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• Storm Bert in the news

  a danger to life. Observed rainfall totals were broadly in line with the forecast and the severe weather warnings issued in advance.  Provisional statistics show White Barrow in Devon saw the highest rainfall accumulation, with 175.7mm between midnight on 23 November and midnight 25 November

• NCIC Monthly Summary

  temperatures of 20.8 °C were recorded at St James’s Park (London) on the 23rd and Treknow (Cornwall) on the 25th. A minimum temperature of -9.1 °C was recorded at Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) on the 2nd. In the 24 hours ending at 0900 UTC on the 2nd, 51.6 mm of rain fell at White Barrow (Devon). A wind gust

• NCIC Monthly Summary

  Barrow (Devon). A wind gust of 64 knots (74 mph) was recorded at Needles (Isle of Wight) on the 27th. Weather impacts The spell of settled weather was broken around the 8th when there were thunderstorms in very warm and humid air. Damage was caused in Eastbourne on the 10th due to a lightning strike

• Memo

  cost and fitness for purpose. Such term equates to the European Union procurement requirement “most economically advantageous tender”; “Framework Agreement” An agreement that allows Met Office to call off from a supplier to provide supplies services or work in accordance with the terms and conditions

• Cold water shock: what it is and how to stay safe

  on a hot day, the sea, rivers, and lakes in the UK can remain cold enough to trigger this reaction. It’s a physiological response that can affect anyone, regardless of age, fitness, or swimming ability. If you’re heading to the beach over the next few days, be aware that the water around the UK can

• Storm Chandra: How the storm unfolded and where the heaviest rain fell

  over 110 mm of rain: White Barrow, Devon – 115.1 mm The highest total recorded during Storm Chandra, with sustained heavy rainfall through the morning of 27 January. Katesbridge, County Down – 114.8 mm A remarkably high total for Northern Ireland, highlighting the storm's broad footprint. Katesbridge

• Storm Bram by numbers: A look into December’s first storm 

  and ground observations show that after a showery Monday afternoon, the main area of rain associated with Bram moved into the south on Monday evening, continuing into Tuesday morning.   Some of the wettest spots included Dartmoor and South Wales. On 8 December, White Barrow in Devon recorded over

• This weekend's sporting fixtures forecast

  . Swindon Town vs Notts County (15:00) Occasional bright or sunny spells through the cloud. Largely dry and temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 17 °C. Tranmere Rovers vs Barnet (15:00) Sunny spells with cloud at times in the south. Maximum temperature 15 °C. Oldham Athletic vs Barrow (17:30

• February’s weather extremes: a closer look at February's current weather records

  . The daily rainfall records within the dataset underline this pattern clearly. Last year, White Barrow in Devon experienced an exceptional daily total of 111.4mm, while previous years highlight even more dramatic rainfall events. Honister Pass in Cumbria, a location renowned for high precipitation

• NCIC Monthly Summary

  °C was recorded at Prestatyn and Hawarden (both Clwyd) on the 19th. A minimum temperature of -17.3 °C was recorded at Braemar (Aberdeenshire) on the 13th. In the 24 hours ending 0900 UTC on the 19th, 150.6 mm of rain fell at White Barrow (Devon). A wind gust of 71 knots (82 mph) was recorded