During the afternoon of Monday 7th May 2012, a tornado was reported in several areas of Oxfordshire, including Bicester, Eynsham, Kidlington and South Leigh. Trees, buildings, and vehicles in these … Continue reading “The ‘Oxfordshire Tornado’ of 7 May 2012”
When I last wrote on the subject of drought, at the end of March 2012, conditions in Southern England were looking pretty grim: Accumulated rainfall was 200mm down on the … Continue reading “Is the 2012 UK drought over?”
By Ray Bell, It’s that time of year again, when sea surface temperatures (SSTs) are warming up in the northern hemisphere, which allows the tropics to become more conducive for … Continue reading “The Atlantic Tropical Storm Seasonal Forecast 2012”