Breathtaking images of a double rainbow, lightning strikes and a swirling supercell thunderstorm are among the strong contenders for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.
Judges have whittled the shortlist to 30 images, which are now in the running to take the coveted title.
Talented photographers of all ages from all around the world have entered their best shot capturing weather and climate in their most vivid forms.
According to the Royal Meteorological Society, which hosts the competition, the winner of The Weather Photographer of the Year will be handed a £1,500 cash prize for the best overall photograph ‘showcasing the
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