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• Low pressure arrives for the weekend

  from the vehicle in front. They should also ease off the accelerator, slowing down gradually if the steering becomes unresponsive.  Rain makes it harder for tyres to grip the road and more challenging for drivers to see ahead – significantly increasing the chances of being involved in a collision

• metoffice_forecastingfactbusters_primary_final.pdf

  • Station 4 – weather conditions e.g. descriptions of wind, heatwaves, snow Forecasting fact-busters film Slides 2 – 3 Once groups have explored each station, bring pupils’ attention back to the front and ask the class: • What do they think these objects/images are for? (Steer discussion towards weather

• Blustery weather for much of the UK

  Pete Williams said: “We are warning drivers across the UK that high winds will make conditions challenging. The advice is for drivers to slow down and ensure they double the normal recommended two-second distance between their car and the vehicle in front. Hold the steering wheel firmly

• Heavy rain and strong winds

  that is steering a series of low-pressure systems across the country. These systems bring warm, moisture-laden air from the Atlantic, which leads to heavy rain and strong winds. When this milder air meets colder air moving down from the north, it can produce upland snow in some areas, adding

• Ken Mylne

  committee of the Commission for Basic Systems as Chair of the Data Processing and Forecasting System. He also chaired the Steering Group of the WMO Severe Weather Forecast Demonstration Projects to build capacity for prediction of hazardous weather in less-developed countries. He now chairs the Expert

• Florence Rabier appointed to the Met Office Board

  innovation, operations, and governance in meteorology. As Director-General of the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) for 10 years, she steered major expansion and transformations, including a radical development and implementation of AI weather prediction models, formed global

• A windy weekend ahead for southern Britain

  potential of risk to travellers. RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “Drivers encountering high winds are advised to reduce their speed, ensure they hold the steering wheel firmly and be prepared for sudden gusts, debris and even fallen branches in the road.  Allow plenty of room between your vehicle

• What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?

  : How does the Met Office monitor space weather? Why Does It Matter? Although the jet stream is invisible to the naked eye, its influence is felt every day. From steering storms across the Atlantic to shaping our seasonal weather patterns, the jet stream is a key player in the Earth’s climate system

• An unsettled period toward the end of 2023

  moving in, drivers are going to once again need to be ready to cope with difficult driving conditions in the run up to the new year. "The most important thing they should do is reduce their speeds, especially on exposed and upland roads, and to always keep a firm hold of the steering wheel to avoid

• Storm Kathleen to bring strong winds

  on the western side of the UK. We strongly urge drivers to avoid exposed coasts and higher routes where the impact of the very strong winds is most likely to be felt. “It’s vital to slow down, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel at all times, and be prepared for the buffeting effect which can occur when