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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.

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

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

a week to go before the full data comes in. However, some places, including Northern Ireland and parts of the southwest, have been wetter than average so far. Heatwave for the UK? “Heatwave horror as Britain forecast mega 22°C and will be hotter than Ibiza,” is a more alarming headline online. What

for much of the UK, with temperatures gradually rising to around or a little above average. The headline references next week for an ‘exact date’ of warmer weather. Forecasting beyond a week ahead comes with in-built uncertainty, so it’s not possible to pinpoint exact dates for specific conditions

present in summer so far.” Any warmth to come? While there will be some sunny spells for some later this week, temperatures remain likely to be either slightly below or around average for the time of year recovering slightly through the weekend or early next week. Global drivers of the UK’s weather

, ask the pupils to come up with a list of things that they can find in the sky if went outside and looked up at different times of the day and night. If they are close to a window, ask your pupils to look outside for ideas or take them outside to observe. Groupwork 5 minutes Examples: clouds, birds

through the pre-season and during times when no natural snow is expected. The process requires: water, often sourced from nearby reservoirs; air temperatures between -1°C to 6°C; low humidity air; and light winds. Artificial snow comes with a number of caveats – it requires considerable use of energy

an essential role in dealing with many of the issues. These include severe weather, space weather, coastal flooding, drought etc. Met Office Services Director, Simon Brown, explains the Met Office role when it comes to preparing for and coping with many of these risks. The Met Office is a Category 2