BOOKMAKER Coral has reduce the chances to 2-1 on snow falling in any main metropolis within the UK earlier than the month is out.
The agency makes it 1-2 for the wind pace to succeed in as excessive as 100mph within the mainland UK earlier than the tip of the weekend.
They go 4-5 for -10C or decrease being recorded in March, whereas it’s 5-4 to be the wettest month on report.
“We aren’t distant from spring now, nonetheless, the climate over the previous couple of days is a reminder we aren’t completed with winter simply but,” stated Coral’s John Hill.
“The percentages have been slashed in half on snow falling in any main UK metropolis earlier than the tip of this month.
“With the wind pace persevering with the rise, we make it odds-on for 100mph being recorded within the mainland by the point the weekend is up.”
Over the weekend, early rain will clear on Saturday to disclose a mix of shiny spells and scattered showers, a few of these can be domestically heavy and can be most frequent within the west.
Drier on Sunday with sunny spells however cloud cowl will construct in from the west. Rain will push into western areas by the night.
Comply with our stay weblog beneath for the most recent climate information and updates…
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SUNNY SPELLS AND BLUSTERY SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON
There’s a danger of hail in components of the nation this afternoon – and even the odd rumble of thunder.
Sunny spells and blustery showers are on the best way, with the chance of snow on hill tops in thr north.
It will be a cold afternoon because of the wind.
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TODAY’S FORECAST FOR LONDON
It’s set to be a drier afternoon within the metropolis as rain begins to clear.
There can be sunny spells in between showers, however it can nonetheless be feeling chilly with the windy circumstances.
Most temperature 11C, minimal of 2C tonight.
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FLOODING EXPECTED IN AREAS
The Setting Company has issued flood warning for 5 areas.
This implies flooding is predicted and speedy motion must be taken.
The affected areas are:
- Keswick Campsite
- River Ouse at Naburn Lock
- River Ouse at York – riverside properties
- River Ouse at York – St George’s Area and Queen’s Staith
- The River Burn from South Creake to Burnham Thorpe
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COMBINING PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TO DEVELOP POLLEN FORECASTING
New analysis, which brings healthcare knowledge along with ground-breaking ecological strategies, might set a roadmap for refining pollen forecasts sooner or later.
Present pollen forecasts, essential for folks with allergic bronchial asthma or hay fever to handle their signs, depend on measuring the whole load of grass pollen within the environment. Nonetheless, these don’t distinguish between pollen from various kinds of grass.
Now, a possible hyperlink between pollen from sure grass species and respiratory well being points has been revealed.
The analysis led by Bangor and Exeter Universities is a part of the bigger PollerGEN (Pure Setting Analysis Council-funded) analysis undertaking, which in 2019 established using eDNA strategies to establish various kinds of microscopic grass pollen grains.
The present work matched two years of data of public well being knowledge (asthma-related hospital admissions, and GP prescribing of respiratory and nasal allergy remedies) with the eDNA monitoring knowledge for pollen from totally different grass species made at 14 places all through the UK.
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BRISK WIND AND SUNNY SKIES
Rain showers are anticipated to move because of brisk winds sweeping throughout the nation.
Sunshine is about to comply with resulting in a brighter day for a lot of.
Tonight is is predicted to be very windy within the far south-west. Frost in far north.
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IN PICS: WINDY START IN WALES
Large waves have been pictured crashing towards sea defences in Aberystwyth in Wales this morning.
It comes as excessive tides and gusty winds mix as rain continues to batter the nation.
Showers are set to proceed all through the day.
An enormous wave crashes towards the ocean defence in Aberystwyth, WalesCredit score: Alamy Stay Information Excessive tides and gusty winds have led to large waves this morningCredit score: Alamy Stay Information -
OUTLOOK FOR THE WEEKEND
Early rain will clear on Saturday to disclose a mix of shiny spells and scattered showers, a few of these can be domestically heavy and can be most frequent within the west.
Drier on Sunday with sunny spells however cloud cowl will construct in from the west.
