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• Dr Ben Shipway

  and hosted the 9th ICMW and was a member of the Scientific Steering Committee of GASS until 2016. Ben recently contributed to the book Clouds and Climate . Ben has co-supervised two PhD theses and is supervisor to two current PhD students. Ben is currently a Visiting Fellow at the University of Exeter and is a former Associate Editor of Monthly Weather Review.

• metoffice_peopleinweatherandclimate_firstexplorations_22-04_exploring-your-dream-job.pdf

  or outside? Bring attention back to the front and ask for volunteers to share their dream jobs and explain what skills they have or need to be good at it. Compare their answers: did anyone have similar roles, or different roles needing similar skills? Why might this be? Steer the discussion

• Unsettled with further rain, strong winds, and hill snow

  the reasons behind the current unsettled outlook: “We’ll continue to see a strong and south-shifted jet stream well into next week, which will steer further low pressure systems close to the UK from the North Atlantic. These will bring further spells of rain at times, accompanied by strengthening winds

• Dr Chris Harris

  improved weather forecasts. In addition to steering the scientific direction of the team, Chris is working to develop technical aspects of the new coupled forecast system and to assess its performance. He is also involved in testing and reviewing many other changes related to both the coupled

• James Murphy

  methods to quantify uncertainties in climate projections, culminating in provision of probabilistic projections of 21st century climate in the UKCP09 and UKCP18 national scenarios. Steering development of the world’s first system for initialised decadal predictions using a global coupled model. My

• Storm Ciara named by Met Office

  and Tuesday. Storm Ciara is expected to bring a range of impacts, including delays and cancellations to transport services, damage to power supplies and large coastal waves. Frank Saunders, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office said: “An extremely strong jet stream will steer a succession of low-pressure

• Professor Adam Scaife

  in atmospheric 'blocking' and simulating the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation using parameterised gravity waves for the first time in our model. Adam has played a leading role in international projects and scientific steering groups and his key contributions have been recognised by a number of external awards

• Simon Thompson appointed as new Chair of the Met Office board

  Executive, Prof Penny Endersby CBE, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Simon on board with his wealth of experience at a very exciting time for the Met Office, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding job Rob Woodward has done steering us through the last six years." Science Minister, Lord Vallance

• Rain to reign as low-pressure dominates the forecast

  for the journey ahead. According to National Highways, when driving in heavy rain and waterlogged roads, motorists should slow down and keep well back from the vehicle in front. They should also ease off the accelerator, slowing down gradually if the steering becomes unresponsive.  Rain makes it harder

• Storm Doris crosses the UK

  speed, allow plenty of room between your car and the vehicle in front and be wary of aquaplaning where water accumulates on the road. "Be mindful that there will be strong gusts of wind, so ensure you have a good grip of the steering wheel and take extra care when overtaking high-sided vehicles