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direction as the storm tracked eastwards.  Similar to Storm Arwen in November 2021, which also saw northerly winds, this resulted in significant numbers of fallen trees. Late November brought a brief influx of Arctic Maritime air, resulting in the UK’s most significant November snow since 2010

and only brief settled interludes when temperatures in southeastern England reached 30°C on several occasions. There was a strong rainfall contrast between the very wet west of Scotland/Cumbria and the dry/very dry central and southern England. The month opened with thunderstorm activity across central

the 3 title cards (1) sources of air pollution (where it comes from), (2) how air pollution affects our health, (3) air pollution solutions. Once complete, they can sort the sources of air pollution further, into indoor and outdoor air pollution. Students can check their answers against the answers

and main lines closed out of London due to concerns with rail buckling. Damage occurred to overhead electric wires as they sagged in the heat, and trackside vegetation caught fire in several locations. The exceptionally hot weather made conditions difficult, particularly for the frail and elderly

England. Once again, it's important to note there is a very low likelihood that any one location within the area will experience impacts from thunderstorms, but where the storms do occur up to 30mm of rain is possible in less than an hour which has the potential to generate some surface water flooding

to agriculture Once all the groups are assembled, ask a representative from each group to explain their cards and their rationale for choosing to stand or sit together. The Met Office provides free education content to support young people to be prepared for the effects of weather and climate change

. Temperatures will stay around average for many. Changeable weather is likely to continue through to the second half of the month bringing rainfall, heavy at times, again to the north and west. The south and east are expected to see some drier and brighter periods with some lighter rain. A brief spell

August 2020 The averaging period used for the following assessment was 1981-2010. August started off with low pressure and showery, mostly cloudy weather. Between the 6th and 13th the weather turned warm or hot and sunny in most regions, with some thundery outbreaks, and temperatures widely

locally hot conditions, marking a notable shift from the cooler start to the week. Met Office presenter and meteorologist, Aidan McGivern, said: “We start off Tuesday with plenty of sunshine, but there will be further showers for a time at least through the morning and early afternoon across the east

chance of milder, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers along with an increase in the frequency and intensity of extremes. By the end of the 21st century, all areas of the UK are projected to be warmer, more so in summer than in winter. The figure shows regional projections for lowest, central