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spent an intense but very enjoyable two weeks analysing how rainfall variability is expected to change over various different regions of Brazil. This built on previous work that Jo and Aurel had published on changes in Australian monsoon rainfall and was a great opportunity to strengthen links

the impact of a released contaminant over distances ranging from a few hundred metres to the entire globe. The Atmospheric Dispersion and Air Quality team carry out a very active combination of research, model development, consultancy and support of emergency events associated with atmospheric dispersion

, with the potential for wintry showers in northern areas. At this stage there is very little sign of any widespread or severe cold and wintry weather. As always, these longer range forecast subject to change so for the day to day detail keep up to date with the latest forecast on our website

are used? Do they change the way the forecast might be interpreted? Give the group 5-10 minutes to write down their answers. Then pick one or two questions from the list and ask each group to share their answer. Emphasise that the weather can be reported very differently in different media Ask

.  Saunders continued: “After weeks of predominantly high temperatures and very little rainfall for many parts of the country, high pressure is finally breaking down allowing a cold front to introduce cooler, fresher air from the Atlantic to all parts of the UK.  Temperatures will still often be in the low

and western parts of the warning area. Some hill snow in the north in areas above 200m elevation can also be expected. #StormDarragh has been named and is forecast to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and through the weekend #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/xqPH9hvqxs — Met

Executive, Prof Penny Endersby CBE, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Simon on board with his wealth of experience at a very exciting time for the Met Office, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding job Rob Woodward has done steering us through the last six years." Science Minister, Lord Vallance

in many central and southern parts of England and Wales. Winds eased in the evening but severe gales affected northern England and eastern Scotland for a time. It was very mild at first over England and Wales but became much cooler by late afternoon. Scotland and Northern Ireland were mostly rather

Friday 16 October 1987 (October 1987 Storm) Weather chart for 1200 UTC on 16 October 1987 General summary An intense depression crossed the coast of South Devon soon after midnight, moving quickly, and deepening rapidly, with a track across the Midlands and out towards the Humber Estuary. The very

to be expected for the whole month fell across parts of the West and North Midlands. Storm Dennis also brought persistent very strong winds with gusts over 50 knots across the UK and over 60 knots around exposed coastlines but the worst of the impacts were from the rain. Significant weather event South