Rain will push into western areas by the night.
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YESTERDAY’S WEATHER EXTREMES
Temperatures hit highs of 13.2C yesterday in Writtle, Chelmsford, and lows of two.1C in Dalwhinnie in Scotland, in response to the Met Workplace.
In the meantime, Lake Vyrnwy in Wales recorded essentially the most rainfall at 32.6mm.
Shoeburyness in Essex had essentially the most hours of sunshine, at 6.3 hours.
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ODDS SLASHED ON SNOWFALL IN UK
Bookmaker Coral has reduce the chances to 2-1 on snow falling in any main metropolis within the UK earlier than the month is out.
The agency makes it 1-2 for the wind pace to succeed in as excessive as 100mph within the mainland UK earlier than the tip of the weekend. They go 4-5 for -10C or decrease being recorded in March, whereas it’s 5-4 to be the wettest month on report.
“We aren’t distant from spring now, nonetheless, the climate over the previous couple of days is a reminder we aren’t completed with winter simply but,” stated Coral’s John Hill.
“The percentages have been slashed in half on snow falling in any main UK metropolis earlier than the tip of this month.
“With the wind pace persevering with the rise, we make it odds-on for 100mph being recorded within the mainland by the point the weekend is up.”
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WATERFALL BLOWN UPWARDS
A waterfall was captured being blown upwards as excessive winds battered the nation.
Superb video footage confirmed the water from the highest of the 630-metre (2086 toes) tall Kinder Scout waterfall, within the Peak District, Derbs., being despatched spraying again on itself within the blustering winds.
Beginner photographer Rob Bates, 37, who braved the weather to hike as much as the waterfall, may be seen struggling to carry onto his digicam as he himself will get blown about within the “brutal” climate.
Tattoo artist Rob described it as “the worst winds I’ve ever been in”.
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FORECAST FOR TONIGHT AND TOMORROW
Tonight: Showers will proceed in the course of the night, most frequent throughout western areas and some can be wintry with a risk of hail.
In a single day thick cloud will construct and rain will unfold in from the west. Rain can be heavy at occasions and wintry throughout components of Scotland. Rain more and more showery by daybreak.
Tomorrow: Early spells of rain on Saturday will quickly clear eastwards and cloud will break. It should then be shiny in the course of the day with a mix of spells of sunshine and scattered showers.
Showers can be most frequent throughout western areas however will unfold eastwards in the course of the afternoon and a few can be wintry.
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LORRY TOPPLED
A lorry was left mendacity on its facet throughout a busy carriageway after it was toppled by 90mph winds yesterday.
Cops have been pressured to shut the A69 in each instructions between Hexham and Corbridge in Northumberland.
A number of different HGVs have been blown over by the gales which wreaked havoc throughout the nation – uprooting timber and shutting roads.
Prepare companies have been additionally hit after a trampoline was blown onto the tracks and lodged underneath a prepare in Tonbridge, Kent.
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TREE CRUSH
A teenage woman was rushed to hospital after being crushed by a big tree outdoors a faculty in excessive winds this morning.
The injured teen was caught beneath the naked tree’s branches after it crashed to the bottom at round 8am on Thursday outdoors King Henry Faculty in Erith, south east London.
A gaggle of passers-by stopped and helped raise the tree in order that the woman might be dragged free.
Paramedics handled her on the scene earlier than taking her to hospital.
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ODDS-ON FOR WIND SPEED REACHING 100MPH IN MAINLAND THIS WEEK
Main bookmaker Coral makes it odds-on at 4-9 for the wind pace to succeed in as excessive as 100mph within the mainland UK earlier than the tip of the week .
The agency go 4-5 for -10C or decrease being recorded in March, whereas it’s 5-4 to be the wettest month on report.
“We’re set for extra gales over the following few days and in consequence our betting suggests the wind pace might even attain 100mph within the mainland earlier than the tip of the week,” stated Coral’s John Hill.
