Clare Nasir attended Kingsbrook School in South Northamptonshire, where in 1988 she obtained A-levels in Mathematics, Geography and History.
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Clare Nasir then studied at the University of Plymouth, graduating with an honours degree in Mathematics, continuing on with her master's degree in Applied Marine Sciences.
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Two years later, Clare Nasir joined the Met Office's London Weather Centre, offering weather forecasting and presenting services to London radio stations and media outlets.
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Clare Nasir returned to London to work for Carlton Television in 1998.
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In 2000 Clare Nasir joined GMTV as maternity leave cover for regular weather forecaster Andrea McLean, but this led to a permanent contract, with her sharing duties with McLean following her return.
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In 2001 Clare Nasir was made weather producer and presenter being responsible for all weather output and weather-related features on GMTV.
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GMTV forecasts include outside broadcasts, the most famous of which involves Clare Nasir reporting from Bridlington seafront.
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In 2007 Clare Nasir served as one of many panelists on Through the Keyhole.
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On 1 August 2010, the Daily Mirror announced Clare Nasir was to quit GMTV prior to the following month, to launch a fitness DVD.
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On 3 September 2010, on the final broadcast of GMTV, Clare Nasir presented her last weather forecast.
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From 20 November 2010 until 27 October 2013, Clare Nasir presented weather forecasts for the ITN produced regional news programme ITV News London on ITV London.
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In 2011, Clare Nasir completed a diploma in International Environmental Policy from the Open University.
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Clare Nasir has written a regular weather-related blog column for The Huffington Post.
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In June 2012 Clare Nasir presented weather forecasts for the ITN produced 5 News on Channel 5 to cover for Sian Welby while she is on holiday or a break.
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Since 2016, Clare Nasir has hosted the weather bulletins for the Met Office online.
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Clare Nasir has written a series of children's books including Colin The Cloud.
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On 31 October 2016, Clare Nasir joined as full-time weather forecaster for 5 News on Channel 5.
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Clare Nasir has been married to DJ Chris Hawkins since March 2005.
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Clare Nasir gave birth to a daughter on 11 November 2009, seven weeks early.