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• strong-winds---27-october-2002---met-office.pdf

  pressure system moved rapidly across the UK to lie over north Denmark by 18:00 GMT with a central low pressure of 976 mb. There was also heavy rain across many central and northern areas of the UK, with Capel Curig reporting 68 mm in the 24-hour period ending 18:00 GMT on 27 October 2002. Highest gust

• Warnings updated as cold weather continues

  and Thursday. Wintry showers will affect areas exposed to the brisk northerly wind, in particular Northern Ireland, southwest Wales, southwest England, northeast England and across the northern half of Scotland. “Whilst not all places will see lying snow, where showers are most frequent accumulations of 2

• Met Office weather: Hottest week of the year so far on the way

  , the night will be dry and clear, with temperatures contrasting between chilly conditions in some low-lying rural areas and mild weather over and to the lee of hills and mountains. Where is the heat coming from this week? 🌡️ A broad area of high pressure is currently positioned over the UK, leading

• 02050 Central Africa Climate Risk infographic-full link

  inland fisheries will be reduced by rising water heavy rainfall and flood events. Infrastructure and settlements • More intense rainfall events will increase flood risk in settlements across Central Africa, with densely populated, low-lying, and fast-growing informal settlements most exposed

• What caused the record UK winter rainfall of 2013-14?

  Climate change made a secondary contribution by increasing the moisture holding capacity of the atmosphere. The winter of 2013-14 will be remembered for many years for remarkably widespread and persistent flooding that affected many parts of England, including the low-lying Somerset moors

• Amber warning issued as cold weather continues

  northerly wind, in particular Northern Ireland, southwest Wales, southwest England, northeast England, East Anglia and across the northern half of Scotland. “Whilst not all places will see lying snow, where showers are most frequent accumulations of 2-5 cm will be possible. On higher ground

• Improving picture, but more snow and ice to come

  , but lying snow and ice continue to be a hazard. You can find out the current forecast in your area using our forecast pages and by following us on Twitter and Facebook, as well as using our mobile app which is available for iPhone from the App store and for Android from the Google Play store.

• snow-and-low-temperatures---december-2009-to-january-2010---met-office.pdf

  , with fresh snowfalls occurring in Wales and the Peak District on the 29th and 30th, and further significant snowfalls from 4 to 6 January. By 7 January, the UK was covered by lying snow, almost without exception, to significant depths in many areas. The map below shows recorded snow depths at 0900 GMT

• Deep Dive: European heat builds while the UK sits on the boundary

  to emphasise that thunderstorms are not guaranteed, and their exact timing and location remain uncertain. Growing uncertainty into next week Looking further ahead, confidence in the forecast decreases into early next week. The key uncertainty lies in the exact position and movement of areas of low

• Deep Dive: How does June 2026 compare with the summer of 1976?

  is a key feature of recent heatwaves and contributes significantly to their overall impact. The role of humidity One of the most notable differences between 1976 and 2026 lies in the nature of the air itself. The recent heatwave was characterised by high humidity, making conditions feel more