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• barometer-issue-36.pdf

  in forecasting Keeping our weather stations afloat We take a look at the Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) that send observations of conditions around the UK and at sea. Part of something bigger Wheat rust in Ethiopia A new, wide-ranging partnership could lead to more effective crop protection against wheat rust

• Week ahead forecast: Mild in the south, colder in the north

  at the bigger picture, we can see the next low pressure system heading towards the UK 🌧️ This will bring heavy rain for some of us, with weather warnings out for western areas https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/3VtXfVXlOh — Met Office (@metoffice) November 10, 2025 Rain warnings are in force

• Do you know what climate action to take for a safer future?

  from buildings were around 17% of the UK total in 2019. Lowering demand for heating homes can help reduce this through insulation and smart heating controls. A bigger shift, however, is required in terms of the fuels used to heat homes. Approximately 74% of the UK’s heating and hot water demand

• Weekend weather: A mixed spell to come with rain, cloud, mist and fog

  . With such slack patterns, small changes in cloud cover can make a big difference to how the weather feels. Areas stuck under persistent low cloud or fog will feel decidedly chilly, while any sunshine that does break through could lift temperatures to around or just above average for mid‑January

• How does humidity affect health?

  hard for sweat to evaporate from our bodies which means that we cannot cool down. For people working outside or in overheating buildings, especially where the work is physically demanding, humid heat is a big problem. The world is getting warmer, and many places are also seeing increases in water

• Microsoft Word - Meeting note Scottish PWSCG 8 December 2022_FINAL

  service works well, is easy to understand and easy to communicate, time of issue was the potential only issue sometimes. Controlling the narrative is important for being a trusted source of information and issuing far in advance can be problematic if the event is not as big as anticipated. Meeting

• Met Office deep dive: Why the UK’s weather is turning colder and wetter

  colder and wetter Author: Press Office Thu 13 Nov 2025 The UK’s weather is on the move. After an exceptionally mild and wet start to November, big changes are coming. In this week’s Deep Dive, we explore why the weather is about to turn colder, why some areas will see heavy rain and strong winds

• Week ahead: A cooler, unsettled week with showers for many

  be on the colder side for May, with the potential for a touch of frost in a few sheltered spots. The bigger picture Looking at the wider weather pattern explains why conditions are staying cool. The jet stream is taking a curved path around the UK, allowing areas of low pressure to linger nearby, particularly

• Specialist forecasts for a resilient future

  , and with it a surprising hazard: low rail adhesion.   Leaves on the line can be a big issue at this time of year. When trains run over leaves on a track, it creates a poor adhesion environment, where heavy trains struggle to get the friction required to move and stop efficiently, costing the rail industry and wider

• Weekend weather: A change heading into the weekend

  will be noticeably different compared to the warmth experienced recently. Blustery winds in particular will add a cooler edge, especially in exposed locations. The bigger picture Through Friday and into the weekend, the weather pattern across the UK becomes more changeable. High pressure, which has been