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) and in four colors (green, yellow, orange, and red) the levels of weather-related risks (Vigilance Maroc Meteo, n.d.). • Ourika valley and flood warning system in the High Atlas Mountains. Ourika watershed is a small sub-basin (503 km2) in the high Atlas Mountains, part of Tensift catchment, South
the geographic range and Page 4 of 125 2022, Met Office incidence of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and Rift Valley Fever, especially along the margins of current distribution. Rising temperatures and temperature extremes will also lead to heat stress, particularly in cities, though in rural lowland
of the Pennines and Lake District, the Southern Uplands and much of central Scotland (although partially concealed by cloud). The prominent snow-free valley in the centre of the image is the Vale of Eden, with Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennines, lying to the east. Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains
fanned a fast-moving wildfire with devastating impact to the community. Wildfires are more severe during extended periods of hot dry weather, because higher temperatures cause more evaporation and this dries the vegetation, creating fuel for the fires. In 2021, Death Valley, recorded a record 54.4
Riverside Quidhampton Wood Bemerton Water Meadows Bishopdown Park Bishopdown Railway Burrough's Hill Laverstock Down Church Road Avon Valley Sports Centre Wyndham Park Churchill Gardens 8 Ticks in urban green space Locations 9 Urban ticks in Bath Site ID Habitat Transect (5m) Total nymphs collected Total
? The best sites are on level ground, free from trees, buildings, or steep slopes that could affect measurements. Factors that can introduce uncertainties include buildings which can artificially warm temperature readings, trees that can shelter instruments from wind or sunshine, and valleys (frost
be significantly harsher than in valleys. Practical advice Our forecasts are complemented by safety guidance. We encourage all visitors to the hills to follow the AdventureSmart principles: check the forecast, carry appropriate gear and know your limits. In winter, avalanche risk should also
reached 84 knots (97 mph) at High Bradfield (South Yorkshire) on 27 September 1975. Wales has seen gusts up to 73 knots (84 mph) at Valley (Gwynedd) on 5 September 1967 and Capel Curig (Gwynedd) as recently as 27 September 2023. Northern Ireland’s record is 79 knots (91 mph) at Killowen (County Down
be significant but localised. Kirklees is mainly sheltered from prevailing westerly winds by the South Pennines. Calm winds can cause fog formation in the Colne valley, while slight easterly winds can blow fog in from the Humberhead Levels. HOW HAS THE AREA'S CLIMATE CHANGED? Temperature Difference (°C
. Inland valleys experience the coldest winter night temperatures, such as Rhyader (Powys) which experienced -23.3°C in January 1940. Rainfall in Wales varies widely, with Snowdonia receiving average annual totals exceeding 3000 mm in comparison to places along the coast which may receive less than
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