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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Public Report weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
BBC weather presenters are the meteorologists and broadcasters who deliver forecasts on BBC television, radio and online. The live forecast above shows today’s conditions across the UK, with a band of rain moving east and temperatures ranging from 3°C in the north to 10°C in the south – typical for late winter.
Who are today’s BBC weather presenters?
The current on-air team includes familiar names such as Carol Kirkwood, Nick Miller, Darren Bett, Louise Lear, and Simon King. Newer presenters like Elizabeth Rizzini (joined 2022) and Matt Taylor also feature regularly. The roster is refreshed each shift, so the presenters you see today may differ from tomorrow’s line-up.
How many female presenters work at BBC Weather?
Women make up roughly half of the BBC Weather presenting team. Long‑serving female presenters include Carol Kirkwood (over 30 years on air) and Louise Lear. Others, such as Sarah Keith-Lucas and Elizabeth Rizzini, have joined in recent years, ensuring strong female representation across daytime and evening slots.
Have any BBC weather presenters been sacked?
Firings are rare. Most departures are voluntary or due to contract endings. A few high‑profile exits, such as John Kettley in the 1990s, were not disciplinary; the team generally changes through retirement or role shifts.
Who is Elizabeth Rizzini?
Elizabeth Rizzini is a BBC Weather presenter who joined in 2022. She previously worked as a meteorologist at the Met Office and now presents forecasts across BBC One and the BBC News channel.
Which male presenters are on the BBC weather team?
Male presenters include Nick Miller, Darren Bett, Chris Fawkes, Simon King, and Matt Taylor. They cover all broadcast slots and also contribute to radio and online forecasts.
Sources
For the latest conditions across the country, visit the UK weather hub. If you need a longer outlook, check our 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.