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safe in thunderstorms   We issue thunderstorm warnings because the impacts can be very severe, with intense downbursts of rain in a short period of time causing surface water flooding, gusty winds, lightning and large hail too. It’s worth being aware of what you can do to stay safe if you find yourself

Q: Who can I ask about accessibility in Exeter?  For information about Exeter’s accessibility, including public transport, please visit our website which provides some useful information.  Q: Can I park at the Met Office?   Parking is very limited at the Met Office HQ so please try to take public

After a warm week in which we saw the hottest April day since 1949 with 29.1°C recorded at St James’s Park in London, the warm conditions are forecast to stretch into the weekend, albeit at not quite the same intensity. There were a number of weather station records set stretching from Yorkshire

displays in spring. However, if it is too wet, there is the risk of damaging the delicate grounds around the public car parks. If it’s too windy, there is a risk that people might be injured by falling trees or branches. In the past, you have found that people don’t visit if it’s too wet, windy or cold

most vulnerable. Network rail issued a ‘do not travel’ warning and rail services were severely disrupted due to tracks buckling and overhead cables sagging. Many services operated a reduced timetable or were cancelled; there were no trains on the East Coast Main Line from London King’s Cross

. Improved seasonal forecast methods make the climate outlook more reliable and effective for enhancing resilience to climate related risks over the region. References Barnston, A. G., and M. K. Tippett, 2017: Do statistical pattern corrections improve seasonal climate predictions in the North

As thousands of music lovers descend on Sefton Park for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, the weather in Liverpool is set to deliver a varied mix of sunshine, showers, and gusty winds, making it essential for festivalgoers to come prepared for all conditions. Friday offers the most settled weather

Whether it’s a walk in the park, a trip to the coast, or simply relaxing in the garden, this week's higher temperatures are a welcome change for many. However, it’s important to remember that while we may enjoy the heat, our pets can find it much more challenging. Just like people, animals

Convention, some of which overlap with protected areas (reserves and national parks) (Dargie et al., 2019: 679-80). But this recognition does not necessarily translate into protection on the ground, and the protected area network in the DRC and ROC covers only 11% of the peatlands (Dargie et al

at Horsham, Tunbridge Wells and Regent’s Park.   High temperatures but heatwave unlikely Deputy Chief Meteorologist Michael Silverstone said: “We are experiencing a brief very warm or even hot spell, which isn’t abnormal for the time of year. However, if we reach 30°C on Thursday, 1st May