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to the Atlantic and north-east Pacific region. In the north-west Pacific they are known as 'typhoons' and elsewhere simply as 'cyclones'. If sustained wind speeds are between 39 m.p.h. and 73 m.p.h. they are known as a 'tropical storms'. Collectively, they are often referred to as 'tropical cyclones

affected across North East England - including the East Coast mainline near Darlington. In total, several thousand properties across the UK were flooded. In South West England these were judged to be the worst floods since autumn 2000. Weather data The first weather system tracked across South West

releasing a Calls for Concepts for WISER Africa in Southern and East Africa which closes on 30th September and planning for activities in West Africa which will be announced in due course. The WISER Africa Regional Coordinators have been engaging in events locally to connect with organisations that could

the last three months above normal temperatures have become increasingly widespread across North Africa and the Middle East. Similarly, above normal temperatures have been experienced across the Caribbean. The main exception to above normal temperatures have been some of the more remote British Overseas

The basis of this project is a partnership between IMTR, a WMO regional training centre, and the Met Office College, to design, develop and co-deliver training for the benefit of the East African meteorological community. The benefits of this project will include an increase in resilience and adaptation

Tuesday will begin with low cloud across many areas, particularly in the east. While this cloud will gradually break up inland through the day, some eastern coastal regions may remain rather cloudy. A band of thicker cloud accompanied by light rain or drizzle will move south-southwest across

sunshine. Monday night will remain showery in the east, with wintry showers possible on high ground in the north. The west and northwest will see the longest clear spells, though a few showers may persist along windward coasts. Winds will ease overnight, especially across northern and western areas

regions are likely to see some rain at times, with a risk of isolated thunder, particularly in western and northern areas, which will be wettest. However, drier spells are expected for all, with the best of these towards the south-east. Moderate to strong winds will persist, with a risk of coastal gales

. Mean maximum temperatures were around 1.5 °C below average in western areas from Wales northwards, but less than 0.5 °C below normal in the south-east. Mean minimum temperatures were generally around 0.5 °C below normal. Rainfall was 122% of average, and it was a wet month in eastern and south-western

. Mean maximum temperatures were around 1.5 °C below average in western areas from Wales northwards, but less than 0.5 °C below normal in the south-east. Mean minimum temperatures were generally around 0.5 °C below normal. Rainfall was 122% of average, and it was a wet month in eastern and south-western