The Met Office has announced the development of new specialist forecasts designed to help the UK prepare for extreme weather events and build resilience in the face of climate change. The new forecasts, which are set to be rolled out in the coming months, will provide more accurate predictions of extreme weather, enabling organisations and individuals to take necessary precautions.
The Met Office is working closely with a range of organisations, including the emergency services, transport operators, and local authorities, to develop resilience strategies that can help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events. This includes improving forecasting systems to account for the impacts of climate change, such as increased flooding and heatwaves.
According to the Met Office, the new forecasts will be particularly useful for organisations in the following regions:
- England: The Met Office has identified the South East, South West, and East of England as high-risk areas for extreme weather events, including flooding and heatwaves.
- Scotland: The country's western regions, including the Highlands and Islands, are at risk of severe weather, including heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- Wales: The Met Office has warned that Wales is at risk of flooding, particularly in the western and central regions.
- Northern Ireland: The country's coastal regions are at risk of severe weather, including strong winds and high tides.
The Met Office is urging organisations and individuals to stay alert and prepared for extreme weather events, with practical safety advice including keeping an eye on weather forecasts, signing up for emergency alerts, and having a plan in place in case of an evacuation.
In the coming weeks, the Met Office will be providing regular updates on the development of the new specialist forecasts and the impact they will have on the UK's resilience to extreme weather events.