On 6 February 2018, BBC Weather changed supplier from the government Met Office to MeteoGroup, … The BBC has said the company won on the grounds of being the "most economically advantageous". I have no problem with donating images to the BBC and Met Office, quite a number of mine have been used on the BBC news weather forecast. Media requires JavaScript to play. The years between 2011 and 2020 were the hottest on record, and 2020 was among the warmest of all. Helen Chivers, head of news at the Met Office, said: “Nobody knows Britain’s weather better than the Met Office and our expert forecasts and warnings are easily accessible for everyone when it matters. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup All times are GMT (Europe/London, GMT +0000) unless otherwise stated. The Met Office will continue to send its media updates on severe weather warnings to the BBC, but will no longer be on a contract to provide its daily weather forecast. It was sold to global growth equity firm General Atlantic in 2014. A wet and windy week that gets colder along the way. The BBC Weather app was launched in 2013 and is now one of the most popular weather apps in the UK. Which went to air on 6/2/2018 marking an end to a long era from the Met Office for the BBC. Nigel Charters, project director for BBC Weather procurement, said he was "extremely pleased" about the announcement. The man in charge of saving money on BBC weather forecasting tries to be reassuring, but the facts are as elusive as a barbecue summer MeteoGroup is … 0. 'We've carried out a thorough, regulated procurement process to test all the organisations that applied,' says the BBC, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile.

Check the latest 7 day weather forecast for Rochester,Kent. "We always want to give viewers and listeners the clearest, most accessible and accurate information which is why we've carried out a thorough, regulated procurement process to test all the organisations that applied on a wide range of areas including data, forecasting, graphics and technology," he said in a blog following the announcement. 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About BBC Weather: BBC Weather is responsible for preparing and broadcasting weather forecasts across the BBC, in association with the MeteoGroup. Dozens of fires are burning out of control throughout Northern California as fire resources are spread thin, Students use their mobile phones as flashlights at an anti-government rally at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom. Colin_London Posts: 10,559. He said the decision would mean that the corporation could further modernise its weather forecasting by "making the most of new technology and science to bring our audiences an even better service". Forum Member 11/10/17 - 21:08 edited 11/10/17 - 21:09 in Broadcasting #1. Our long standing relationship with the BBC will continue as they broadcast our national severe weather warnings and interview our experts on subjects as diverse as winter storms, global climate change impacts and space weather.”. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. MeteoGroup, which will take over in the spring of 2017, has offices in 17 countries around the world and is the UK's largest private sector weather business. s the UK's largest private sector weather business. “Technology is helping us reach more people than ever before in the ways they want, be it on our popular new weather app, website and social media, on-line news providers or independent television networks. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. What do you know about snowflakes? Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a statement saying no one knows UK weather better than it does. Does anyone know what has gone wrong with the takeover by MeteoGroup? Snow for some, rain for others. The BBC broadcast its first weather forecast in 1922 and by 1936 was pioneering the use of weather maps during TV forecasts. Comments. BBC Weather - MeteoGroup. BBC Weather is the department of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) responsible for both the preparation and the broadcasting of weather forecasts. If MeteoGroup are being paid for the forecasts which are presented by their personnel then they cannot expect to get anything free. The Met Office is to be replaced by private weather company MeteoGroup after 94 years' service as the BBC's weather forecaster. MeteoGroup was yesterday hailed as a great replacement following the announcement it would succeed the Met Office as the BBC’s weather provider. The announcement from the BBC marks the end of almost a century of partnership between the state-owned Met Office and the broadcaster after the former lost its contract in August 2015. All times are GMT (Europe/London, GMT +0000) unless otherwise stated. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Check the latest 7 day weather forecast for Rochester,Kent. Use escape to clear. "The BBC is dedicated to offering the best possible weather service to its audience and it has been a demanding selection process.". Please turn on JavaScript. It broadcast its first weather forecast in 1922 and by 1936 was pioneering the use of weather maps during TV forecasts. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. The BBC announced last year it was no longer considering the Met Office in an open tender process for a new five-year contract to supply radio and TV weather reports to the broadcaster beginning in the autumn of 2016. 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A "vast majority" of weather presenters look set to continue on screen as MeteoGroup is named as the company to replace the Met Office as the BBC's weather forecaster. BBC Weather is responsible for preparing and broadcasting weather forecasts across the BBC, in association with MeteoGroup. Bright or sunny spells develop rain from a frontal disturbance approaching from the west four a! BBC Weather (First Meteogroup) - 2018 The first full new look forecast with new graphics and data supplied by Meteogroup (or the first to the UK - BBC World saw them a few minutes earlier). Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup. All times are GMT (Europe/London, GMT +0000) unless otherwise stated. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? The winner in the bidding process, MeteoGroup, was set up in 1986 as Meteo Consult BV in the Netherlands by a leading TV weather presenter, Harry Otten, as one of the first European private weather businesses. Darren has more on who gets rain and who gets snow. Heavy snow and freezing temperatures continue to cause disruption across the region. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup. Helen Willetts has the details. All times are GMT (Europe/London, GMT +0000) unless otherwise stated.

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Read our full mailing list consent terms here. The BBC is launching a new modern look for BBC Weather as we transition to our new weather services provider MeteoGroup, who will be providing the BBC with the latest forecasting data. 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