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on record and storm Babet. Thunderstorms crossing the east of England on the 1st resulted in power cuts to thousands of properties, some flooding, and in Hertford two people were struck by lightning. In Scotland, flooding affected the West Highland Line on the 4th, and on 6th there was localized disruption

a higher density source of information and showed the developing convergence lines during the Birmingham storm. DH enquired about the density of the WOW (weather observations website) network recording the observations of the general public across the country. DR stated that the observations from WOW

to understand what information is required to continue to tackle the challenges around air pollution, in particular regarding the impact of climate on air quality. A scoping study led by the Universities of Edinburgh and Birmingham has shown, for example, that there is a high demand for air quality climate

continue to partner with RNLI and HM Coastguard to help people enjoy UK beaches safely. Our scientists showed that a record-breaking heatwave in north-west India and Pakistan, like that of 2022, has been made over 100 times more likely because of climate change. New Scottish Flood Forecast launched

coast. Low pressure developed in the southwest approaches on the 8th, drifted slowly north and east producing some significant rainfall for the southwest, past of Wales and the West Midlands. Totals in excess of 70mm were recorded over Cornwall, with other stations reporting 30mm or more. This trend

and east producing some significant rainfall for the southwest, past of Wales and the West Midlands. Totals in excess of 70mm were recorded over Cornwall, with other stations reporting 30mm or more. This trend continued further north on the 9th when the east coast and parts of Cumbria were hardest

. Provisional values are produced as near to real time as possible with final values issued after data quality-control. The HadCET and HadUKP are calculated differently as described below. The Central England Temperature series (HadCET) These series are representative of an area from the south Midlands

people, with 63% of those eligible saying they would check on neighbours or relatives. Wales is next with 60%, the Midlands reached 57%, Scotland 56%, southern England and eastern England each reached 52%. London had just 44% of those who were eligible stating that they would check on a vulnerable

of the Midlands have also been very dry. The last day of very widespread rainfall for East Anglia and the south-east was 29 May. A Level 3 heat-health watch has been issued in association with Public Health England, for a large part of England. The Heat Health Watch Service is designed to help healthcare

-round, especially along cold fronts. In the UK, thunderstorm frequency varies significantly. Some areas may experience fewer than five thunderstorm days annually, while others, particularly in the east Midlands and southeast England, may see up to 20. Seasonal variation is minimal along the western