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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
Posted in Met Office News
Tagged #weatheraware, Beaufort scale, England, English Channel, Environment Agency, flooding, Met Office, rain, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Thursday
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How did the ‘Great Storm’ of 1987 develop?
From the trail of devastation left by the ‘Great Storm’ of 1987, it’s clear that it was an unusual event. Analysis of the storm suggests there had been nothing like it since 1703 and that it was an event so rare … Continue reading
Posted in Met Office in the Media, Met Office News
Tagged 1987, England, English Channel, great storm, gust, impact, low pressure, south west, southern, speed, sting jet, wind
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Communicating uncertain forecasts
This has been a challenging week for the Met Office. As early as last weekend our forecasters identified the potential for some very severe weather to affect the UK at the end of this week. Our forecasting systems had identified … Continue reading
Posted in Met Office in the Media, Met Office News
Tagged BBC, English Channel, gales, ice, ITV, Met Office, rain, severe gales, severe weather, snow, weather
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