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is a member of the NERC High Performance Computing Steering Committee and is a past member of the ENES Task Force on High Performance Computing and part of the PRACE working group on Weather, Climate and Earth Sciences.

measured turbulence and cloud properties alongside the CAMRa steerable radar, often making synergistic measurements of the same clouds. Observations took place across a range of conditions from shallow clouds, giving light rain, to deeper more active storms with heavy rain at the surface. For the first

Oscillation). This may provide the basis of skilful shelf seas forecasts. He has also been the Met Office representative on the steering committee of the Marine Climate Change Impact Partnership (MCCIP) since 2009. MCCIP communicates climate impact science from the scientist to government

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

is essential for accurately modelling air temperature and humidity. Jenn is a member of the LIAISE steering committee, an international land surface & boundary layer field campaign, which is part of the HyMeX programme (Hydrological cycle in the Mediterranean Experiment) and a GEWEX (Global Energy

, which can also 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

• 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

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

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