“With heavy downpours additionally on their manner, the chances have additionally been reduce on this month ending because the wettest March on report within the UK,” added Hill.
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FORECAST TODAY
One other day of sunny spells and showers, some heavy.
Additionally some extra persistent rain over components of England and Wales at first.
Fairly windy once more and feeling colder than Thursday.
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COMBINING PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TO DEVELOP POLLEN FORECASTING
New analysis, which brings healthcare knowledge along with ground-breaking ecological strategies, might set a roadmap for refining pollen forecasts sooner or later.
Present pollen forecasts, essential for folks with allergic bronchial asthma or hay fever to handle their signs, depend on measuring the whole load of grass pollen within the environment. Nonetheless, these don’t distinguish between pollen from various kinds of grass.
Now, a possible hyperlink between pollen from sure grass species and respiratory well being points has been revealed.
The analysis led by Bangor and Exeter Universities is a part of the bigger PollerGEN (Pure Setting Analysis Council-funded) analysis undertaking, which in 2019 established using eDNA strategies to establish various kinds of microscopic grass pollen grains.
The present work matched two years of data of public well being knowledge (asthma-related hospital admissions, and GP prescribing of respiratory and nasal allergy remedies) with the eDNA monitoring knowledge for pollen from totally different grass species made at 14 places all through the UK.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE WEEKEND
Early rain will clear on Saturday to disclose a mix of shiny spells and scattered showers, a few of these can be domestically heavy and can be most frequent within the west.
Drier on Sunday with sunny spells however cloud cowl will construct in from the west. Rain will push into western areas by the night.
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OVERVIEW OF TOMORROW MORNING’S FORECAST
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TRAMPOLINE CAUSES TRAVEL CHAOS ACROSS BRITAIN
A trampoline blown onto the tracks was struck by a prepare as howling gales brought on journey chaos throughout Britain.
Robust winds of 80mph wreaked journey havoc throughout the UK for a second day at the moment, with hail and thunder set to spark extra disruption this afternoon. Forecasters warned the winds might strengthen additional throughout at the moment as a yellow climate warning stays in place.
This morning issues have been reported round Tonbridge, Kent, because of “an obstruction on the road” and the facility had been turned off so employees might take away it.
It later emerged a trampoline that had been lodged underneath a prepare, which fortuitously had no passengers on it.
An image of the trampoline confirmed it lodged underneath the prepare’s carriage because it had been torn aside by the wheels.
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TOMORROW MORNING’S FORECAST
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TREE FALL
A teenage woman was rushed to hospital after being crushed by a big tree outdoors a faculty in excessive winds this morning.
The injured teen was caught beneath the naked tree’s branches after it crashed to the bottom at round 8am this morning (Thurs) outdoors King Henry Faculty in Erith, south east London.
A gaggle of passers-by stopped and helped raise the tree in order that the woman might be dragged free.
Paramedics handled her on the scene earlier than taking her to hospital.
Footage from the scene confirmed the massive tree with plenty of branches had flattened a fence and crashed into the pavement because the woman walked handed.
Stuart Burns was driving in the direction of the scene when he noticed the tree blow over within the excessive winds.
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TRAMPOLINE BLOWN ONTO TRACKS STRUCK BY TRAIN AS HOWLING GALES CAUSE TRAVEL CHAOS ACROSS BRITAIN
A trampoline blown onto the tracks was struck by a prepare as howling gales brought on journey chaos throughout Britain.
Robust winds of 80mph wreaked journey havoc throughout the UK for a second day at the moment, with hail and thunder set to spark extra disruption this afternoon. Forecasters warned the winds might strengthen additional throughout at the moment as a yellow climate warning stays in place.
This morning issues have been reported round Tonbridge, Kent, because of “an obstruction on the road” and the facility had been turned off so employees might take away it.
It later emerged a trampoline that had been lodged underneath a prepare, which fortuitously had no passengers on it.
An image of the trampoline confirmed it lodged underneath the prepare’s carriage because it had been torn aside by the wheels.
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