AccuWeather and the Royal Meteorological Society Celebrate Milestone Submissions for Weather Photographer of the Year Contest 2020

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AccuWeather Global Weather Center, June 17, 2020 — AccuWeather and the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) are pleased to announce that submissions for the annual Weather Photographer of the Year contest 2020 have surpassed 3,500 entries; a remarkable figure, nearly double the number of entries from this time last year.

The contest kicked off May 14, 2020 and encouraged photographers of all ages and skill levels to contribute their best photos of weather events. In its fifth year, the contest attracts photographers from all over the world, offering a variety of dazzling and beautiful images. This year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, participants are able to submit pictures regardless of the date upon which they were taken, offering an opportunity for award-worthy pictures in entrants’ archives to be considered.  Photo enthusiasts participating are also reminded to observe social distancing guidelines for their respective geographic locations.