Meteorologists meet to discuss Britain's 'weird' weather
11 years, 9 months ago

Meteorologists meet to discuss Britain's 'weird' weather

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Meteorologists and climate scientists are meeting Tuesday to discuss why this traditionally temperate country has recently experienced icy winters, washed-out summers and the coldest spring in a half-century. Scientist Stephen Belcher, who is chairing the workshop organized by Britain’s weather-forecasting agency, the Met Office, said its goal is to look at whether the weird weather is the result of “a run of natural variability,” or the product of human-driven climate change. He said one theory is that there is a link between declining Arctic sea ice and the European climate, “but exactly how this process might work, and how important it may be among a host of other factors, remains unclear.” Most scientists agree that the Earth’s temperature is increasing because of emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Scientists also believe a southern dip in the jet stream, the narrow band of fast-moving wind which flows west to east across the Atlantic, may be partly to blame for some of Britain’s cool, wet weather.

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Met Office issues ice warning with more snow set to hit as cold Arctic air puts Britain in the freezer
1 week, 5 days ago

Met Office issues ice warning with more snow set to hit as cold Arctic air puts Britain in the freezer

Daily Mail  

Britain woke up to a sub-zero morning today with temperatures falling to -4C, an ice warning in place and more snow on the way. The Met Office said cold Arctic air would remain in force over the coming days before the return of milder but wetter and windier weather from the West next week. Horses on the snow-covered gallops at …

UK weather mapped: Where snow and torrential downpours will hit Britain
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

UK weather mapped: Where snow and torrential downpours will hit Britain

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UK weather mapped: Where snow and torrential downpours will hit Britain
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1 month ago

UK weather mapped: Where snow and torrential downpours will hit Britain

The Independent  

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UK weather live: Freezing rain to turn to snow across England as Met Office urges travel caution
1 month, 1 week ago

UK weather live: Freezing rain to turn to snow across England as Met Office urges travel caution

The Independent  

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UK weather live: Freezing rain to turn to snow across England as Met Office urges travel caution
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1 month, 1 week ago

UK weather live: Freezing rain to turn to snow across England as Met Office urges travel caution

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UK braces for heavy rain and windy weather with possible snow in northern England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK braces for heavy rain and windy weather with possible snow in northern England

The Independent  

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Why is the UK experiencing back to back storms? The phenomena explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why is the UK experiencing back to back storms? The phenomena explained

The Independent  

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The most accurate weather app has finally been identified
2 months, 1 week ago

The most accurate weather app has finally been identified

Daily Mail  

With Britain just coming out the other side of an Arctic blast, many Britons have been keeping a keen eye on their weather apps. Dr Rob Thompson, who led the research, said: 'Whether you use BBC Weather or Met Office for checking the weather, you're in good hands. 'BBC Weather appears to be slightly better at predicting rain, although its …

UK weather live: Met office issues three day snow warning for most of England
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UK weather live: Met office issues three day snow warning for most of England

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Met Office: Warnings for snow, rain and wind issued over New Year’s Eve
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Met Office: Warnings for snow, rain and wind issued over New Year’s Eve

The Independent  

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Met Office warns Britain could be battered by more bad weather over the weekend... but it's not officially Storm Darragh just yet
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Met Office warns Britain could be battered by more bad weather over the weekend... but it's not officially Storm Darragh just yet

Daily Mail  

Britain could face another weekend wracked by storms as forecasters have given an 'early heads up' for strong gusts, heavy rain and ice. Even over the rest of the week, rain, winds and low temperatures are set to turn skies grey across the country - with wet weather hitting Wales and England tomorrow. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Bulmer, …

Weather UK forecast: Snow forecast as Britain faces chilly week with Met Office predicting -7C frost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather UK forecast: Snow forecast as Britain faces chilly week with Met Office predicting -7C frost

The Independent  

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Brits wake to snow-covered UK: Temperatures plunge to -7.3C overnight as Arctic blast takes hold - with more snow and ice warnings today
4 months ago

