Tag Archives: Wales

Guest blog: It’s raining – why have we still got a drought?

Posted on 20 April, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Trevor Bishop is Head of Water Resources at the Environment Agency. Here he explains why, despite the rain, we are still in a drought. In true bank holiday spirit the weather turned wet for the Easter holidays and it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Why are we in drought?

Posted on 13 March, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Rainfall amounts across many parts of the UK have been below average for the last two years. Importantly, this includes two dry winters – the periods when we would normally expect our rainfall to replenish river, reservoir and groundwater levels. … Continue reading →

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Weather forecasts in Welsh and Gaelic

Posted on 1 February, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

The Met Office has launched Gaelic and Welsh language forecasts on its website, providing the latest weather forecasts and warnings to the 600,000 Welsh speakers and 58,000 Gaelic speakers, along with thousands of learners across the UK. The Met Office … Continue reading →

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Wet and windy for the Ryder Cup

Posted on 30 September, 2010 by Met Office Press Office

Our forecasters are predicting a spell of unsettled weather over the coming days, as strong winds and rain sweep across the country. The weather conditions are likely to prove to be a challenge for the golfers at Celtic Manor in … Continue reading →

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Weather set to improve next week

Posted on 26 August, 2010 by Met Office Press Office

The weather is set to improve for most as we head through the Bank holiday weekend and in to next week, with more settled conditions spreading from the south and west. Our forecasts show that it is likely to stay … Continue reading →

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