Discovering the U.K.

Weather The weather in the U.K. can be unpredictable, but it is rarely extreme. Regional climates in the U.K. are influenced by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Northern Ireland, Wales, and western areas of England and Scotland are usually more mild, wet, and windy than other regions. Eastern areas are drier, cooler, and have the most daily and seasonal temperature variations.  Summer: June through August. The average temperature ranges from 9- 18ºC (48-64ºF). The

temperature can reach up to 30ºC (86ºF) on rare occasions Autumn: September through November. This season’s temperatures dip from the summer and can range from dry and mild to wet and windy Winter: December through February. Average temperatures in winter are 2- 7ºC (36-44ºF). On occasion, the temperatures will drop under 0ºC (32ºF) Spring: March through May. Temperatures rise as the rainfall begins to increase

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Severe Weather Situations As stated above, extreme weather in the U.K. is usually rare. Warnings are issued for five different weather elements: rain, snow, ice, fog, and wind. The National Severe Weather Warning Service is provided by the Met Office in the U.K. Warnings are sent out on the television and radio, social media, and weather mobile apps. Visit Met Office online for updates in your area: www.metoffice.gov.uk .  Severe Gales: This type of powerful wind activity, measured on the Beaufort Scale, can cause damage to property  Dense Fog: Dense fog can be extremely dangerous and makes travel very difficult. It can drift rapidly and contain pockets of denser fog  Floods: Flooding can be local, impacting a neighbourhood or community, or regional, affecting entire river basins. Some floods develop slowly, over a period of days; however, flash floods can develop quickly and without any visible signs of rain

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