Brits wake to snow-covered UK: Temperatures plunge to -7.3C overnight as Arctic blast takes hold - with more snow and ice warnings today

Daily Mail  

Are YOU affected by the snow? Several other warnings for snow and ice have been in force across the UK, with the Met Office advising vehicles could be stranded, power cuts may occur and rural areas could be cut off. WHITLEY BAY: As an Arctic blast increases its grip on Britain today, a resident of Whitley Bay in North Tyneside …

When will it snow? Forecasters say ‘messy mix’ coming with big weather change
4 months, 1 week ago

When will it snow? Forecasters say ‘messy mix’ coming with big weather change

The Independent  

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Met Office gives verdict on UK snow forecast after reports of four-day ‘arctic blast’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Met Office gives verdict on UK snow forecast after reports of four-day ‘arctic blast’

The Independent  

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UK to bask in 25C ‘Indian summer’ heat before warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers
6 months, 1 week ago

UK to bask in 25C ‘Indian summer’ heat before warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers

The Independent  

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Arctic blast brings cold wind, hail and rain as Met Office gives snow update
6 months, 1 week ago

Arctic blast brings cold wind, hail and rain as Met Office gives snow update

The Independent  

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Weather forecast today: Met Office warning as over a month’s rain to fall in two days on southern Britain
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather forecast today: Met Office warning as over a month’s rain to fall in two days on southern Britain

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Rain warnings for southern Britain, with final burst of summer for the North
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain warnings for southern Britain, with final burst of summer for the North

The Independent  

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Thunderstorms set to hit UK as Met Office gives verdict on ‘September heatwave’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thunderstorms set to hit UK as Met Office gives verdict on ‘September heatwave’

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Met Office issues weather warning for weekend with rain and thunderstorms expected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Met Office issues weather warning for weekend with rain and thunderstorms expected

The Independent  

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UK weather forecast: Summer ‘not over yet’ as Britain set for sunshine and highs of nearly 30C
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UK weather forecast: Summer ‘not over yet’ as Britain set for sunshine and highs of nearly 30C

The Independent  

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UK set to be hit with heavy rainfall after Britons basked in mini-heatwave
7 months, 1 week ago

UK set to be hit with heavy rainfall after Britons basked in mini-heatwave

The Independent  

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Britain braces for thunderstorms after day of scorching sunshine - as Met Office map reveals areas most at risk of lightning amid fears of power cuts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain braces for thunderstorms after day of scorching sunshine - as Met Office map reveals areas most at risk of lightning amid fears of power cuts

Daily Mail  

Weather warnings for thunderstorms have been issued for huge swathes of the UK following soaring temperatures this weekend. Some western, central, and northern areas of the UK will be hit by heavy showers and thunderstorms, Met Office forecasts The whole of Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of northern England have been warned of storms 'Some torrential downpours are likely, with …

UK weather update: Flash flooding, frequent lightning and scorching heat as Britain faces turbulent weekend
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK weather update: Flash flooding, frequent lightning and scorching heat as Britain faces turbulent weekend

The Independent  

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Brits bask in temperatures of 32C in hottest day of the year so far as Met Office issues official heatwave warning - but storms are on the way within hours
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brits bask in temperatures of 32C in hottest day of the year so far as Met Office issues official heatwave warning - but storms are on the way within hours

Daily Mail  

After weeks of unseasonably soggy weather, Britain basked in the hottest day of the year yesterday – and didn't we just revel in it. Pictured: West Bay in Dorset on Tuesday At West Bay beach in Dorset on Tuesday, sun-seekers splashed into the summer holidays as they donned their best bathing suits for a day by the sea Children and …

UK weather set to be more hot and more wet, Met office reveals
8 months ago

UK weather set to be more hot and more wet, Met office reveals

The Independent  

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Why is the weather so bad - and when will UK weather get warmer?
9 months, 1 week ago

Why is the weather so bad - and when will UK weather get warmer?

