We’re moving from a period of high pressure to a much more unsettled pattern with the potential for some very strong winds. This change will be triggered by a potent northerly blast over North America which will help to Read more
The polar vortex looks to stretch down across North America over the next few days, sending a surge of bitterly cold arctic air south across central and eastern U.S. – as far south as Texas across to Florida. Temperatures Read more
High pressure will keep much of the UK dry into the weekend, though turning colder in the south. However, big changes on the way next week, as the jet stream powers up over the Atlantic, bringing a return to Read more
High pressure is keeping much of the UK weather steady and quiet. It will be mild and windy in the far northwest but colder air will arrive for Britain this weekend as the grey skies continue.
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Yellow warning of fog affecting East Midlands: Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland valid from 2000 Wed 15 Jan to 1100 Thu 16 Jan
An enduring anticyclone continues to dominate the UK’s weather this week, bringing settled conditions to most areas before gradually drifting eastwards. While staying largely dry, away from the far NW, foggy patches and overnight frosts remain likely.
After a cold, icy and even snowy start to January, we have a milder few days. The weather will often be quiet and fair but with fog lingering into the morning.
Mean average temperatures have struggled to climb above freezing for much of Britain this month, making it the coldest start to January for 15 years. But milder air is now pushing in from the south-west, promising a thaw and Read more
The fires ripping across communities in Los Angeles were the result of the ‘perfect storm’ of a combination of suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, fierce Santa Ana winds, dry conditions fuelled by climate change and the limits of firefighting.
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