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the two seasons. In winter, the atmosphere is closer to saturation (with many more wet days). In summer, showers are triggered over the land by surface heating and use the local moisture sources more directly (whereas showers in winter may be more dependent on the advected moisture from the sea

needs can be. Ekoporus is a 52-year-old pastoral farmer living in Northern Kenya. He has six herds of livestock, including 200 goats and 50 cows. The unpredictable weather has made work very difficult for Ekoropus, as he can longer rely on the traditional wet season during February and March. Albert

Translating forecasts into farming In East Africa, the rainy season dictates when farmers can sow, cultivate and harvest their crops. By making sure that farmers have access to accurate forecasts – and can understand them – WISER is helping to make farming more successful and more efficient across

Storm Ciara Storm Ciara was the third named storm of the 2019/2020 season and the most severe storm of the winter season so far. Amber warnings were issued for both strong wind and heavy rain. Winds gusted at over 60Kt widely across England and Wales and in terms of gust speeds this was the most

On Saturday a deep area of low pressure – now named as Storm Kathleen and the 11th named storm of this storm season – will move towards the UK and Ireland from the southwest bringing unseasonably strong winds to Ireland and western parts of the UK. A yellow severe weather warning for wind has been

The Met Office, along with partners Met Éireann and KNMI today reveal the list of storm names for the UK, Ireland and Netherlands for the next season.

, Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann, said: “This summer has closed with Storms Ellen and Francis bringing wet and windy weather to our shores.  As we begin the new storm season for 2020-21, Met Éireann forecasters look forward to working in close co-operation with our colleagues in the UK

It will be a cloudy and wet Christmas for much of the UK, with any wintry showers confined to the far northwest.

some wet and windy weather at times and the chance of some snow in the north of the UK, as is often the case at this time of year.”  Stephen Basterfield, National Network Manager, at National Highways, said: “Even light or moderate rain can have an impact on visibility and vehicle performance, so

weather conditions? ‘How many people will attend if it rains or if it's wetter, hotter or colder than usual for the season? ‘What type of stage or ground surface will I need to guarantee the safety of participants, athletes and performers?’ Risk assessment to avoid last-minute cancellations

Storm Bert, 22 to 25 November 2024 and storm Conall, 26 to 27 November A deep Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Bert, brought a spell of extremely wet and windy weather in late November. The weekend of Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th was exceptionally wet across South Wales and south-west

named on the 22 August. Lilian was the 12th storm to be named this storm season, and is the furthest through the list the Western European naming group has got since storm naming was introduced in 2015. Met Office Scientist Emily Carlisle explained: “I don’t think it will surprise anyone