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model which was setup specifically for Hurricane Irma, performed well and in particular in predicting the track of hurricane Irma and the timing of its sharp turn northwards and subsequent track across Florida. There was a lot of collaborative working with the US during this period with positive

of record levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Prof Tim Osborn added: “Sharp and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions would slow, and eventually stop, the climate change trends caused by human activity.” You can see the impact on other key climate indicators on the Met Office global climate dashboard. 

for this region until 6pm on Saturday. Saturday night will see temperatures falling away from the far South West, with a widespread sharp frost likely across the rest of the UK.”   With rain and the chance of further #snow in some places, drier conditions elsewhere, make sure you know the detail of what

will turn wintry across the far north for a time. A cold night will follow, with a sharp, damaging frost in some parts of Scotland and northern England. After last weekend when many parts saw unbroken sunshine and temperatures well above average for the time of year, it will feel cooler for Easter

bespoke weather thresholds for specific business outcomes or sharp fluctuations in the value of a commodity. Weather consultancy Our scientific consultants bring practical solutions to commercial and public organisations operating in many sectors of activity: retail, insurance, air and surface transport

to see a sharp rise in breakdowns this week as cold weather is the nemesis of older car batteries. It exposes any weaknesses in battery health and leads to a huge jump in the number of cars that won't start. "We urge every driver who has noticed their car is sluggish to start to get it checked

system will bring less cold, but more unsettled weather for southern parts of the UK from tonight onwards, although northern areas will continue cold with wintry showers and sharp overnight frosts. “Many areas of England and Wales areas can then expect spells of rain for the start of next week

the day, giving way to isolated, sharp, and slow-moving showers, particularly in convergence zones across northern England and eastern to central Scotland. Southeastern areas, lying south and east of a line from Exeter to Norwich, will remain hot, very hot in places, and humid. There is a small chance

people. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some of the people who have benefitted from these weather alerts made possible through WISER. One of those people is called Faith, who lives in Kibera, an informal settlement on the sharp end of climate change in Nairobi. Hers is an inspiring story and one

weather, in a sharp change from previous months. A series of Atlantic weather systems brought rain in the first week, at times heavy. Temperatures began to increase in the second week and high pressure returned to bring more settled conditions, although there were still some showers and isolated