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Please welcome Dan Harris, Chartered Meteorologist and Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the UK Met Office.
In this episode we chat about sting jets. Dan’s description of sting jets will bring to life this powerful atmospheric wind in a way you may not have understood before.
The Great Storm of 1987 in the UK was the first time a sting jet was identified when a unique shape in the clouds was observed in satellite imagery at that time.
Although the storm was incredibly destructive there were some positives that followed in the years after the storm with advancements in forecasting science.
Were the same event to happen today, it would likely be forecast a few days in advance, leaving time to warn the public, and minimising potential damage.
You may also find it interesting to know that D ...
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