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Information brief Future tropical cyclone risk in the Philippines This information brief summarises new research on tropical cyclone projections for the Philippines in the mid 21st century, and highlights the implications for long-term planning and adaptation decisions. Building resilience

Weather forecasting in 1944 In 1944 critical military decisions were made based on weather forecasts. These were compiled using data gathered from air reconnaissance, ship observations (often sent ashore using pigeons), UK observation sites, and from the Germans - once the allies broke the Enigma

In September, as the sun starts to set over the Arctic, the annual cycle of summer sea ice melting draws to a close. As the influence of the Sun's rays decreases, the ocean surface cools, the sea begins to freeze once again and the sea ice cover expands. When quantifying the amount of sea ice

been declared and could impact global weather patterns through our meteorological winter. View a brief explanation of El Nino and La Nina. In general, the influence of El Nino on UK weather is weak. Each El Nino event is different, but this page includes some discussion of some historical impacts

% if the respondents were from media organisations and 30% from weather and climate organisations. Statistics of the responses is provided in the graphics and brief summary of the main results is below. Overall assessment: all respondents agreed that the workshop had met their expectations, with 70% strongly

high ground. Temperatures across the country then turned colder than average as high pressure near Iceland exerted its influence on the UK. The following brief period of low pressure saw an increase in temperatures, and then high pressure from the southwest moved in, bringing warm and settled

high ground. Temperatures across the country then turned colder than average as high pressure near Iceland exerted its influence on the UK. The following brief period of low pressure saw an increase in temperatures, and then high pressure from the southwest moved in, bringing warm and settled

society who disseminate the climate information Kaggwa also briefed participants that NECJOGHA had started three WhatsApp groups for each country of East Africa namely Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda which are under the present Weatherwise project which NECJOGHA is implementing now. He said these groups help

Met Office Board Summary 25 Jan 2011 • The Met Office Board were shown a short video piece by Hd of Seasonal to Decadal Forecast, which showcased the concept of providing on-line media information and briefed the Board on La Nina and regionalised flooding. • Julia Slingo, Chief Scientist