Weather at 80: eight decades of stories, science and Society

Madisen Downes; Regan Mudhar; Laura Baker; Jim Galvin; Edward Graham; Simon Lee; Chun Hay Brian Lo; Julian Mayes; Gemma Plumb; Helen Roberts; Bablu Sinha; David Smart; Dan Suri

doi:10.1002/wea.70068

Weather at 80: eight decades of stories, science and Society

Madisen Downes
, Regan Mudhar
, Laura Baker
, Jim Galvin
, Edward Graham
, Simon Lee
, Chun Hay Brian Lo
, Julian Mayes
, Gemma Plumb
, Helen Roberts
, Bablu Sinha
, David Smart
, Dan Suri

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As Weather marks its 80th anniversary, we hear from some of the recent generations of editorial board members reflecting on the journal’s lasting influence and its role in shaping meteorological communication. Drawing on memories of weather and climate to discussions about the ambitions of Weather, this commemorative feature highlights how personal stories, scientific milestones and the Royal Meteorological Society’s mission have continued to define the journal across eight remarkable decades.

Original language	English
Pages	133-136
Number of pages	4
Volume	81
No.	5
Specialist publication	Weather
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/wea.70068
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2026

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