Weather in the UK

• What are the five types of extreme weather in the UK?

  Very cold spells, heatwaves, storms, flash floods, and heavy snowfall
• What can heatwaves lead to in the UK?

  Periods of drought
• What can storms cause in the UK?

  Storm surges, coastal flooding, strong winds, and rain that disrupts travel
• When have all five types of extreme weather taken place in the UK?

  Between 2000 and 2010
• What are the three types of extreme weather frequencies in the UK?

  Rain, drought, and snow
• How is rain changing in the UK?

  There is persistent heavy rainfall and rivers are increasingly being flooded
• How is drought changing in the UK?

  There are intermittent periods of drought in southern and eastern England where rainfall levels are low
• How is snow changing in the UK?

  Heavy snowfall is becoming less frequent in recent years, leading to extremely cold and blizzard-like conditions