Global warming is accelerating as time passes. Models predict that trend is set to continue even if we manage to rein in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere – but…Read More >
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Hottest ever Early May Bank Holiday among records broken in Reading
Records have been tumbling this year at the University of Reading’s weather station. Just days after the coldest March day since records began, a new record hottest recorded temperature was…Read More >
The ‘Beast from the East’ and freakishly warm Arctic temperatures are no coincidence
Last week’s untypically cold weather was coupled with warmer than usual temperatures in the Arctic – perfectly illustrating that the atmosphere is one continuum and that disturbances in one region…Read More >
The big freeze in Reading
By Stephen Burt, Department of Meteorology Weather records began at Reading University College (as it was then) back in 1901, but in all the years since we’ve never had a…Read More >
Bali volcanic eruption: Research to help reduce flight disruption caused by future ash clouds
By Dr Helen Dacre and Dr Andrew Prata, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading The volcanic ash being spewed out by Mount Agung in Bali has brought back memories of…Read More >
Red sky at noon? Meteorologists’ delight
By Dr Claire Ryder, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading Monday’s red sun and the yellowy-orange sky produced an eerie atmosphere, and some beautiful photos, but what was the cause?…Read More >
Stronger turbulence causes a stir
By Professor Paul D. Williams and Luke N. Storer, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading Our new study calculating that climate change will strengthen aviation turbulence has caused a stir on…Read More >
Reading tops rainfall charts: But how does downpour compare historically?
By Dr Rob Thompson, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading Last night Reading experienced an immense thunderstorm, like something I’d previously only experienced in the tropics. Driving conditions were horrendous,…Read More >
The hottest heatwave since 1976? This is what the evidence says
By Stephen Burt, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading There is much febrile comment in the media concerning the current heatwave. A common statement is ‘this is the greatest heatwave…Read More >
Three Reading scientists win Royal Meteorological Society awards
Three University of Reading scientists in the Department of Meteorology have been honoured with awards and prizes from the Royal Meteorological Society. The awards, which will be presented on 17th…Read More >