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June 30, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Rapid Cyclogenesis

The wind can be an exceptionally powerful force of nature, reaching speeds of >200 mph, destroying infrastructure and devastating landscapes.

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July 2, 2026

European Heatwaves of 2026

From late spring and into the start of Summer, spells of very extreme hot weather impacted Europe, breaking many records.

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July 16, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Lake Effect Snow

Lake effect snow occurs around the world, but it is primarily associated with the Great Lakes region of North America.

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July 17, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Gust Fronts

A sinking downdraft from a storm can move very rapidly, and once it hits the ground it spreads outwards horizontally, creating a gust front.

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July 29, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Lightning

One of the largest risks to our clients is lightning, which can strike from rapidly developing thunderstorms, or even without warning.

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August 6, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Cold Front Clearance

A cold front clearance refers to the process in which a cold front passes, causing changes in the conditions felt at the ground surface.

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August 12, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Orographic Uplift

The land surface has one of the largest influences in shaping the weather we experience, with topography alone driving global weather systems.

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August 19, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Fen Blow

The Fens are located in the East of England inland from the Wash, and can produce a local meteorological phenomenon known as a Fen Blow.

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September 10, 2026

25 Years of Weather Events

Twenty-five years is a long time in weather forecasting, and an extraordinary amount of weather can happen in that time.

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