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New analysis of observations shows that extremes of temperature in the UK are most affected by human induced climate change. This means the UK is seeing, on average, more frequent periods of hot weather, bringing challenges for infrastructure, health and wellbeing. The observations also suggest

with future changes in climate. Climate projections show a spread of possible outcomes, and this is useful to assess opportunity or risk. In the UK, climate projections show a tendency towards warmer and wetter winters, and hotter and drier summers. Natural variability in the weather will continue

, particularly in the north and west, will experience hotter conditions than during previous heatwaves, thanks to a southeasterly airflow. Eastern coastal areas may see some early mist and low cloud, which could linger into the afternoon in a few locations. However, for most of the country, Saturday

of East Anglia briefly, then turning brighter in some eastern counties for a time, while patchy rain and drizzle started in northern and western parts during the afternoon, becoming more widespread later. Milder air spread in to give a generally cloudy day on the 30th with showers for some areas

. Christmas weather Through the weekend a band of rain sinks south, initially with colder, showery conditions to the north and milder, wetter conditions to the south. As this clears south, a ridge of high pressure is likely to briefly build from the south-west. Wintry showers continue to feed in across

a brief respite from the winds and rain for a time, before another front moves in from the west, bringing further wet and windy weather.   Helen Caughey continued: “Although timings are generally more uncertain at this range, there’s good model agreement of a continuation of a cyclonic westerly regime

with the BBC, including the recently instated joint strategic forum – “Weather Board”. • The Health business was discussed briefly and the Board noted a fuller presentation would be made at the next meeting. • JH reported on recent successful visits from Chris Huhne MP (DECC), Lord Henley (Defra’s

to lockdown. • James Partington (NED, BEIS representative) briefed the Board on activities at BEIS. Kim Shillinglaw had been appointed as the independent member of the Public Weather Service Customer Group (PWSCG). • Nick Jobling (Chief Financial Officer) presented the Finance Report, noting the cash

, and the annual audit plan. � Rob Varley presented the annual Awards for Excellence nominees and the Board endorsed the winners. � Nick Jobling briefed the Board on the new equality-proofed multi-year pay agreement and the Board noted a number of points including the financials; detail of the pay model

briefly, in the dominant weather pattern for the UK later next week. Steven Keates explained: “For the latter half of next week, there are some signals of a shift in the jet stream which may allow for high pressure to build in for southern areas of the UK, increasing the likelihood of some drier weather