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• NCIC Monthly Summary

  September 2021 The averaging period used for the following assessment was 1981-2010. The weather through much of September was reasonably settled and quiet, though there were outbreaks of rain at times. It was also rather warm, especially around the 7th/8th. A marked change came about on the 27th

• New research shows increasing frequency of extreme rain

  Gardens, flooding the underground and other infrastructure. This increase was found to differ across the UK. When looking regionally, future changes in extreme rainfall events could be almost 10 times more frequent in Northwest Scotland in 2080 compared to the 1980s, whilst in the south of the UK

• Cold spell continues with further snow and ice warnings

  with the weather forecast through the week.” Advice on staying safe in cold weather With freezing temperatures as well as snow and ice impacting many areas of the UK, the Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign offers practical advice to help you prepare your home, garden, and daily routines for winter

• NCIC Monthly Summary

  June 2020 The averaging period used for the following assessment was 1981-2010. The very sunny and warm weather of late May continued into the start of June, but a cool northerly type became established from the 3rd to 7th, bringing showers and some longer spells of rain. After a brief settled

• Extreme heat warning issued

  on Saturday. Elsewhere will see temperatures widely into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius.   “Coupled with the high daytime temperatures there will be some warm nights, with temperatures expected not to drop below the low 20s Celsius for some areas in the south.”  National Highways Head of Road Safety

• Atlantic tropical cyclones influencing the forecast

  of the Atlantic.  Paul Gundersen is a Met Office Chief Forecaster. He said: “The influence of low pressure - with associated thunderstorms and bouts of heavy rain - will continue to dominate this week, especially on Friday. Though the low pressure will finally move eastwards on Saturday, meaning that many

• Creating a five-year window into future climate

  prediction looking out to five years ahead. Understanding current climate risks Professor Adam Scaife is the head of long range prediction at the Met Office. He said: “This is an exciting new scientific capability.  As human-induced climate change grows, it is becoming even more important

• Fine, dry and sunny weather into the weekend

  , leading to another fine day with plenty of sunshine. It will remain breezy in the southwest, but lighter winds elsewhere will allow temperatures to climb.   Many areas will feel warm in the sunshine, with highs of around 20°C widely and 21-22°C possible across southern parts. Eastern coastal areas

• A brief respite for some before cold returns

  temperatures for many. Jason Kelly is the Chief Forecaster. He said: “The worst of the snowfall in England is over for now, but further weather warnings will be in force to cover the further hazards brought by frost and ice.” Northernmost parts of Scotland are likely to be subjected to further snow showers

• Cold conditions likely with risk of snow

  There is increasing confidence that the recent Sudden Stratospheric Warming above the North Pole could lead to prolonged cold conditions over the UK, increasing the risk of easterly wind and significant snow.

  the outcome of this particular event, there is an increased risk of cold conditions in the latter part of February, including the possibility of heavy snowfall. Frank Saunders is a Met Office Chief Operational Meteorologist. He said: “A Sudden Stratospheric Warming implies around a 70 per cent