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they’re due to climate change and what we can expect in the future. Are tropical storms i.e. hurricanes, typhoons increasing in frequency or intensity? The IPCC Fifth Assessment Report concluded that confidence remains low for detecting any long-term changes in tropical cyclone activity. However

. In contrast, eastern areas are expected to see much less rain, with some locations receiving less than 10 millimetres over the same period.  READ MORE: When is a hurricane not a hurricane? Despite the generally unsettled and autumnal feel, the lack of significant rainfall in the east will do little

and into the tropics. At present, there are two tropical cyclones in play, Hurricane Humberto, which was a category 5 storm over the weekend but has since weakened, and another system that is intensifying and may become a hurricane as it moves northwards. These systems are expected to interact, a scenario

cover and temperature. The Met Office will be monitoring conditions closely and issuing short-notice warnings as needed. Tropical developments in the Atlantic In addition to the local weather, attention is also focused on developments in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Centre has highlighted

influenced by a very active jet stream, which is driving unsettled weather across the north and west of the UK. The remnants of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda have interacted with the jet stream, accelerating its flow and contributing to the rapid intensification of the low pressure that is Storm Amy

16 people died during this rescue attempt. At the height of the storm, winds gusted to hurricane force 12 and waves of 60 feet were reported. Highest gust speeds: Gwennap Head 72 knots (83 mph) Scilly: St Mary's 70 knots (81 mph) Plotted observation charts for 18:00 and 24:00 hours on 19 December

On Thursday there will be some sunny spells with scattered showers before the jet stream, strengthened by the warm tropical air pushed northwards by Hurricane Ian, sweeps an area of low pressure across the UK on Friday. Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Chris Almond, said

November 2020 shows a further deep area of low pressure (containing the remnants of ex-hurricane Zeta) to the west of Scotland, with associated fronts sweeping across the UK. 1 Storm Aiden was the first named storm of the 2020/2021 season under the Name our Storms collaboration between the Met Office, Met

. Australia Rising seas make hurricanes and other storms more dangerous. Mangroves trap sediment and protect the coast against large waves and storm surges. Beaches and dunes are receding as sea level rises, so they are replenished with sand and grasses to minimise the impact of storm surges. China

. Rainfall overall for the summer was below average, June and July had close to average totals, while August was a drier than average month despite wet spells in some areas caused by Storm Floris and the remnants of Hurricane Erin. August saw just 62% of average rainfall for the UK as a whole. Only