Laura Gilchrist
@weathergil.bsky.social
Met Office lifer. AuDHD it turns out, weather is my special interest
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One of the most spectacular wintertime temperature increases you'll see in Britain.
As the warm front arrived, the temperature in Reading (per the University observations: www.met.reading.ac.uk/weatherdata/...) abruptly rose.
At 9:40am, it was 2.8°C.
At 10:05am, it was 11.0°C.
As the warm front arrived, the temperature in Reading (per the University observations: www.met.reading.ac.uk/weatherdata/...) abruptly rose.
At 9:40am, it was 2.8°C.
At 10:05am, it was 11.0°C.
January 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
One of the most spectacular wintertime temperature increases you'll see in Britain.
As the warm front arrived, the temperature in Reading (per the University observations: www.met.reading.ac.uk/weatherdata/...) abruptly rose.
At 9:40am, it was 2.8°C.
At 10:05am, it was 11.0°C.
As the warm front arrived, the temperature in Reading (per the University observations: www.met.reading.ac.uk/weatherdata/...) abruptly rose.
At 9:40am, it was 2.8°C.
At 10:05am, it was 11.0°C.
Reposted by Laura Gilchrist
Word of the Day is ‘hunch-weather’ (19th century): weather so cold it makes you hunch your shoulders when you walk outside.
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Word of the Day is ‘hunch-weather’ (19th century): weather so cold it makes you hunch your shoulders when you walk outside.
Reposted by Laura Gilchrist
A persistent misconception about summer 2024 in the UK is that it was wetter than normal. A remark on the 'wet summer' was even made in London's New Year fireworks display!
Yet, for most regions (and most of the population) it was notably drier than normal!
www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/cli...
Yet, for most regions (and most of the population) it was notably drier than normal!
www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/cli...
January 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A persistent misconception about summer 2024 in the UK is that it was wetter than normal. A remark on the 'wet summer' was even made in London's New Year fireworks display!
Yet, for most regions (and most of the population) it was notably drier than normal!
www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/cli...
Yet, for most regions (and most of the population) it was notably drier than normal!
www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/cli...
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Journalists should avoid using 'polar vortex' as a synonym for cold-air outbreak/Arctic airmass.
This isn't just my opinion – there is published science encouraging this. doi.org/10.1029/2021...
In an era of climate change, it is important to report weather events and terminology accurately.
This isn't just my opinion – there is published science encouraging this. doi.org/10.1029/2021...
In an era of climate change, it is important to report weather events and terminology accurately.
What's in a Name? On the Use and Significance of the Term “Polar Vortex”
The stratospheric polar vortex is a well-defined feature dominating the cool-season circulation in each hemisphere from ∼15–50 km altitude
The tropospheric circulation does not constitute a singl...
doi.org
January 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Journalists should avoid using 'polar vortex' as a synonym for cold-air outbreak/Arctic airmass.
This isn't just my opinion – there is published science encouraging this. doi.org/10.1029/2021...
In an era of climate change, it is important to report weather events and terminology accurately.
This isn't just my opinion – there is published science encouraging this. doi.org/10.1029/2021...
In an era of climate change, it is important to report weather events and terminology accurately.
New phone or tablet for Christmas? Why not download the @metoffice.bsky.social app? If you haven’t already, that is (if not, why not?! 😜)
⚠️❄️🧊 Especially with #uksnow expected in the coming days #weatheraware
App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/met-o...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
⚠️❄️🧊 Especially with #uksnow expected in the coming days #weatheraware
App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/met-o...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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January 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
New phone or tablet for Christmas? Why not download the @metoffice.bsky.social app? If you haven’t already, that is (if not, why not?! 😜)
⚠️❄️🧊 Especially with #uksnow expected in the coming days #weatheraware
App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/met-o...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
⚠️❄️🧊 Especially with #uksnow expected in the coming days #weatheraware
App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/met-o...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Yellow warning of snow issued by @metoffice.bsky.social for this weekend weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... #uksnow #weatheraware
January 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Yellow warning of snow issued by @metoffice.bsky.social for this weekend weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... #uksnow #weatheraware
Reposted by Laura Gilchrist
On BBC Radio 4 at 0900 on New Year’s Day, there’s a special programme commemorating 100 years of the Shipping Forecast, still produced by the @metoffice.bsky.social on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
December 30, 2024 at 3:03 PM
On BBC Radio 4 at 0900 on New Year’s Day, there’s a special programme commemorating 100 years of the Shipping Forecast, still produced by the @metoffice.bsky.social on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Went for some fresh air and a stroll to Devils Point this afternoon. #DidYouKnow the Commander of the Beagle also founded the @metoffice 170 years ago? www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2024/me...
#Plymouth #Devon #CharlesDarwin #Beagle
#Plymouth #Devon #CharlesDarwin #Beagle
December 28, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Went for some fresh air and a stroll to Devils Point this afternoon. #DidYouKnow the Commander of the Beagle also founded the @metoffice 170 years ago? www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2024/me...
#Plymouth #Devon #CharlesDarwin #Beagle
#Plymouth #Devon #CharlesDarwin #Beagle
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Don’t believe the hype…
Great advice from @alexdeakin.bsky.social at the @metoffice.bsky.social about debunking sensationalised weather headlines.
Also applies well to many sensationalised political headlines too - read the full quote, understand the context, consult trusted sources.
youtu.be/8qdeUM_HuH0?...
Also applies well to many sensationalised political headlines too - read the full quote, understand the context, consult trusted sources.
youtu.be/8qdeUM_HuH0?...
28/12/24 - Can you trust a weather headline? - Met Office explains - Met Office UK Weather
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather
youtu.be
December 28, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Don’t believe the hype…
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Merry Christmas to and from all at the @metoffice.bsky.social where we keep working throughout the festive season along with other key workers. We owe you all our thanks.
December 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Merry Christmas to and from all at the @metoffice.bsky.social where we keep working throughout the festive season along with other key workers. We owe you all our thanks.
Reposted by Laura Gilchrist
6/ Incredibly, over the last few years around £200,000 has been raised for homeless charities as a result of this thing. So, this year, if you're enjoying the pix, you could fling a few quid to Centrepoint via this link: gofund.me/637d21d0
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2024, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 14th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2024
gofund.me
December 24, 2024 at 7:32 PM
6/ Incredibly, over the last few years around £200,000 has been raised for homeless charities as a result of this thing. So, this year, if you're enjoying the pix, you could fling a few quid to Centrepoint via this link: gofund.me/637d21d0
Finally joined bluesky as @rhodri.biz is here with his annual tradition #duvetknowitschristmas. Merry Christmas everyone ☺️🎄
December 24, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Finally joined bluesky as @rhodri.biz is here with his annual tradition #duvetknowitschristmas. Merry Christmas everyone ☺️🎄