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when he gets the zoomies,” while another was remembered fondly for “loving the wind in his fur - he’d sit in the garden for ages just enjoying it.” "It's about making people take notice..." While some of the names may bring a smile, the purpose behind storm naming is serious, as Rebekah Hicks, Chief
,” he points out. “However, we do already know that a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which can lead to increased rainfall.” Another factor that may have an influence is rising sea levels caused by climate change. Any hurricane storm could have more impact because of rising seas, creating
. Temperatures will vary across the country, with warm conditions in the southeast, possibly up to about 21-22°C in some areas. These temperatures fall just slightly short of some of the highest recorded throughout the event’s history and well ahead of last year's maximum temperature at St James's
covered with trees. But over time, the green cloak of oak and ash has been eroded to create space for communities and agriculture. Chris praises the recent modest increase in tree cover but he feels that targets for woodland recovery could be more ambitious with some areas in the UK having
can quickly become too hot and dry. Ensure good airflow and consider shading to protect delicate plants. May can offer an ideal blend of longer days, warmer temperatures, and drier conditions which are perfect for getting stuck into the garden. From planting out tender bedding plants
February in a series since 1910 (behind 1998), and included a new UK winter maximum temperature record (21.2 °C at Kew Gardens). March, April, July and December were all a degree or more warmer than average overall – and a new UK record of 38.7 °C was recorded at Cambridge Botanical Garden on July 25th
Very hot weather will last into next week for southern and eastern parts of the country, with warm weather elsewhere.
was recorded at both Heathrow and Kew Gardens, Greater London, making it the warmest August day since 2003. It's been very #hot in the southeast this afternoon with temperatures widely above 30°C 🌡️ Heathrow and Kew Gardens have now reached 36.4°C, making it the hottest August day since 2003 #UKheatwave
June 2021 The averaging period used for the following assessment was 1981-2010. The first half of June was largely dry and warm, though less settled over Scotland towards mid-month. The second half saw temperatures broadly nearer to average, with some days very cool for the time of year
high ground. Temperatures across the country then turned colder than average as high pressure near Iceland exerted its influence on the UK. The following brief period of low pressure saw an increase in temperatures, and then high pressure from the southwest moved in, bringing warm and settled
high ground. Temperatures across the country then turned colder than average as high pressure near Iceland exerted its influence on the UK. The following brief period of low pressure saw an increase in temperatures, and then high pressure from the southwest moved in, bringing warm and settled
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