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in our next-generation data assimilation system. He is based in the MetOffice@Reading centre at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading. James Hocking James works on the development of fast radiative transfer models. Dr Heather Lawrence Heather works on improving the assimilation

to be a weather forecaster and has a particular love of thunderstorms, travelling to the USA last spring to go storm chasing. Away from the weather Craig spends time growing things in his garden and running half marathons. Dan Stroud Dan has been a keen weather watcher and snow enthusiast since a young age, he

will it rain next? Author: Press Office 13 May 2025 If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone. Across much of the UK, this spring has been unusually dry. While the sunshine has been welcome for many, it’s also raised concerns, particularly for farmers, gardeners

of the UK such as the South Downs could also see notable accumulations. Upcoming forecast Steven Ramsdale is a Chief Meteorologist. He said: “A milder air mass will move eastwards across the UK early tomorrow. But when this warmer, more moist air encounters the cold air situated over eastern parts

awareness to the communities in the area to plant trees in their compounds and garden boundaries in order to reduce dependence on the existing natural forest reserves. Modern Water and Soil conservation practices are used during the wet and dry seasons and the advisories provided in the Seasonal

Minor road density (km/km 2 ) Connectivity of road network Junction density (N/km 2 ) Urban sprawl Population within 100m of major roads (%) Land cover Land cover mix Shannon’s diversity index (SDI) Geographical characteristics Terrain Altitude range (m) Climate Change, Sustainability and Public

in the garden over Easter, however with the chance of frosts widely across the UK people should take care with what is planted out.   Royal Horticultural Society Guy Barter is the chief horticulturalist at the Royal Horticultural Society. He said: “Overnight frosts in April are dreaded by gardeners

Chamber (CFDC) that is designed to allow ice formation under controlled temperature and humidity conditions during continuous sampling. Ice and water supersaturations are created within the space between two ice-coated walls held at different temperatures. The plan is to have an 'aircraft-ready

putting it at the fourth driest on record.  The dry and frosty conditions have provided challenges for the country’s gardeners, according to Chief Horticulturist at the Royal Horticultural Society, Guy Barter. He said: “Considerable damage has been experienced in many gardens with flowers

Horticultural Society’s Chief Horticulturalist Guy Barter highlighted how important the month’s weather can be for many gardeners and growers. He said: “April showers can indeed bring May flowers, but it is quite common for cold, dry weather with east winds in southern and eastern regions inhibiting plant