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the region. Locally some areas in these regions, such as near London, will experience more days, whilst some areas will experience fewer. Other regions of the UK which are likely to see prolonged periods of heat stress in dairy cattle are the West Midlands and the East Midlands, which may both see

for several hours) and motorists were stranded by floodwaters. The mainline railway between London and Penzance was closed due to landslides. A number of schools across Cornwall were closed for the day and the Eden Project was badly affected by flooding. Weather data Overnight on 16/17 November, a deep

for the UK, up 1.3°C. Scotland in particular, saw higher mean temperatures, 1.7°C higher than average. The highest temperature of 2025 so far was reached with 21.3°C in both Northolt, west London and Chertsey, Surrey on 20 March, however there is nothing unusual in this as we move through the year

London), Brian Oduor (CARE International Kenya), Ayub Shaka (Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), Calistus Wachana (KMD), Mwende Kusewa (CARE International Kenya), George Gibson (Met Office), and (Sheri Lim (CARE UK). More information on the WISER Western project can be found on the WISER webpages

so. Urban areas, particularly London, may retain some warmth overnight, though model guidance suggests this may be slightly overstated. Outlook for Thursday Thursday will begin with cloud and patchy rain across Northern Ireland and western Scotland, gradually breaking up through the day. Elsewhere

. Multiple wildfires, numerous private houses destroyed. London Fire Brigade had busiest day since Second World War. Event would have been 4°C cooler in pre-industrial times. India and Pakistan, March 2022 At least 90 deaths across India and Pakistan, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in northern Pakistan

in France by carrying out local meteorological observations and providing regular reports in addition to daily reports to the Meteorological Office in London. The service in France was run from the British Expeditionary Force General Headquarters at Montreuil, France and consisted of Major HG Lyons

Overnight temperatures in the London area may remain above 20°C, while further north it will be cooler and more comfortable. As we move into Saturday, further plumes of heavy, thundery showers are expected to drift northwards. These showers will be hit and miss, and while some areas may see significant

may remain cloudy throughout the day, the majority of the UK will enjoy dry, sunny conditions. Winds will be light to moderate, with a fresh breeze possible along eastern coasts. Temperatures will feel warm or very warm inland, though cooler conditions may persist along windward coasts. In London

Met Office Board Summary 2 February 2023 Held virtually via Microsoft Teams, BEIS London & Met Office Exeter • Rob Woodward (Chair) welcomed attendees and confirmed the meeting was quorate. The meeting was being held on a hybrid basis, given travel disruption, and the Board would now visit Leeds