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Emergency Management @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social : how to stay safe in the event of a major incident in Cardiff, Wales. Please call 101 for non emergencies or 999 in an emergency. https://www.evaccardiff.co.uk/

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⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Heavy rain across south Wales and southwest England
Monday 18:00 - Tuesday 14:00

Latest info πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/WxWarning

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

24.01.2026 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change

In 2024 alone, wildfires destroyed more than 134,000 km2 of forest globally - an area greater than England.

Experts warn the world is now losing forest to fires at an unsustainable rate.

www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

13.01.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The average price of electricity traded on day-ahead markets last year was around Β£83 per MWh, but could have been Β£121 per MWh, were it not for British windfarms limiting role of gas power plants in setting prices, according to @eciu.net analysis.
eciu.net/media/press...

13.01.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⚠️Yellow weather warning issued affecting #Cardiff⚠️

Heavy rain - Thursday 0900 – 2359πŸ‘‡

#BePrepared

13.01.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI will play a significant part in the next generation of weather forecasts and climate modelling.

But there's growing recognition these benefits must be balanced with environmental responsibility. Met Office's Chief AI Officer Kirstine Dale discusses if AI can really be green?
bit.ly/4jyZ7M8

13.01.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

⚠️Yellow weather warnings for ice/snow⚠️

The @metoffice.gov.uk has issued warnings affecting #Cardiff from overnight, through to Friday: Ice 00:00-10:00hrs Wednesday; Snow (Storm Goretti) between 18:00hrs Thursday 8th until 12:00hrs on Friday 9th πŸ‘‡

#BePrepared #WeatherAware

06.01.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
January
UK Climate Averages and Extremes

Warmest day: 19.9Β°C
Achfary, Sutherland (2024)

Warmest night: 13.2Β°C
Chivenor, Devon (2022)

Warmest average: 6.3Β°C (1916)

January UK Climate Averages and Extremes Warmest day: 19.9Β°C Achfary, Sutherland (2024) Warmest night: 13.2Β°C Chivenor, Devon (2022) Warmest average: 6.3Β°C (1916)

January
UK Climate Averages and Extremes

Coldest day: -13.0Β°C
West Linton, Scottish Borders (1982)

Coldest night: -27.2Β°C
Braemar, Aberdeenshire (1982)

Coldest average: -1.8Β°C (1963)

January UK Climate Averages and Extremes Coldest day: -13.0Β°C West Linton, Scottish Borders (1982) Coldest night: -27.2Β°C Braemar, Aberdeenshire (1982) Coldest average: -1.8Β°C (1963)

January
UK Climate Averages and Extremes

Sunniest day: 8.9hrs
Torquay, Devon (1977), Dunkeswell, Devon (1989), Eastbourne, East Sussex (2004)

Sunniest average: 69.7hrs (1959)

Wettest day: 238.4mm
Sloy, Dunbartonshire (1974)

Wettest average: 197.8mm (1928)

January UK Climate Averages and Extremes Sunniest day: 8.9hrs Torquay, Devon (1977), Dunkeswell, Devon (1989), Eastbourne, East Sussex (2004) Sunniest average: 69.7hrs (1959) Wettest day: 238.4mm Sloy, Dunbartonshire (1974) Wettest average: 197.8mm (1928)

January
UK Climate Averages and Extremes

Temperature average
1961 – 1990 average: 3.00Β°C
1991 – 2020 average: 3.93Β°C

Precipitation average
1961 – 1990 average: 111.13mm
1991 – 2020 average: 121.48mm

January UK Climate Averages and Extremes Temperature average 1961 – 1990 average: 3.00Β°C 1991 – 2020 average: 3.93Β°C Precipitation average 1961 – 1990 average: 111.13mm 1991 – 2020 average: 121.48mm

🧊 The UK’s coldest January was in 1963, with an average temperature of minus 1.8Β°C.

Scroll through the images for more January climate stats πŸ‘‡

Find out more about our weather and climate records:
πŸ”— www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/clim...

06.01.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4

There is a yellow warning for rain affecting the #cardiff area.

Please be careful and avoid unnecessary journeys...

18.12.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take care when travelling in heavy rain, even moderate rain can reduce your ability to see and be seen.

Please don't walk or drive through flood water.

Take a look at some of our tips and advice to stay #WeatherReady

bit.ly/3FcOx9V

17.12.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
10 Day Trend 17/12/2025 – High pressure for Christmas
This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the next 10 days 17/12/2025. Further wet and windy weather will push in through the next few days before high pressure dominates next week meaning it… 10 Day Trend 17/12/2025 – High pressure for Christmas

Further wet and windy weather will push in through the next few days before high pressure dominates next week meaning it will be drier but colder for Christmas πŸŽ„

Find out more in this week’s 10 Day Trend with Alex Burkill πŸ‘‡

17.12.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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UK weather warnings Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning and extreme heat.

⚠️The @metoffice.gov.uk has updated their weather warning to #Amber for #Rain overnight in the valleys upstream from #Cardiff - expect likely #Flood alerts/warnings on the River #Taffβš οΈπŸ‘‡

#BePrepared #StaySafe

weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

08.12.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 tips for staying safe in heavy rain When there is a rain warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in heavy rain.

We have various severe weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain associated with #StormBram.

Follow these top tips from our partners to help stay safe and be #WeatherReady:

πŸƒ Wind: bit.ly/3VZqfqU
🌧️ Rain: bit.ly/3iEb7kd

08.12.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Are you WeatherReady?
Consider the impact of heavy rain

Check if your property is at risk from flooding
Check flood advice in your area
Prepare a flood kit
Avoid driving through flood water

Are you WeatherReady? Consider the impact of heavy rain Check if your property is at risk from flooding Check flood advice in your area Prepare a flood kit Avoid driving through flood water

Here is some advice and guidance from our partners to help you protect yourself and your home in heavy rain and flooding: bit.ly/3BjY2Tv

#WeatherReady

06.12.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK weather warnings Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning and extreme heat.

