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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

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

, steering cooler Atlantic air across the country. Just how high will temperatures get? 🌡️ Here's a look at when the peak temperatures may occur where you are over the next few days 📈 pic.twitter.com/wgnhRDnh2u — Met Office (@metoffice) June 18, 2025 Short-Term Outlook: Heat Peaks This Weekend

stretches of motorway as you can be buffeted off course, and keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel. Drivers should also remember to give extra space to cyclists and motorcyclists when overtaking. In extreme windy conditions, bridges may also be closed and trees may fall so it’s important to allow extra

of air over parts of North America is generating a stark contrast in temperatures across the continent, acting to strengthen the jet stream resulting in deeper low pressure systems being able to develop, this jet oriented such that these lows will then be steered across the Atlantic towards the UK

scale hydrological cycle. Arctic/Subarctic Ocean Fluxes (ASOF) We contribute in an advisory capacity to the ASOF international programme as part of its science steering committee. NERC RAPID-WATCH programme In collaboration with the NERC RAPID-WATCH programme, we are contributing to the development

that the climate model methodology had developed sufficiently to replace the semi-subjective method, ICPAC was ready. In 2019 a Steering Group was set up to achieve this, Dr Zewdu Segele, head of ICPAC’s Climate Modelling Group said: “We had been developing facilities to make use of the climate

in the creation of a new cross-government steering group for radiological modelling capability. “Bridging the gap between science and decision-making, his responsiveness and proactive engagement in a time of need set him apart.”  Dr Hort originally trained as an engineer at the University of Surrey and developed

of which were forecast to be green at year-end; progress on an update to the Met Office’s automated forecast data feed; a preliminary visit by the recently appointed Met Office Chief Executive Penny Endersby; the appointment of Stephen Belcher (Chief Scientist) to the steering committee

of weather and climate. Science and innovation have large roles to play in helping steer our world towards a more sustainable future. And this hope remains, even in the face of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, a key part of which will be seeking to ensure that this is carried out in a way