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used traditional indicators of weather conditions include the following: � � � � � � � A big white cloud with black edges indicates that strong gusts of wind may come suddenly from any direction. This phenomenon is known in Luo as “Kus.” It brings good fishing conditions, but is notorious for causing

Sea breeze - As we saw in session 1, wind comes from the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure regions. In the summer, the surface of the land is heated by the sun and becomes hotter than the surface of the sea. This causes the air above the land to rise (also convection taking place

. The establishment of the Climate Application and Prediction Centre for Central Africa (CAPC-CA) comes in response to the difficulties which the individual National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in the area face in fulfilling their mission and providing national users with high-quality climate

. Different winds are described and characterised according to strength and the direction from which they come. For example, the fisher folk community on Kenyan side of Lake Victoria refer to a certain strong wind coming from the southwest as “Ogingo”. This wind brings the danger of waterspouts which

: @MetOfficeww Background to CSSP China: Climate science is a complex and ever-evolving field that affects every aspect of our lives. From extreme weather events to rising sea levels, the impact of climate change is undeniable. But with challenge comes opportunity, and we believe that by working together

streams. Additionally, over ocean, where many observations come from ships and buoys, the humidity data are more uncertain because of biases from different ship heights and different instrumentation. HadISDH.marine has adjustments applied to account for these biases. In summary, all climate monitoring

impacts of windstorms, from storm surges and high waves, will worsen as the sea level rises. More storms to come this year? After Storm Jocelyn this week, the UK will continue to see spells of wet and windy weather, especially in northern and western areas. Long range models suggest that late

names for the 2025/26 season. While summer may be dominated by heatwaves, it’s also a time to think ahead and prepare for the storms that may come. Keep up to date with weather warnings, and you can find the latest forecast on our website, on YouTube, by following us on X and Facebook, as well

are classified using terms such as ‘severe gale’ or ‘storm’, depending on their intensity. When it comes to marine forecasts, the Met Office uses The Beaufort scale, a practical system for gauging wind strength based on visual assessments of sea surface conditions. Wind is a dynamic and complex phenomenon

is UV radiation and how does it affect your health? Author: Press Office 29 April 2025 In this article, we'll explain what UV radiation is, how it affects your health, and how you can protect yourself from too much UV exposure. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of energy that comes from the sun