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• 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

influence flight routes. READ MORE: 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

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

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

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

the steering becoming unresponsive, slow down gradually as it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road.” The risk of scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms tends to diminish over the weekend, with any activity being restricted to northern Britain. Away from

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

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

for the end of the week The jet stream will pick up an area of low pressure and steer it towards the UK Heavy rain and strong winds are likely for some, so keep up to date with the forecast 🌧️🌬️ pic.twitter.com/Fs8l6YcUgo — Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2025 As we move into Thursday night, spells

to develop, this jet oriented such that these lows will then be steered across the Atlantic towards the UK. The weather looks set to turn more unsettled later this week 🌧️ 🌬️ Find out the details here ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hVV2OS4NIf — Met Office (@metoffice) January 20, 2025 Chris continued