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The severe storm this weekend and why it’s not a hurricane
There is much coverage of the storm heading our way later this weekend with mentions of it being a ‘hurricane’. This is not strictly correct as we don’t get hurricanes in the UK and this is why. Hurricanes are warm … Continue reading
More heavy rain and gales on the way
As forecast, unsettled weather continues across the UK, with more heavy rain and strong winds expected to affect all areas over the next few days. The Met Office, Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency are warning the public to … Continue reading
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Tagged #weatheraware, Beaufort scale, England, English Channel, Environment Agency, flooding, Met Office, rain, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Thursday
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