Tag Archives: Mediterranean

‘Medicane’ bringing ‘rough seas’ to Mediterranean

Posted on 28 September, 2018 by Met Office Press Office

A strong storm developing in the Mediterranean Sea, frequently referred to as a ‘medicane’, has been making the news in the last couple of days, but what exactly is a ‘medicane’? How is it defined? There is actually no official … Continue reading →

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Met Office helps Save the Children in their fight to save lives

Posted on 4 January, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

This autumn Save the Children rescued over 2600 refugees attempting to cross the Mediterranean as they fled persecution, war and hunger looking for a better life. As with any maritime operation the impact of the weather is a significant component … Continue reading →

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Global tropical storms, heavy rain and snow

Posted on 12 October, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

With the weather in the UK still relatively settled we take a look at where the weather may have an impact around the world in the coming days. Hurricane Nicole in the Atlantic Since yesterday Nicole, located in the Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Stormy weather in the Mediterranean

Posted on 15 November, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

The central and western Mediterranean will experience very unsettled conditions through the weekend and next week. Very heavy rain is expected to affect the northeast of Spain, southern France, the Balearic Isles, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy and the Adriatic facing Balkan … Continue reading →

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