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Strongest winds overnight 14 – 15 January 2015

Posted on 15 January, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

As expected, a powerful low pressure system affected the UK yesterday evening and overnight bringing gales and heavy rain to many areas. The low pressure system will continue to affect the UK today, bringing sunny spells and blustery, heavy showers with … Continue reading →

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The severe storm this weekend and why it’s not a hurricane

Posted on 26 October, 2013 by Helen Chivers

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 →

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