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and intense heatwaves. A new Met Office study released in June highlights how UK heatwaves could become longer and hotter due to escalating climate trends, with an estimated 50-50 chance of seeing 40°C again in the UK in the next 12 years.  A heatwave in the water continues  The UK continues

emerge, some of them more obvious than others. The most obvious impact was on water resources from the dry start to the year, exacerbated by the exceptionally dry and hot summer. This led to a declaration of drought across many regions of the country. The record annual warmth also contributed

litter”, OR life in the “ecotone” • Spend most of time (90%) in the soil/litter • Lose moisture easily • Need to keep moisture up – needs to be humid • Less active when very hot or very cold temps – like mild winters • Spends most of the year alternating between leaf litter and tips of vegetation

quickly when it comes to summer rainfall, with short heavy bursts quickly pepping up totals and a few very hot days can bring average temperatures up quickly.   Looking back at previous statistics from this time period (1 June to 15 July) in a daily series from 1960, the lowest mean temperature

weather events. We know that on average the UK is projected to become hotter and drier in summer, and warmer and wetter in winter – this tells us a lot, but for those assessing climate change risk it’s important to better understand how extreme weather events are likely to change too”. The updated

to rise under all emission pathways. The UKCP headlines for the UK, are consistent with these results for City of London. Compared to a 1981-2000 baseline, the average change in: UKCP Headline Results for City of London, UK 2030 (2020-2039) *Hot spells = a maximum daytime temperature exceeding 30 °C

advice check out the NHS advice on how to cope in hot weather.    Further ahead  Although the details of the forecast are still being determined, the risk of heavy, thundery showers is likely to continue early next week; with the most frequent showers more likely in the northeast of the UK.

under all emission pathways. The UKCP headlines for the UK, are consistent with these results for Glasgow. Compared to a 1981-2000 baseline, the average change in: UKCP Headline Results for Glasgow, UK 2030 (2020-2039) *Hot spells = a maximum daytime temperature exceeding 30 °C for two or more

under all emission pathways. The UKCP headlines for the UK, are consistent with these results for Exeter. *Hot spells = a maximum daytime temperature exceeding 30 °C for two or more consecutive days. Compared to a 1981-2000 baseline, the average change in: UKCP Headline Results for Exeter, UK 2030

a key challenge in East Africa and will likely become more difficult as rainfall variability increases. • The impacts of climate change on freshwater availability will likely be modest compared with demand-side pressures. Localised ‘hot spots’ of over-exploitation are likely to grow in number