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WEATHER WARNING: Britain set to be faced with coldest winter for
50 years
www.worldweatheronline.com
After a very short lived Indian summer, Britain could be
expecting sub-zero temperatures and violent snow storms
due to hit. This could be as soon as late October, as a freak
ocean cooling in the Atlantic threatens to trigger a historic
nationwide whiteout.
Experts fear a repeat of the worst winter in history which
temperatures dropped to below -20c in January 1963.
What’s this about?
www.worldweatheronline.com
James Madden – Exacta Weather
“The Gulf Stream has been rapidly winding down over
the past 12 months,” says James Madden, forecaster
for Exacta Weather. “Experts have feared an
especially severe winter last year after signs emerged
during the autumn.”
“October is likely to see to a real chill at times in
terms of temperatures due to below average sea
surface temperatures in the Atlantic and a virtually
non-existent Gulf Stream.”
www.worldweatheronline.com
Bewick Swans
Each year, around 300 Bewick’s swans migrate 2,500 miles from
Arctic Russia to escape the approaching cold weather which follows
closely behind them. The first bird arrived on October 11th – the
earliest date ever recorded.
It coincided with the first frosts of the autumn and experts say that
its early return could be a sign of a long, hard winter.
www.worldweatheronline.com
Global warming
Scientists say that part of the problem could be due to the melting
Greenland ice caps allowing huge volumes of fresh water to flood
into the North Atlantic.
Fresh water floats on top of the ocean saltwater hindering the
normal currents which are driven by a constant sinking of cold water
to the ocean bed.
This has slowed down the pace at which the Gulf Stream channels
warm water from the Caribbean, up the coast of the US and to north
Europe.
www.worldweatheronline.com
What effect will this have?
If these predications are true, Britain could face fuel and food
shortages as roads and transport networks grind to a halt.
It also means that the emergency services risk being stretched to
breaking point with harsh weather responsible for thousands of
deaths.
www.worldweatheronline.com
To find out more about why not read the whole
article, click the link below:
WEATHER WARNING: Britain set to be
faced with coldest winter for 50 years

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Weather warning britain set to be faced with coldest winter for 50 years

  • 1. www.worldweatheronline.com WEATHER WARNING: Britain set to be faced with coldest winter for 50 years
  • 2. www.worldweatheronline.com After a very short lived Indian summer, Britain could be expecting sub-zero temperatures and violent snow storms due to hit. This could be as soon as late October, as a freak ocean cooling in the Atlantic threatens to trigger a historic nationwide whiteout. Experts fear a repeat of the worst winter in history which temperatures dropped to below -20c in January 1963. What’s this about?
  • 3. www.worldweatheronline.com James Madden – Exacta Weather “The Gulf Stream has been rapidly winding down over the past 12 months,” says James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather. “Experts have feared an especially severe winter last year after signs emerged during the autumn.” “October is likely to see to a real chill at times in terms of temperatures due to below average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic and a virtually non-existent Gulf Stream.”
  • 4. www.worldweatheronline.com Bewick Swans Each year, around 300 Bewick’s swans migrate 2,500 miles from Arctic Russia to escape the approaching cold weather which follows closely behind them. The first bird arrived on October 11th – the earliest date ever recorded. It coincided with the first frosts of the autumn and experts say that its early return could be a sign of a long, hard winter.
  • 5. www.worldweatheronline.com Global warming Scientists say that part of the problem could be due to the melting Greenland ice caps allowing huge volumes of fresh water to flood into the North Atlantic. Fresh water floats on top of the ocean saltwater hindering the normal currents which are driven by a constant sinking of cold water to the ocean bed. This has slowed down the pace at which the Gulf Stream channels warm water from the Caribbean, up the coast of the US and to north Europe.
  • 6. www.worldweatheronline.com What effect will this have? If these predications are true, Britain could face fuel and food shortages as roads and transport networks grind to a halt. It also means that the emergency services risk being stretched to breaking point with harsh weather responsible for thousands of deaths.
  • 7. www.worldweatheronline.com To find out more about why not read the whole article, click the link below: WEATHER WARNING: Britain set to be faced with coldest winter for 50 years