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decade (2009-2018), have been on average 5% wetter than 1981-2010 and 12% wetter than 1961-1990. Summers in the UK have also been wetter, by 11% and 13% respectively. However, very long-period natural variations are also seen in the longer observational record. These show periods in earlier parts

and 12% wetter than 1961-1990. Summers in the UK have also been wetter, by 11% and 13% respectively. However, very long-period natural variations are also seen in the longer observational record. These show periods in earlier parts of the historical record with similar levels of UK summer rainfall

mainly dry. Sunshine and showers on the 19th and 20th, the showers locally thundery at times in the south. Rain spread north-eastwards on the 21st and it turned very mild in the south with highs of 14.6 °C at Yeovilton (Somerset) and Exeter Airport (Devon). The following night was also very mild

, and some patchy light rain, sleet and snow spread south-east. It turned very mild overnight 24th/25th in the south-west with a minimum of 10.1 °C at St Marys (Scilly), and this milder air spread to all other parts on the 25th, with a little light rain and drizzle, and the temperature reached 14.2 °C

Winters in the UK, for the most recent decade (2009-2018), have been on average 5% wetter than 1981- 2010 and 12% wetter than 1961-1990. Summers in the UK have also been wetter, by 11% and 13% respectively. However, very long-period natural variations are also seen in the longer observational

, thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Wales and southern England. A very localised storm affected Criccieth (Gwynedd) on the 3rd, with surface water flooding along the town’s main street, manhole covers being forced up and a few properties being inundated. The following day saw surface water flooding

to ensure delivery of PWS remains on track and any issues around performance were identified and escalated. DP attended a very informative deep dive session on Science. 5. Independent Member Report DH updated the group on her activity over the last few months including chairing the MARG meeting

with atmosphere and oceanic conditions dating from between 19 August and 8 September 2018. Figure 1.1: Predicted probabilities for October-November-December 2019 rainfall from the statistical and dynamical forecasts. Probabilities are for 5 quintile categories referred to as: very dry, dry, average

for the first time a pathway that shows emissions peaking this decade due to policies put in place because of the energy security crisis globally. 2022 Met Office COP27 webinar However, while some progress is clearly being made, it is very limited progress. Every fraction of a degree counts towards

/BOM State of the Climate Report 20183 a) Annual sum of daily FFDI, 1978-2017. Positive trends, shown in the yellow to red colours, show an increasing length and intensity of the fire weather season. b)  Average Area of the number of days with FFDI greater than 25 (very high fire danger) in Victoria