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and academia to understand and predict climate variability and is particularly interested in North Atlantic climate variability of phenomena such as wind storms, hurricanes, and the predictability of the North Atlantic Ocean northward heat transport.   Career background Leon joined the Predictability

a feature of our climate, and 2017 also experienced some notable events. In 2017 extreme rainfall in Venezuela triggered the most devastating floods in over a decade, whilst Hurricane Harvey set new rainfall records in Texas. In contrast, extreme drought affected at least 3% of global land area each month, a figure matched only in 1984, 1985, and 2016.”

waters they will lose this source of energy and weaken rapidly as a result. The waters in our latitudes of the North Atlantic are far too cool to sustain an actual hurricane. Steve Ramsdale, Chief Operational Meteorologist explains: “The remnants of tropical systems are likely to impact our weather

rain will be accompanied by hail, thunderstorms and gusty winds, leading to flooding and difficult driving conditions.”  Tuesday’s low-pressure system contains the remnants of Hurricane Humberto, bringing with it warm and humid air.  This system will clear eastwards later on Tuesday, however low

of intensity, longevity, damage and fatalities was Hurricane Matthew. Here it is captured passing over the eastern tip of Cuba. The Met Office’s Dr Robert Dunn has co-edited the global climate chapter of the report. He added: “Added to climate change, the planet also experiences natural variation within

active than usual North Atlantic tropical storm seasonal in 2023 - 19 named storms predicted (1991-2020 long-term average – 14), 9 hurricanes (long-term average – 7) and 6 major hurricanes (long-term average – 3). The full forecast can be found here. To date this season has had 19 named storms

tropical storm seasonal in 2023 - 19 named storms predicted (1991-2020 long-term average – 14), 9 hurricanes (long-term average – 7) and 6 major hurricanes (long-term average – 3). The full forecast can be found here.​ To date this season has had 19 named storms, of which 7 were hurricanes. Of these 7

they’re due to climate change and what we can expect in the future. Are tropical storms i.e. hurricanes, typhoons increasing in frequency or intensity? The IPCC Fifth Assessment Report concluded that confidence remains low for detecting any long-term changes in tropical cyclone activity. However

On Thursday there will be some sunny spells with scattered showers before the jet stream, strengthened by the warm tropical air pushed northwards by Hurricane Ian, sweeps an area of low pressure across the UK on Friday. Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Chris Almond, said

16 people died during this rescue attempt. At the height of the storm, winds gusted to hurricane force 12 and waves of 60 feet were reported. Highest gust speeds: Gwennap Head 72 knots (83 mph) Scilly: St Mary's 70 knots (81 mph) Plotted observation charts for 18:00 and 24:00 hours on 19 December