Search results (1,109)

public to get some suggestions of names. It’s incredibly important that everyone understands the potential impacts of severe weather and if having the public submit names for our next round of storms helps them engage in the subject then it’s a great way of raising awareness.  “When storms come, we

, with eastern parts feeling much cooler due to north easterly winds blowing in from the North Sea. Although the UK record may not be broken, the sunny and warm conditions could see Northern Ireland come close to record Bank Holiday temperatures.  The current record for Northern Ireland is 25.2 °C, set in 1978

and support when it comes to saving lives, protecting property and the economy during times of extreme weather. This change also recognises our work in partnerships with government and the civil contingency helping ensure effective action is taken when it matters.

. “But, it’s going to be turning a bit milder in the southwest. Not feeling particularly mild, however, with that wet and windy weather moving in as we end Friday. So, a soggy evening to come on Friday as that rain band moves its way eastwards. It will clear, but only to the next area of showers and gusty

will be heaviest, more than 100mm is possible.” Over the weekend two separate Atlantic low-pressure systems will track to the north-west of the UK, bringing further heavy and persistent rain as well as strengthening south-westerly winds. It's been a wet October so far, and there's more rain to come

in the months and years to come. The Met Office has taken a fresh approach to cross-curricular learning by focusing on real-world examples that help young people draw connections through their lives and the world around them. This focus makes the lessons relevant and appropriate to a range of skills

down in the mid-single figures for the south and east. So, a fairly cool feeling day. “As we head towards Sunday, there is unfortunately further wet and windy weather to come. Through the evening though, it'll likely stay fairly dry, at least across more northern areas. The rain will slowly start

speak to your local vet.” There is lots of advice on the Met Office website on cold weather. You can find information and advice from Traffic Scotland around travelling in severe weather on their 'Are you ready for Winter' web page The cold spell will come to an end later this week and through

and nowcasted events over the north- Supported by: Delivery Partners: eastern parts of Zambia as well as the alert that was issued for Kanyama earlier on the day. A storm had developed south of Kanyama, producing little rain before dying down as quickly as it had come. During the afternoon briefing

snowmelt which feeds many key rivers, decreasing freshwater availability. Climate change in combination with poor water management and degradation of natural water stores, will reduce water supply. Water demand and sanitation services will increasingly come under pressure as urban areas continue