Weather Conditions
Severe Weather

The Met Office's seasonal forecasts give a good indication of the kinds of weather we can expect in Surrey and has a vital role in public safety.

Severe Weather

The Met Office define Severe Weather in the UK as likely to be the following :

• Severe Gales – repeated gusts of 70mph or more over inland areas – Trees uprooted, structural damage,and traffic disruption from high sided vehicles at risk from being blown over
• Heavy Rain – Rain expected to continue for at least two hours and to give at least 15mm within a three hour period or, following previous heavy rain events, 25mm/day – Flooding and aquaplaning
• Heavy Snow and Icy Roads – Snow falling at a rate of 2cm/hour or more for at least 2 hours – minor accidents, increased journey times.
• Thunderstorms and Lightning – May trigger heavy rain warning – power surges
• Heat and Sun – Expectations of significantly higher than average temperatures in one or more regions of England and Wales – heat stress, transport dislocation and power reduction
• Dense Fog – visibility below 50 metres - traffic accidents, increased journey times.

Each of the above types of severe weather are covered in greater detail on the Met Office website where both the public and business will find detailed information on actions that should be taken before, during and after severe weather has been forecast.

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