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. Weather extremes over the period 29 - 30 October 2008 Highest Maximum Temperature (29 October) 11.9°C at High Beach (Essex) Lowest Minimum Temperature (29 October) -6.6°C at Topcliffe (North Yorkshire) Most Rainfall (29 October) 187.8 mm at Ottery St Mary, Kings School (Devon) Most Sunshine (29 & 30

and inland waterways. As it is outside of the summer season, not everyone will be able to access a lifeguarded beach so we’d like to remind people what to do if they find themselves struggling in the water. “Remember to float to live. Tilt your head back with your ears submerged, try to relax

in to reduce your risk of cold-water shock. “If you’re planning on heading to the beach, we highly recommend you visit one that is lifeguarded and you swim between the red and yellow flags. This is the safest area and is most closely monitored by lifeguards. “If you get into trouble in the water, Float

complete a few checks before they get out onto the open road. Ensuring oil and coolant levels are where they should be is a must, as is checking tyres are free of damage and are properly inflated.” If you are heading to the coast, you can now get the Met Office beach forecast on you Met Office app

received a distinction for his MSc in Applied Physical Oceanography at the University of Wales, Bangor, before doing a PhD at the University of Plymouth where he measured and modelled cross-shore sediment transport and profile evolution on natural beaches.

, and eventually found washed up on a beach in Ireland. But what have we learned from the lost buoy? Ocean buoys are floating platforms equipped with advanced sensors that collect vital meteorological and oceanographic data. These observations are essential for weather forecasting and storm warnings

: “If you’re heading to the coast, beware of large waves and stay away from the edge – even from shore, large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and drag you out to sea. Check your surroundings – storms can change the landscape of some beaches, changing or damaging access points. “If you find

. In the red warning area, we could see wind gusts of up to 90 miles per hour along the coasts of west and south Wales as well as funnelling through the Bristol Channel, with some very large waves on exposed beaches. “Although there is a lower likelihood of impacts outside of the red and amber warning areas

and cool off in these high temperatures, but remembering this one piece of advice could save your life if you find yourself struggling in water. ‘We also encourage people to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags, which is the area most closely monitored by the lifeguards

this weekend. The RNLI have launched their Respect the Water campaign, reminding people to stay safe near the water. Ross Macleod, RNLI Coastal Safety Manager advises: ‘for those who are planning to go into the water, the best way to stay safe is to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red