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; no qualifier = Moderate. + = Heavy (well developed in the case of +FC and +PO); -= Light; no qualifier = Moderate. BC = Patches BL = Blowing BR = Mist DR = Drifting DS = DuststormDU = Dust DZ = Drizzle FC = Funnel cloud FG = Fog FU = Smoke FZ = Freezing GR = Hail (>5 mm) GS = Small hail or snow
which has been deposited on the surface in the previous hour. This included rain, snow, and hail with the ice phase precipitation being considered as a liquid water equivalent (lwe) value. It includes the contribution from the model convection scheme if this is invoked (true for Global models
showers and thunderstorms over Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on the 9th led to surface water issues on the M74 at junction 12, and hail caused slow traffic, the hail reportedly looking like the snow from earlier in the year; as the hail melted, surface water issues affected the A9. Scotrail
convection” must be added to this to get the total rainfall accumulation. Implied depth of the layer of liquid water which has been deposited on the surface in the previous hour. This included rain, snow, and hail with the ice phase precipitation being considered as a liquid water equivalent (lwe) value
Monday will begin with some heavy bursts of showery rain, particularly affecting parts of Scotland, north-west England and Wales. Elsewhere, expect a mix of sunny spells and showers, some of which may be heavy and accompanied by isolated thunderstorms or hail. Winds will be brisk, especially
sunny spells in the south it could reach 20°C. Friday will be a day of sunshine and showers, which could be heavy and slow moving at times with some thunder, lightning and hail. The showers will affect most parts of the UK, including London, with some more persistent rain affecting parts of eastern
to a more unsettled regime for the UK, though temperatures will remain high and it’ll feel very humid for many. “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to become more frequent and impactful through the weekend, with the potential for associated hail, lightning and some gusty winds. The risk
are possible in the far southwest. As the day progresses, heavier rain and showers, with a low risk of isolated thunderstorms, will slowly migrate north-northwest, potentially affecting other southwestern parts. There is a small risk of isolated afternoon thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds
spells and showers, some of which may be heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. More organised bands or areas of rain or showers are likely during the morning. Winds will remain moderate to fresh, occasionally strong near coasts. Temperatures are expected to be near average or just below for early
worked? • What may need to change next time? • Did you feel the time limit helped? • Can you think of any more extreme weather that you could prepare your shelter for? For example, hail (For this, you could use small pebbles) If you would like to learn more about past extreme weather events in the UK
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