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with several more powerful April storms in the observational record, including 1 April 1994, 11 April 1989 and 2 April 1973. (6 and 7 April 2024 storm Kathleen highlighted in orange). Author: Mike Kendon, Met Office National Climate Information Centre Last updated 01/05/2024
cyclones Do tropical cyclones occur in the UK? Is climate change affecting tropical cyclones? Further information Introduction Tropical cyclones are one of the most dangerous natural hazards to people. Every year, they cause considerable loss of life and do immense damage to property. However
Summary Arctic sea ice extent is 2nd lowest on record for the time of year as of 6th July, following well above-average ice loss during June Extent is very low on the Atlantic side of the Arctic but nearer average on the Pacific side Upper air temperatures were above average in many regions near
Outlook for global climate in the coming years
), which makes 2016 one of the warmest two years on record. These high global temperatures are consistent with continued high levels of greenhouse gases and big changes that are currently underway in the climate system. Introduction Decadal forecasts are designed to predict fluctuations in the climate
in the 2020s, international efforts to try and reach global agreement and reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been largely ineffective. Because of climate change, extreme rainfall events are now 40% more intense on average than at the start of the century and records are being broken regularly. Due
Summary Arctic sea ice extent is currently well below average, the 5th lowest on record for the time of year following quite fast ice loss during May Extent is particularly low in the seas on the Atlantic side of the Arctic Winter and spring in the Arctic have been very mild, and winter Arctic sea
of global warming. Each year at the start of the Conference of the Parties (COP) the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) publishes an update to its annual State of the Global Climate report. This year the update highlights how 2024 is on track to be the world’s hottest year on record, surpassing
is a member of the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre. He said: “Detailed frost recording in the UK began in 1961. With only 11 days of frost, March 2017 was the most frost-free since March 1998. In fact, England had fewer air frosts than in any other March since records of air frost began
August 2024 Monthly Weather Report This document provides a summary of the UK’s weather and climate statistics for August 2024. Table of Contents 1. UK overview 2. Weather impacts 3. Monthly extremes 4. Monthly maps 5. Monthly climate statistics 6. Monthly time-series 7. Daily time-series 8. Daily
July 2023 Monthly Weather Report This document provides a summary of the UK’s weather and climate statistics for July 2023. Table of Contents 1. UK overview 2. Weather impacts 3. Monthly extremes 4. Monthly maps 5. Monthly climate statistics 6. Monthly time-series 7. Daily time-series 8. Daily
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