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• west-africa-climate-risk-report-final.pdf

  and rainfall, with the southerly coastal regions being cooler and wetter and the northern areas being hotter and drier as they get closer to the Sahel. Observations from 1981-2010 show a moderate increasing trend in temperature compared to other regions of the world, but as the region has a narrow climatic

• west-africa-climate-risk-report-finalpdf

  and rainfall, with the southerly coastal regions being cooler and wetter and the northern areas being hotter and drier as they get closer to the Sahel. Observations from 1981-2010 show a moderate increasing trend in temperature compared to other regions of the world, but as the region has a narrow climatic

• Met Office deep dive: A gusty Bonfire Night and a typhoon heading towards Vietnam

  and creating waving effects on the lee side. For those planning to head out for bonfire celebrations, the timing and location will be key. A band of rain is expected to move across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland during the evening, making for a wet start in those areas. However, much of England

• Week ahead: Heat builds again, but not everywhere

  and showers bringing quite different conditions. Tuesday: hot in the southeast, wet further north Tuesday brings mixed fortunes. For parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, the day is expected to begin wet, with some windy conditions across the far north of Scotland during the early part of the day

• How long will the cold last?

  Jan 2024 Will the current cold spell last or will we see a return to the wet and windy weather we experienced through the Christmas and new year period? After the unsettled Christmas and New Year period we are now seeing an abrupt change to much colder weather with temperatures below average

• What is the jet stream and how does it affect our weather?

  and making their paths less predictable. These meanders can lead to prolonged periods of wet or dry weather, depending on where the jet stream is positioned. The jet stream can also intensify weather systems. When it flows over an area of low pressure, it can act like a vacuum cleaner, drawing air out

• Weekend weather: warmer conditions developing, but a mixed picture across the UK 

  (@metoffice) July 1, 2026 Sunday: warmer for many, wetter in the north-west  By Sunday, the contrast across the UK becomes even more pronounced. Widespread rain is expected across Scotland, with outbreaks also affecting parts of Northern England, including the Pennines and Lake District, as well

• Week ahead: Unsettled at first, but how warm will it get?

  , producing a wet start for many, with the rain band gradually pushing into northeastern areas and lingering there for a time. Behind this rain, brighter spells develop but will be accompanied by frequent showers. Some of these could be heavy, with the potential for isolated thunderstorms

• Relative lack of Spring rainfall triggers water scarcity alert

  back to winter; a season traditionally regarded as a recharge period for the UK’s water supplies. UK rainfall over winter was down compared with average, with only 83% of average rainfall being recorded for the UK. This relative shortfall in a key period fuelled hopes for more rain to come for spring

• Easter weather extremes: the records behind a famously changeable weekend

  , particularly in exposed north‑western areas. While there remains some uncertainty in the finer detail, the overall signal points towards a wet and windy Easter weekend, a reminder that this time of year can deliver a wide range of weather. The Easter weather station record book shows just how