There is a lot more to the weather industry than just predicting forecasts. For reference purposes there are extensive databases detailing information about important weather events and general day-to-day weather going back years.
The data held on weather is often used for legal reasons to ascertain the weather conditions in a specific area at the time [...]
There is a lot more to the weather industry than just predicting forecasts. For reference purposes there are extensive databases detailing information about important weather events and general day-to-day weather going back years.
The data held on weather is often used for legal reasons to ascertain the weather conditions in a specific area at the time [...]
John Kettley is perhaps the most well known weatherman in the UK due to his long service with the BBC. He is one of the foremost authorities on weather and meteorological information and research after maintaining an interest in the industry for all his life.
John Kettley worked with the UK Meteorological Office for an impressive [...]
The weather is never the same everywhere and so keeping track of it can be a laborious process. It takes very passionate and dedicated individuals to continually update historical weather reports and databases, detailing recording for numerous elements, including:
Wind speed
Wind direction
Precipitation levels
Temperature – maximum, minimum and average
Specific notes on severe weather
Air frost
UV levels
Sunshine duration
General weather conditions, [...]
The weather is never the same everywhere and so keeping track of it can be a laborious process. It takes very passionate and dedicated individuals to continually update historical weather information and databases, reporting on numerous elements, including:
Wind speed
Wind direction
Precipitation levels
Temperature – maximum, minimum and average
Specific notes on severe weather
Air frost
UV levels
Sunshine duration
General weather conditions, [...]
The Met Office is generally considered to be the authority on weather, both global and British. However there are a number of other companies who specialise in weather, especially global weather services.
Global weather services are not limited to simply forecasting, but can encompass historical weather reports, severe weather warning alerts, research projects and advisory services to businesses, amongst [...]
It may not be the most common but weather betting is actually more popular than you think. It certainly isn’t as well publicised as the potential score between premier league football teams or predictions as to the winner of Wimbledon but weather betting is certainly a fun past time.
The British weather is notorious for its [...]
It may not be the most common but betting on the weather is actually more popular than you think. It certainly isn’t as well publicised as the potential score between premier league football teams or predictions as to the winner of Wimbledon but weather betting is certainly a fun past time.
The British weather is notorious for its [...]
Meteorologists are highly trained individuals that study the earth’s atmosphere and monitor weather processes and changes. Some meteorologists stick to advising on weather reports whilst other worldwide meteorology specialists delve further into the field and study natural disasters and the circumstances surrounding them. Their findings contribute to being more prepared for future disasters and even [...]
Weather warnings are necessary if severe weather is about to hit an area so people know to take precautions to stay as safe as possible. Unfortunately though sometimes the weather can act unexpectedly and there is not enough time to send out an alert.
The type of weather warning raised and the timing of release is determined [...]