Tag Archives: Floods

The Met Office’s outlook to the end of 2014

Posted on 5 October, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

There are some headlines in the media today which suggest the UK faces another mild, wet and stormy winter this year based on the latest Met Office three month outlook for contingency planners. Every month the Met Office updates its … Continue reading →

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Winter so far – 18th February rainfall update

Posted on 18 February, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

As the UK heads into a period of more normal unsettled winter weather weather, the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre has looked at statistics for this winter so far (from 1 December 2013 to 13 February 2014). These add … Continue reading →

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What to do in heavy rain

Posted on 14 May, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

The next few days will see some heavy rain across the country resulting in possible disruption. Yellow alerts have been issued by the Met Office this week for many areas of the UK. Met Office warnings and what they mean … Continue reading →

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Guest blog: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 1953 floods

Posted on 31 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Craig Woolhouse is Head of Flood Incident Management at the Environment Agency. He looks at how flood risk management has progressed since 1953 and how you can keep flood aware. Today marks the 60th anniversary of the 1953 floods where … Continue reading →

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Flooding in Cornwall

Posted on 17 November, 2010 by Met Office Press Office

A band of heavy rain, accompanied by strong and gusty winds pushed across Cornwall overnight last night, resulting in a number of towns and villages experiencing flooding this morning. There was some intense, but short-lived downpours as the rain pushed east, with … Continue reading →

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Met Office role in Scottish Flood Forecasting Service

Posted on 4 October, 2010 by Met Office Press Office

Emergency responders — and ultimately vulnerable communities and businesses — across Scotland can look forward to better flood forecasting thanks to the development of the Scottish Flood Forecasting Service. The Scottish Government have announced funding of £750,000 to improve flood … Continue reading →

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