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Hurricane Nigel. “As Nigel moves north over the Atlantic, it gets picked up by the jet stream and moves towards the west of the UK, whilst losing its tropical characteristics. The specifics may differ by the time we get to Sunday but computer models show this area of low pressure sitting to the west

in different countries, which could lead to confusion or unintended associations. Names connected to significant public figures, or those that could be considered controversial or political, are avoided. Similarly, any name that has already been retired as a hurricane name will not be used again

in the weekend, potentially bringing showers. These systems are expected to weaken as they approach and may be absorbed by another developing low. Watching Hurricane Erin A key feature to watch in the coming days is Hurricane Erin, currently a category three storm. It underwent rapid intensification over

finances; progress towards delivering the savings required and impacts relating to potential service reductions; governance, benefits and risks of the portfolio; and key achievements to date. � Met Office experts presented an item on Met Office work in support of the hurricane response efforts

tropical storm status. 2. Tropical cyclone activity Tropical cyclone activity NWP NEP NAT NI MED TOTAL Tropical depressions (<34 knots) 5 (6) 0 (0) 2 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 7 (6) Tropical storms (34-63 knots) 13 (13) 8 (11) 5 (14) 6 (3) 1 (2) 33 (43) Hurricanes/typhoons (>63 knots) 12 (10) 10 (8) 8 (7) 1 (3) 0 (0

pattern with easterly winds from the continent warming the sea surface. What impacts will stem from elevated Atlantic sea-surface temperatures? The eastern tropical Atlantic is the principal spawning ground for North Atlantic hurricanes. Meteorological records show that during periods influenced

. This brief respite is only ahead of the next incoming system. Sunday night into Monday: remnants of Hurricane Melissa Persistent rain will push into the Republic of Ireland and reach Northern Ireland by late Sunday. This rain will sweep across the UK on Sunday night into Monday and is attached

feedback from both the Scottish and Northern Irish governments, specifically on the granularity and accuracy of the information we provided during the storm brought to us by ex-hurricane Ophelia. The Scottish administration was able to use our forecasts to measure how the new Queensferry bridge

hurricane Ophelia dragged warm air northwards across the UK, resulting in maximum temperatures in the low 20°C’s across eastern counties of England (23.5°C, Manston, Kent on 16th) as well as hurricane-force winds. A gust of 90 mph was recorded at Aberdaron and Capel Curig in Gwynedd on the same day

. However, there are signals for the potential of further wet and windy weather towards the end of next week.   There has been some speculation about the impact of Hurricane Isaac on the UK weather next week. Hurricane Isaac is expected to transition into an ex-tropical storm through Sunday night