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), identical to that recorded in 2008 and very close also to that of 2010. It is 1.63 million square km below the 1981-2010 average and 1.21 million square km above the record low extent of 3.39 million square km, which occurred in 2012. The moderately low minimum follows a summer of very mixed weather

evening will give way to a clear and calm night. Winds will fall light, and while there is a small chance of some very localised mist or fog patches forming by dawn, these are expected to be short-lived. Minimum temperatures will dip to around 13°C, offering a comfortable night for those staying

1979 to 2016 according to the NSIDC Sea Ice Index. Regional conditions This year, extent at minimum was particularly low in the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska (Figure 3), which is likely to be associated with a very early start to melting in this region.  It was also very low in the Laptev Sea north

and warnings. "Finally, it’s worth also noting that conditions could briefly turn very warm, or even hot, across parts of the south and east, with a chance of temperatures into the high 20s of Celsius for some, but very much dependent on cloud breaks.” You can find the latest forecast on our website

Very strong winds and severe gales will impact the UK and Ireland through Monday.

A large Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Brendan by the Irish meteorological service Met Éireann, will sweep eastwards across Ireland early on Monday, bringing very strong winds to many parts of the UK. The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning  for Monday afternoon and evening

Snow and low temperatures February to March 2018 The UK experienced a spell of severe winter weather with very low temperatures and significant snowfalls from late February to early March 2018. Daytime temperatures remained widely below freezing on 28 February to 1 March with a strong east wind

evidence; or  · a response is provided but it raises one or more unacceptable concerns in relation to the quality of the Bid and/or the Bidder’s ability successfully to deliver the Requirement and/or represents a serious risk to the Met Office  1 Point  Major Concerns  Overall, the Met Office has very

; or  · a response is provided but it raises one or more unacceptable concerns in relation to the quality of the Bid and/or the Bidder’s ability successfully to deliver the Requirement and/or represents a serious risk to the Met Office  1 Point  Major Concerns  Overall, the Met Office has very low confidence

Summary Arctic sea ice has likely reached its seasonal minimum. At 4.23 million sq km, this is the 6th lowest in the satellite record (since 1979). Extent at minimum was very low on the Pacific side of the Arctic but nearer average on the Atlantic side. Antarctic sea ice extent remains

Temperatures will quickly rise today - it'll be very hot in south east England with a record-breaking 39°C possible.

temperatures will also be notably warm and could also break records. Conditions will feel much more comfortable for western parts of the UK by the time we get to Friday." Temperatures will quickly rise today (Thursday) in strong sunshine and it'll become very hot across central, eastern and southern parts