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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

and the co-benefits of tackling climate change. We were joined by speakers from University College London, the University of Leeds and the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). You can view a recording of the event on YouTube or read an event summary.     How can science

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

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

. 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

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

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

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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

forecasting and to establish a Storm Warning service. Description of the Royal Charter Storm in the Tenth Number of Meteorological Papers 'Storms of the British Isles' written by FitzRoy On 1st September 1860 weather reports began to be collected at the Meteorological Office in London via electric