The Independent  

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Thundery showers to hit parts of UK amid wet start to summer
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thundery showers to hit parts of UK amid wet start to summer

The Independent  

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Met Office issues snow warning days before UK to bask in temperatures hotter than Spain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Met Office issues snow warning days before UK to bask in temperatures hotter than Spain

The Independent  

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Met Office weather warning over ‘once in 250-year’ event taking place over UK
1 year ago

Met Office weather warning over ‘once in 250-year’ event taking place over UK

The Independent  

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Experts explain extreme weather as UK prepares for stormiest winter on record
1 year, 1 month ago

Experts explain extreme weather as UK prepares for stormiest winter on record

The Independent  

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Why is it so cold in the UK right now? Snow, ice and Arctic air explained
1 year, 2 months ago

Why is it so cold in the UK right now? Snow, ice and Arctic air explained

The Independent  

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Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says
1 year, 3 months ago

Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says

The Independent  

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Arctic freeze to send temperatures plunging to -4C after heavy rain hits parts of UK
1 year, 5 months ago

Arctic freeze to send temperatures plunging to -4C after heavy rain hits parts of UK

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UK set for sharp north-south contrast in weather this weekend
1 year, 5 months ago

UK set for sharp north-south contrast in weather this weekend

The Independent  

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Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures
1 year, 6 months ago

Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures

The Independent  

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Met Office forecasts more showers before last hot spell of this year
1 year, 6 months ago

Met Office forecasts more showers before last hot spell of this year

The Independent  

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What the Met Office says about weekend weather as Britons brace for more rain
1 year, 7 months ago

What the Met Office says about weekend weather as Britons brace for more rain

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Predicting the weather in a warming world
1 year, 8 months ago

Predicting the weather in a warming world

The Economist  

IN RECENT WEEKS, extreme heat, floods and storms have smashed records and caused devastation around the world. How are meteorologists gearing up to face the enormous challenge of predicting the weather in a warming world? Andrew Charlton-Perez, at the University of Reading in Britain, explains how weather forecasts are made—and why meteorology is such a complicated science. She asks Sam …

Met Office gives update on when hotter UK weather will return
1 year, 8 months ago

Met Office gives update on when hotter UK weather will return

The Independent  

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More thunderstorms and 30C temperatures forecast after hottest day of the year
1 year, 9 months ago

More thunderstorms and 30C temperatures forecast after hottest day of the year

The Independent  

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In Pictures: Heat proves too much for some as temperatures soar
1 year, 9 months ago

In Pictures: Heat proves too much for some as temperatures soar

The Independent  

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UK weather today: Met Office reveals when ‘warm plume of air from south’ will bring heatwave weather
1 year, 9 months ago

UK weather today: Met Office reveals when ‘warm plume of air from south’ will bring heatwave weather

The Independent  

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Met Office reveals when ‘African plume’ heatwave will hit UK
1 year, 10 months ago

Met Office reveals when ‘African plume’ heatwave will hit UK

The Independent  

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UK weather today: Met Office issues flood warning as thunder and hail batter parts of Britain
1 year, 10 months ago

UK weather today: Met Office issues flood warning as thunder and hail batter parts of Britain

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Mapped: Where will snow fall in the UK today
2 years ago

Mapped: Where will snow fall in the UK today

The Independent  

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Cold weather alert issued as freezing temperatures due next week
2 years ago

Cold weather alert issued as freezing temperatures due next week

The Independent  

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Is it going to snow? Met Office gives update on snow forecast and ‘Beast from the East’
2 years ago

Is it going to snow? Met Office gives update on snow forecast and ‘Beast from the East’

The Independent  

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Is snow coming to the UK? Temperatures set to plunge ahead of Met Office weather warning
2 years ago

Is snow coming to the UK? Temperatures set to plunge ahead of Met Office weather warning

The Independent  

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