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Increasing risk of thunderstorms in the southeast this evening with more developing across north Wales and northern England through the early hours, with possible impacts for aviation. Further thunderstorms possible across northern England to start tomorrow with further disruptive showers developing in the south into the afternoon. Find out more in our 10 Day Trend

Weather conditions will be very warm or hot - and also humid - across the UK during the first part of the week. Thunderstorms will approach the southern part of the UK during the second half of the week. Heavy downpours from the thunderstorms could potentially impact aviation in central and southeast England, later on Wednesday and during Thursday daytime. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVkii_zd

The first of our webinars about upcoming changes to the World Area Forecast System (WAFS) Significant Weather (SIGWX) forecast products took place this week. More than 100 people from across the aviation industry joined to learn more about the new multi-timestep SIGWX forecasts that will become operational in November, as well as changes to the T+24 SIGWX charts. In case you missed it, there will be two more opportunities to attend the webinar in a couple of weeks’ time, registration is free: 6 August, 15:00 to 16:00 UTC https://lnkd.in/enskieXg   8 August, 8:00 to 9:00 UTC https://lnkd.in/ez3r3bPN  

After a rainy Thursday tomorrow that could cause impacts across all sectors including aviation, potential heavy downpours through Friday night and Saturday might affect aviation as well. From then on, conditions are looking more settled and warmer until some cooler and wetter weather returns at the end of next week. Find out more in our 10 Day Trend

After a rainy Thursday tomorrow that could cause impacts across all sectors including aviation, potential heavy downpours through Friday night and Saturday might affect aviation as well. From then on, conditions are looking more settled and warmer until some cooler and wetter weather returns at the end of next week. Find out more in our 10 Day Trend

This week, the weather will remain changeable, with periods of sunshine and showers. This afternoon there is an isolated risk of thunderstorms in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as low cloud in the southwest that may result in impacts on aviation. There could also be impacts later in the week, with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing a few light showers with minimal impacts, however there is a risk of heavy rain and cloud spreading from the west from Wednesday night. From Friday onward, there will be scattered showers across the UK, with some periods of impactful heavy rain.

Today marks the start of the week-long Farnborough International Airshow, which showcases the best of the global aerospace industry. To help facilitate the safe and efficient running of the event, we have a team of operational meteorologists on-site that is experienced in forecasting for aircrew. They have already been providing weather briefings and advice in the run-up week, as well as generating Farnborough Airport’s Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts. They will continue to work with the flying display director, airport operations team and pilots this week when a mix of flying will be taking place, to help them make informed decisions for the smooth running of the show and flight displays.      Farnborough International Airshow is the second largest airshow in the world, providing an international forum for the aerospace and defence industry since 1948 and covering key themes like sustainability, innovation and the future of the flight industry. To find out more, visit: https://bit.ly/4cRzNge     If you would like to learn more about our aviation services, go to: https://bit.ly/4cRq9KB  

Rain moving across England and Wales today with heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms likely to cause impacts for multiple sectors including aviation. An improving picture on Tuesday but slow-moving heavy showers affecting east Scotland and NE England will have impacts for aviation. Generally unsettled in the northwest with further impacts for aviation from Thursday onwards. Find out more in our Week Ahead forecast

Outbreaks of rain continuing to affect central areas throughout Thursday, but rain tending to be lighter and more patchy. There could be some impacts for aviation   Sunshine and showers to come on Friday, before a risk of rain moves across eastern areas later and into Saturday.   Find out more in our 10-day trend.

To meet the changing needs of the aviation industry, the World Area Forecast Centres, run by ourselves and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, are constantly looking at ways in which we can improve and evolve.     In November, we are improving our World Area Forecast System datasets by updating the Significant Weather (SIGWX) forecast products. This will include specific changes to the T+24 SIGWX charts, and the new multi-timestep SIGWX charts becoming operational.     To explain the upcoming changes and actions to take ahead of the change, we are running a number of webinars. They are free to attend and aim to support everyone in the aviation industry using SIGWX charts.     The first webinar will take place on 23 July 2024 at 08:00 to 09:00 UTC, you can register at https://lnkd.in/euPbXhNp       Other available dates and times, covering the same aspects, are:       6 August, 15:00 to 16:00 UTC https://lnkd.in/enskieXg   8 August, 8:00 to 9:00 UTC https://lnkd.in/ez3r3bPN