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and in central and eastern Scotland. The UK monthly extremes were as follows: A maximum temperature of 33.4 °C was recorded at Heathrow (London) on the 25th. A minimum temperature of -1.9 °C was recorded at Tulloch Bridge (Inverness-shire) on the 8th. In the 24 hours ending at 0900 GMT on the 29th, 212.8

is not certain, but during the war weather echoes were regarded as a nuisance rather than of intrinsic value. Nevertheless, before the end of the war the Meteorological Office had established a radar research station at East Hill, some 30 miles north of London. For a time after the war, the Meteorological Office

the length of the Offas Dyke. During the first week, several low impact rain warnings were issued. Substantial rainfall fell across Cumbria in the opening days which may have contributed to a landslide that caused the derailment of a Glasgow to London service at Shap early on the 3rd. The next day came

especially parts of eastern England, with an overall figure of 107% of average. The UK monthly extremes were as follows: A maximum temperature of 23.4 °C was recorded at St James’s Park (London) on the 15th. A minimum temperature of -8.0 °C was recorded at Tulloch Bridge (Inverness-shire) on the 1st

observations of the weather in the London area and is credited with having first discovered the concept of the urban heat island, where night time temperatures in the cities do not fall as low as those in the countryside. He attributed this to the numbers of coal fires burning in close proximity

Increase in tropical cyclone risk to coastal regions Also known as hurricanes in the North Atlantic and typhoons in the northwest Pacific, tropical cyclones have maximum wind speeds of at least 74 miles per hour and can be up to 1000 kilometres in diameter. Research by Imperial College London as part

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, showcasing the Met Office's pioneering spirit to keep evolving in leveraging technology for global benefit. 22 November 1984 was a pivotal moment, when the World Area Forecast System regulations first came into force in ICAO documentation. This milestone officially designated us as WAFC London

England, and over 30°C in eastern England. Monday is expected to be the hottest day of this spell, with highs of 32-34°C possible in southeast England, including London and Cambridge. Scotland and Northern Ireland will also feel warmer than on Sunday as the warm air spreads further north. However