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measured turbulence and cloud properties alongside the CAMRa steerable radar, often making synergistic measurements of the same clouds. Observations took place across a range of conditions from shallow clouds, giving light rain, to deeper more active storms with heavy rain at the surface. For the first

Teams in August 2019.   Professional responsibilities Executive committee member of LandAware - International Network on Landslide Early Warning Systems Steering group member of the of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)/ World Weather Research Programme

Oscillation). This may provide the basis of skilful shelf seas forecasts. He has also been the Met Office representative on the steering committee of the Marine Climate Change Impact Partnership (MCCIP) since 2009. MCCIP communicates climate impact science from the scientist to government

is essential for accurately modelling air temperature and humidity. Jenn is a member of the LIAISE steering committee, an international land surface & boundary layer field campaign, which is part of the HyMeX programme (Hydrological cycle in the Mediterranean Experiment) and a GEWEX (Global Energy

• Station 4 – weather conditions e.g. descriptions of wind, heatwaves, snow Forecasting fact-busters film Slides 2 – 3 Once groups have explored each station, bring pupils’ attention back to the front and ask the class: • What do they think these objects/images are for? (Steer discussion towards weather

, which can also influence flight routes. READ MORE: How does the Met Office monitor space weather? Why Does It Matter? Although the jet stream is invisible to the naked eye, its influence is felt every day. From steering storms across the Atlantic to shaping our seasonal weather patterns, the jet stream

potential of risk to travellers. RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “Drivers encountering high winds are advised to reduce their speed, ensure they hold the steering wheel firmly and be prepared for sudden gusts, debris and even fallen branches in the road.  Allow plenty of room between your vehicle

committee of the Commission for Basic Systems as Chair of the Data Processing and Forecasting System. He also chaired the Steering Group of the WMO Severe Weather Forecast Demonstration Projects to build capacity for prediction of hazardous weather in less-developed countries. He now chairs the Expert

moving in, drivers are going to once again need to be ready to cope with difficult driving conditions in the run up to the new year. "The most important thing they should do is reduce their speeds, especially on exposed and upland roads, and to always keep a firm hold of the steering wheel to avoid

the steering becoming unresponsive, slow down gradually as it probably means that water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road.” The risk of scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms tends to diminish over the weekend, with any activity being restricted to northern Britain. Away from