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embedded within the fronts bringing torrential rainfall at times. The map below shows the daily rainfall totals 0900 UTC 20 to 0900 UTC 21 September 2018 from storm Bronagh. Upland areas of Wales, the southern Pennines and North York Moors recorded over 50mm of rain, with 78.6mm at Capel Curig (Conwy

such as the Derwent and Aire. On the 4th, the River Ouse at York was 5.3 m above its normal summer level and the associated flooding there was reported as the worst in 400 years of records; some 5000 properties were affected. Around this time there were similar scenes along the Severn, where water levels

average across much of South Yorkshire – with over 200% in a few locations. For comparison, in autumn 2000, over 200% of average fell widely across the eastern Pennines resulting in severe flooding problems in the north-east, with around 5000 properties flooded in York. Author: Mike Kendon, Met Office National Climate Information Centre Last updated 14/11/2019

, with Appleby badly affected from the River Eden. A British Airways flight was reported to have made the fastest subsonic New York to London journey, making use of powerful jet stream winds exceeding 250 mph. Weather data The analysis chart at 18 UTC 8 February 2020 shows frontal systems bringing heavy

places, and up to 40-60mm of rain accumulating over the North York Moors and East Yorkshire where storms align over similar areas. Frequent lightning and large hail are also possible.   Today's yellow thunderstorm warning across parts of northeast England has been updated Valid 1100 - 2000 Stay

, Commonwealth and Development Office Panellists Dr Neil Jennings, Imperial College London Prof Mans Nilsson, Stockholm Environment Institute Dr Jessica Omukuti, University of York Dr Adelle Thomas, Bahamas University 16.35-16.40 Mr Gee closing poem 16.40-17.00 Summarising remarks Prof Peter Stott, Met Office Prof Stephen Belcher, Met Office 17.00- 17:05 Closing address Prof Penny Endersby, Met Office Chief Executive

, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Panellists Dr Neil Jennings, Imperial College London Prof Mans Nilsson, Stockholm Environment Institute Dr Jessica Omukuti, University of York Dr Adelle Thomas, Bahamas University 16.35-16.40 Mr Gee closing poem 16.40-17.00 Summarising remarks Prof Peter Stott, Met Office Prof Stephen Belcher, Met Office 17.00- 17:05 Closing address Prof Penny Endersby, Met Office Chief Executive

, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Panellists Dr Neil Jennings, Imperial College London Prof Mans Nilsson, Stockholm Environment Institute Dr Jessica Omukuti, University of York Dr Adelle Thomas, Bahamas University Ms Rupa Mukerji, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation 16.35-16.40 Mr Gee

Manchester and West Yorkshire. Power outages affected 20,000 homes and there was severe flooding in the Pennines, for example in Mythamroyd and Hebden Bridge (West Yorkshire). As floodwaters moved downstream, thousands of properties were subsequently flooded in north Manchester, York, Leeds

are the Northern Lights and what causes them? Weather conditions Tonight’s weather conditions for viewing the Perseid meteor shower will vary across the UK. The best viewing opportunities are expected in the northeast, particularly from Newcastle down to York, where skies will remain largely clear