celebrations & @RNLI its 200th, we look back on many decades of successful collaboration

#MetOffice170 #RNLI200

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🕐 10/01 14:00

Significant moments in our history range from the first storm warning to advancing weather and climate science services across the world. #MetOffice170

You can find out more about our history 👇 (2/3)
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/who-we-are/our-history

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🕐 19/09 13:57

Treasures from our #MetOffice170 years, like the original D-Day Chart and the diaries of Admiral Beaufort, creator of the Beaufort wind force scale used in our marine forecasts, will be on show @DevonHeritage in Exeter, Devon this Saturday.

Drop in for free 👇 (1/3)

https://twitter.com/DevonHeritage/status/1835979235355238718

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🕐 19/09 13:57

Recognise any names in the storm list? We do

As we celebrate our 170th birthday this year we’re honouring those who have had an impact on our history of pioneering weather & climate science services

Find out who has been included from our history👇🧵

#MetOffice170 #StormNames

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🕐 29/08 09:59

Although over the years our technical advances have been vast, our purpose is no different today than it was then;

'Helping you make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.'

#MetOffice170

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🕐 01/08 14:00

Today we celebrate 170 years of forecasting for the nation.

From our founding in 1854, we highlight some of the significant moments in our history.

Explore more through the collections of the National Meteorological Library and Archive: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/library-and-archive
#MetOffice170

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🕐 01/08 10:00

Ahead of tomorrow’s #WorldMetDay, check out our #WeatherStamps with @RoyalMail that highlight the history, science & future of #weather forecasting and mark our 170th anniversary. You can still buy a set 📨📮👇 #MetOffice170

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🕐 22/03 14:05

The last in our series of #WeatherStamps with @RoyalMail features satellites & supercomputers that help track our weather now. Our supercomputer is one of the most powerful in the world dedicated to #weather and #climate 

Find out all about it 👇 

#MetOffice170

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🕐 16/02 11:00

Did you know the first time a weather forecaster appeared on TV in front of a map was in 1954? This stamp features Barbara Edwards who, 20 years later, became the first woman to present the weather on BBC.  

Click to get your #WeatherStamps #MetOffice170 

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🕐 14/02 14:00

Have you got your Weather Forecasting stamps yet? Celebrate our 170th anniversary with us and @RoyalMail
#MetOffice170

https://twitter.com/RoyalMailStamps/status/1756996579444089159

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🕐 12/02 14:08