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Strongest winds overnight 14 – 15 January 2015

Posted on 15 January, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

As expected, a powerful low pressure system affected the UK yesterday evening and overnight bringing gales and heavy rain to many areas. The low pressure system will continue to affect the UK today, bringing sunny spells and blustery, heavy showers with … Continue reading →

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Mild wet winter continues in early January figures

Posted on 16 January, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

Provisional half-month statistics up to the 15th of January show a continuation of the generally mild and wet theme of the UK’s winter thus far. The mean UK temperature up to the 15th of January is 5.1 °C, which is … Continue reading →

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UK Weather: How stormy has it been and why?

Posted on 3 January, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

Since the start of December the UK has seen a prolonged period of particularly unsettled weather, with a series of storms tracking in off the Atlantic bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The windiest month since 1993 In order to … Continue reading →

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