⚠️Yellow weather warning issued⚠️

#Ice across #Wales affecting the #Cardiff area

Wednesday 0000 – 1100 Latest info: bit.ly/WxWarning

#WeatherAware #BePrepared #StaySafe

weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

18.11.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Met Office graphic. Text reads: Blog post, 17 November 2025. 5 satellite missions that are transforming our weather and climate intelligence.

Met Office graphic. Text reads: Blog post, 17 November 2025. 5 satellite missions that are transforming our weather and climate intelligence.

πŸ›°οΈ Following the successful launch of Sentinel-6B this morning, we look at some recent and upcoming satellite missions transforming our weather and climate intelligence.

Find out more below, including a mission that could transform space weather forecasting πŸ‘‡

www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2025/fi...

17.11.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take extra care on the roads during icy weather.

Check out the tips for driving in snow and ice from our partner National Highways πŸ‘‡
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

#WeatherReady

18.11.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⚠️Further update re: #StormClaudia, affecting #Cardiff⚠️

An #Amber warning for rain: 12:00 to 23:59 TODAY

This could lead to localised flooding on already saturated ground.

Latest info πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/WxWarning

#BePrepared

14.11.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Weather warnings have been issued in association with #StormClaudia, affecting #Cardiff

An #Amber warning for rain: 12:00 to 23:59 TODAY

This could lead to localised flooding on already saturated ground.

Latest info πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/WxWarning

#WeatherAware #BePrepared

14.11.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⚠️Yellow Warning for #Rain affecting #Cardiff tomorrowβš οΈπŸ‘‡

Weds 11th Nov 06:00 - 23:59

#Wales #WeatherAware #BePrepared

11.11.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⚠️Yellow Warning for #Rain affecting #Cardiff tomorrow⚠️

Tues 10th Nov 07:00 - 23:59 πŸŒ§οΈπŸ‘‡

#BePrepared #Wales #WeatherAware

10.11.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”Ÿ Years since the Paris Agreement β€” and the world has moved faster than almost anyone predicted.

🎯 In 2024, non-fossil generation made up over 41 % of global power.

🎯 The world added 553 GW of solar, overshooting 2015 IEA forecasts by > 1,500 %.
πŸ”— eciu.net/10-years-po...

30.10.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
10 Day Trend 29/10/2025 – Just another UK autumn low? – Met Office weather forecast UK
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather 10 Day Trend 29/10/2025 – Just another UK autumn low? – Met Office weather forecast UK

Hurricane Melissa has brought devastating impacts to the Caribbean and it's expected to head towards the cooler waters of the North Atlantic during the next few days. But will it be any different to the other Atlantic lows the UK is expected to face in the upcoming week? youtu.be/3JN1DKYuwnI?...

29.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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In under β‘  hour, you could save up to β‘’ lives by giving blood with @WelshBlood! ❀️❀️
πŸ“… Make an appointment today: πŸ”— orlo.uk/Bb5Cs

27.10.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A row of brightly coloured beach huts lines a sandy shore under a clear blue sky. Overlaid text reads: β€œMet Office – BLOG POST 30 September 2025 – How accurate was the Met Office’s summer forecasting?”

A row of brightly coloured beach huts lines a sandy shore under a clear blue sky. Overlaid text reads: β€œMet Office – BLOG POST 30 September 2025 – How accurate was the Met Office’s summer forecasting?”

How accurate was the Met Office summer forecast for you?

We routinely assess our accuracy on a range of parameters, ensuring that people can get the information they need from the forecast, but also that it's useful.

Here, we break down the numbers πŸ‘‡
www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2025/ho...

30.09.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ… Good morning #30Days30WaysUK! πŸ‘‹πŸ˜€
Day 22 – Today we’re focusing on #ActionCountersTerrorism (#ACT) πŸ›‘οΈ
A national campaign for safety, security & preparedness.
#PreparednessMonth

22.09.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A table showing the highest wind gusts recorded across the UK overnight. Needles 78mph, Aberdaron 66mph, Capel Curig 59mph, Milford Haven 58mph, Isle of Portland 56mph and Bridlington 54mph.

A table showing the highest wind gusts recorded across the UK overnight. Needles 78mph, Aberdaron 66mph, Capel Curig 59mph, Milford Haven 58mph, Isle of Portland 56mph and Bridlington 54mph.

A yellow warning for wind remains out for much of the day today across England and Wales ⚠️

Here are the highest wind gusts from overnight πŸ‘‡

15.09.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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The latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at how our changing climate is impacting nature.

@weatheralex.bsky.social talks to @sophiepavs.bsky.social on the role of symbiotic relationships in the overall health of the ecosystem and how these are changing.

πŸ‘€ www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5eI...

12.09.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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🌦 Day 14 of #30Days30WaysUK – Be #WeatherAware
The UK knows heavy rain, strong winds, heatwaves – but extremes are breaking records year after year.
#PreparednessMonth #WeatherReady

14.09.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please DO NOT attempt to drive through the flood water as it is dangerous and you are likely to get stranded - as has happened on numerous occasions in the past!

#StaySafe #Cardiff

14.09.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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///boxing.verse.oiled This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Cardiff.

⚠️Lowther road, between #Cathays and #Roath is currently flooded due to the amount of rainfall overwhelming the public sewer⚠️

#Lowther road will be closed until the #flooding has cleared once there is capacity within the sewer

w3w.co/boxing.verse...

#Cardiff #BePrepared

14.09.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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