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• 2020_02_storm_ciara.pdf

  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

• wiser0200_farming_impact_article_0320.pdf

  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

• Food security under pressure from climate change

  events has exposed millions of people to acute food insecurity and reduced water security”. This is particularly evident across communities in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and Small Island States. In some oceanic regions, ocean warming and ocean acidification have adversely affected food

• April showers: Is there any truth to the saying?

  -scale weather patterns and local atmospheric processes.  A month caught between seasons  April sits firmly in the transition from winter to summer. By this point in the year, days are noticeably longer and the sun is higher in the sky, allowing surfaces to warm more readily during daylight hours

• Microsoft Word - 2023_12_storm_gerrit.docx

  . There was heavy snow across parts of Highland Scotland and a mini-tornado in Greater Manchester. This storm contributed to the generally prolonged, very wet and unsettled spell of weather lasting through much of December. Weather impacts Storm Gerrit caused severe travel disruption to the rail

• sahel-climate-risk-report-final.pdf

  recharge, increase the likelihood that tolerance thresholds will be exceeded for certain crops and livestock, and combine with increases in rainfall variability and the length of dry periods to increase drought severity and irrigation demand. A projected delayed onset to the wet season may result

• sahel-climate-risk-report-finalpdf

  recharge, increase the likelihood that tolerance thresholds will be exceeded for certain crops and livestock, and combine with increases in rainfall variability and the length of dry periods to increase drought severity and irrigation demand. A projected delayed onset to the wet season may result

• How does humidity affect health?

  Partnership (WCSSP) programme, supported by the UK Government’s Newton Fund. A CSSP China project has been developing a global dataset of extreme wet bulb temperature (Tw) and air temperature (T) – HadISDH.extremes – that enables us to study the current level of exposure of regions to both high

• Storm names for 2020-21 announced

  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

• Dullest October in almost 60 years for the UK

  October started with the Met Office naming its first storm of the season, Amy. Then followed a typical autumnal month, culminating in above average temperatures, just below average rainfall, and well-below average sunshine.   A lack of sunshine for many  The UK saw its third dullest October