Polling by the Met Office shows that over half the British public are consciously making low-carbon choices, with nearly two thirds wanting to do more. In a YouGov survey, a representative sample of the British public was asked about the action they are taking to reduce their carbon footprint and their perceptions on if people… Continue reading Over half of public making low-carbon decisions
The rest of this week is looking changeable and rather cool for many with a spell of strong winds and heavy rain on Friday. On Thursday there will be some sunny spells with scattered showers before the jet stream, strengthened by the warm tropical air pushed northwards by Hurricane Ian, sweeps an area of low pressure… Continue reading Wet and windy end to the week
A new highest daily minimum temperature record has been set during the unprecedented hot spell. A low of 26.8°C was recorded at Shirburn Model Farm in Oxfordshire on 19 July 2022 at 04:32AM, meaning that the temperature never got below 26.8°C over a 24 hour period. This replaces the record set at Kenley Airfield on… Continue reading New record from July heat
The UK is entering a more unsettled period of weather, with thunderstorms dominating the forecast up to Wednesday. A number of Yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued for the UK, highlighting the potential for frequent lightning, large hail and flash flooding impacts from the intense rainfall which could see values of at least 50mm in… Continue reading UK heading for days of thunder
While some places stay dry, others are likely to see thunderstorms with torrential rain bringing some disruption. What to expect Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life Where flooding… Continue reading Yellow warning for Thunderstorms in North West England
While some places stay dry, others are likely to see thunderstorms with torrential rain during Tuesday, bringing possible disruption. What to expect Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater,… Continue reading Yellow warning for thunderstorms and torrential rain in North West England
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office as the heatwave draws to a close with a thundery mix from late on Sunday into the early part of next week. The Extreme heat warning remains in place until Sunday, with much of England and Wales likely to see temperatures into the low-to-mid 30s Celsius,… Continue reading Extreme heat ahead of thunderstorm warnings
Temperatures are forecast to build this week, with heatwave thresholds likely to be met for much of the UK, particularly England and Wales. The heat will build through the week, likely peaking on Friday and Saturday thanks to the influence of high pressure. Temperatures are likely to rise into the low-to-mid 30s Celsius for central… Continue reading Heatwave on the way for many
Some places could see slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms during Friday. What to expect Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services There is a slight chance that power… Continue reading Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting North West England
Some exceptionally high temperatures are possible during Sunday and could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. What to expect Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should… Continue reading Amber warning for North West England: Extreme Heat
