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Climate risk report for the East Africa region

The climate risk report for the East Africa region is part of a series of regional climate risk reports the Met Office has produced in collaboration with ODI and commissioned by FCDO to provide evidence to the UK Government in support of adaptation and resilience planning and investments

Saturday 31 January 1953 (East Coast Floods) Weather chart for 0600 UTC on 31 January 1953 General summary The most prominent feature of the weather was the wind. To start the day, the wind was a strong north-westerly, approaching gale force across Scotland. During the afternoon the wind veered

(e.g. in the Ouse Washes) and receding flood waters stranded fish. The wet spell was punctuated by numerous high rainfall totals causing flooding problems. Notable one-day accumulations included 101 mm at Chilgrove House, West Sussex on 10 June and 208 mm at Honister Pass, Cumbria on 22 June. Two

An area of low-pressure, now named Storm Conall by KNMI, which will bring rain to the south and southeast of the UK tonight, will continue to develop and strengthen as it moves east past the UK into the southern North Sea and will bring some strong impactful winds to the Netherlands during

February and March 2018 (Snow and Low Temperatures - the 'Beast from the East') Weather chart for 1200 UTC on 26 February 2018 General summary A large large area of high pressure dominating Scandinavia and Northern Europe resulted in an easterly airflow across the UK, drawing bitterly cold air

WISER Africa Co-Production Fellowships CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 1. Introduction Are you an early career researcher/professional based in East Africa with a strong interest in transdisciplinary co-production of weather/climate services? We are seeking talented and emerging experts in transdisciplinary

North East England: climate This describes the main features of the climate of NE England, the area east of the Pennine watershed from the Scottish border southwards to South Yorkshire. It comprises the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, North, West and South Yorkshire

The new radar is set to enhance the accuracy of rainfall measurements and weather forecasts, not only in the east, but also the wider UK.

Jointly funded by the Met Office and the Environment Agency, this major infrastructure project will deliver high-resolution rainfall data for East Anglia, an area that has historically lacked the radar coverage seen in other parts of England. The new radar will provide more detailed and reliable