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UK Winter Storm Season: What to Expect from October to March

UK storm season runs from October to March. Here's when storms strike, how they're named, what the...

Why Coastal Britain Is Windier: A Local Wind Guide

Coastal Britain is windier than inland for three reasons: minimal friction over the sea, exposure to...

Five Common Mistakes When Reading Rain Radar

Radar is only as useful as the way you read it. Five common misreadings — colour, timing, blind spots,...

Weather Apps vs. Official Forecasts: Which Is More Reliable in the UK?

Consumer weather apps and official forecasts answer different questions. Here's how each handles UK...

Wind Speed and Direction for Beginners: Making Sense of UK Forecasts

Wind forecasts make more sense once you know how mph, knots, gusts and the Beaufort scale fit together —...

What Causes an Indian Summer in the UK?

Warm autumn spells in Britain come from slow-moving areas of high pressure and southerly air. Here's what...

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Autumn Garden Storm-Proofing: A 10-Point Checklist
STORMS
Autumn Garden Storm-Proofing: A 10-Point Checklist

A practical autumn checklist for trees, fences, drains, pots and garden furniture, plus what to do in the hour before a gale and how to deal with...

How to Measure Wind Speed at Home Without Expensive Equipment
WIND
How to Measure Wind Speed at Home Without Expensive Equipment

A homemade cup anemometer and the Beaufort scale let you put a number on the wind without buying any kit — here is how to build one and read the...

Is the UK Getting Stormier? What the Climate Data Shows
CLIMATE
Is the UK Getting Stormier? What the Climate Data Shows

UK rainfall records show a modest wetter trend, with more rain arriving in heavy bursts. Windstorm trends are far less clear, and easily confused...

How to Spot a Cumulonimbus and Predict a Thunderstorm
METEOROLOGY
How to Spot a Cumulonimbus and Predict a Thunderstorm

Learn to read the sky like a forecaster: how to identify towering cumulonimbus clouds, spot the signs of a brewing storm, and judge the risk of...