Tag Archives: wind

A Global Perspective on the Recent Storms and Floods in the UK

Posted on February 9, 2014 by argylesock

Our United Kingdom Met Office shows us a Global Perspective on the Recent Storms and Floods that have been battering parts of our islands. ‘As yet, there is no definitive answer on the possible contribution of climate change to the … Continue reading →

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UK Weather: How stormy has it been and why?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by argylesock

Originally posted on Official blog of the Met Office news team:
Since the start of December the UK has seen a prolonged period of particularly unsettled weather, with a series of storms tracking in off the Atlantic bringing strong winds…

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Wind and rainfall data 29 to 30 December 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by argylesock

Originally posted on Official blog of the Met Office news team:
As forecast gales and heavy rain are again affecting the UK. Below you can see the highest gusts of wind and rainfal totals recorded at Met Office observing sites…

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Human Climate Change Is Wrecking the Jet Stream; UK Met Office Calls Emergency Meeting

Posted on June 17, 2013 by argylesock

Originally posted on robertscribbler:
(Weather model showing forecast temperature, high and low pressure for April 20. What this clover-leaf pattern roughly represents is the new ‘normal’ shape of the jet stream. Image source: here) The UK Met recently called an…

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Tree of the month: Ash

Posted on March 9, 2013 by argylesock

In two days’ time the moon will be new. So according to this version of the Ogham ‘tree calendar’ extended into 2013, we’re about to enter the Month of the Ash. You might choose to follow my ‘ogham’ tag for … Continue reading →

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Expect deformed lambs and calves

Posted on December 22, 2012 by argylesock

You may recall warnings about schmallenberg virus (SBV). If you farm sheep or cattle you’ll certainly have SBV on your mind this year. This virus doesn’t infect humans but it can be devastating to lambs and calves, causing severe deformities. … Continue reading →

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Crop of the month: Potato

Posted on October 30, 2012 by argylesock

The Moon was full last night so let’s celebrate harvest. You can see other posts in this series by following my ‘harvest’ tag. This month, instead of the start of a crop’s harvest, I’ll write about one that’s recently ended. … Continue reading →

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Migrating geese avoid windfarms

Posted on August 11, 2012 by argylesock

There’s evidence that pink-footed geese change their flight patterns to avoid offshore wind turbines near Britain. I’m grateful to another WP blogger, Ann Novek, for telling me about this.

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Saint Swithun

Posted on July 16, 2012 by argylesock

St. Swithun’s day, if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St. Swithun’s day, if thou be fair For forty days ’twill rain na mair. Yesterday was St Swithun’s Day. Somebody told me that the proverb describes another … Continue reading →

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