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Weather forecaster, broadcast meteorologist. (Met Office) NetWeather STV Girlguiding and CAB volunteer. UEA Cyclist East Lothian Edinburgh

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We got some feedback after our Girlguiding session this week. I will email.

08.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#WorldBookDay

05.03.2026 11:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Suggestions as a new sustainability/climate Book Group begins in East Lothian. Book titles, how to make it a good experience, with hope. #bookclub
First meeting is on Saturday so I'm looking for ideas to take along.

05.03.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring warmth in the sunshine but chilly as rain creeps in from the northwest Once the fog disappeared there has been lovely midweek sunshine. Pesky cloud will be tricky for the rest of this week and frontal rain from the NW on Thursday.

Once the fog disappeared there has been lovely midweek sunshine. Pesky cloud will be tricky for the rest of this week and frontal rain from the NW on Thursday.

04.03.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From drought to deluge - a look at the UK's winter rainfall data After last summer's hosepipe bans and drought, winter rainfall has been crucial for recovery. Early Met Office figures show it's been wetter than average - but the picture varies dramatically across the UK.

After last summer's hosepipe bans and drought, winter rainfall has been crucial for recovery. Early Met Office figures show it's been wetter than average - but the picture varies dramatically across the UK.

27.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, this is the wrong article, we will get the right one. Apologies

25.02.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Some of the cards from the Are you Prepared pack

Some of the cards from the Are you Prepared pack

Saw a display pack at a Climate Hub event

19.02.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Hymn to Life by GisΓ¨le Pelicot review – a unique memoir by a figure of astonishing power Pelicot’s riveting account of her ordeal refuses to conform to any agenda but her own

A Hymn to Life by GisΓ¨le Pelicot review – a unique memoir by a figure of astonishing power

17.02.2026 00:31 πŸ‘ 159 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5

Bit of snow for East Lothian thia morning #uksnow

13.02.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Civil service?

12.02.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Gibraltar and our followers over nearby Spain - 02/02 - #StormLeonardo #BorrascaLeonardo now named by the Portuguese Met #IPMA for this week's storm. πŸ‘‡

02.02.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A1 Spott roundabout plan?

02.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ive done the first 3 steps and just astonished at the maze people will experience, when wanting a simple 20 min introduction to Ai. Did no-one user test this? It's a terrible mess.

29.01.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The sign-up for GOV.UK '20mins Ai training' tangle

29.01.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Lamer street EAST lothian Jan 2026 SE onshore flow and moderate spring tides

Lamer street EAST lothian Jan 2026 SE onshore flow and moderate spring tides

The mentioned Dunbar sinkhole and coastal erosion from this week in SE Scotland

27.01.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Emblem of the World Health Organization on a glass door.

Emblem of the World Health Organization on a glass door.

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe.

Full statement: bit.ly/46dT0HF

24.01.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 526 πŸ” 215 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 23
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🧊Impacts: Freezing rain a real problem late Sunday
⚠️Especially south & east of DC
πŸ’‘Power outages could last a day or more
πŸͺ«Charge devices; consider alternate heat source

24.01.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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More rain this weekend as uncertainty continues for snow risk into next week Very wet weather is forecast over the next few days, with an Amber warning for eastern Scotland due to persistent rain and snow-melt. Strong winds will also affect the far northeast, with a windy spell...

Very wet weather is forecast over the next few days, with an Amber warning for eastern Scotland due to persistent rain and snow-melt. Strong winds will also affect the far northeast, with a windy spell for SW Britain on Friday.

22.01.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Stratosphere influences on surface weather and climate RMETSOC talk with Dr Simon Lee from St Andrews University

Stratosphere influences on surface weather and climate RMETSOC talk with Dr Simon Lee from St Andrews University

Good to meet @simonleewx.com IRL at the @rmets.org Scottish Centre January talk in Edinburgh. The #stratosphere and its influences.

22.01.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stunning aurora for hours last night, this around 9pm overlooking the Firth of Forth. #aurora

20.01.2026 07:18 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#aurora east lothian 2055GMT til 2115 a lot going on, even with pesky cloud near the coast

19.01.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A co-ordinated release today of datasets showing 2025 as the third warmest year on record, after 2024 and 2023. share.google/2d8LGWLV7H0Q...

14.01.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Storm Goretti update - Red wind warning and Amber warning as heavy rain turns to snow #stormgorreti share.google/IZ5gHCiGdW06...

08.01.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Midweek shift finally for northern Scotland's deep winter Conditions in northern Scotland have been severe so far this year with deep snow, freezing temperatures and some areas cut off thansk to drifting snow. A change is on the way.

A change is on the way for Northern Scotland although with colder nights. "Midweek shift finally for northern Scotland's deep winter" share.google/EsDNapmP4UoF... #scotland

07.01.2026 09:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sir Salter Scott gritting lorry on the A1 by Traprain Law

Sir Salter Scott gritting lorry on the A1 by Traprain Law

@netweather radar showing #snow on 2nd Jan

@netweather radar showing #snow on 2nd Jan

Waiting along the A1 in SE Scotland, the gritting fleet on our second Bank Holiday with snow showers from the north. I passed Snow Connery, Grit a Bit, Sir Salter Scott. (Traffic Scotland)

02.01.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A chilly New Year's Eve unveils Arctic cold and northern snow showers for 2026 You might think that it is cold enough already but there will be an Arctic shift as we start 2026. Rain showers in the far north will turn to snow for the end of the week after a chilly New Year's Eve

Getting even colder later this week, with #uksnow. A chilly New Year's Eve unveils Arctic cold and northern snow showers for 2026 share.google/lH7pfq8zfIur... #hogmanay

30.12.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ABSOLUTE INSANITY IN ICELAND
It s warmer than summer !
19.7C BakkagerΓ°i in the middle of the night !
‼️nearly 10C above JULY average

MOST EXTREME EVENT EVER SEEN IN WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY
Records brutalized allover the country

25.12.2025 03:29 πŸ‘ 268 πŸ” 190 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 38
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The Brussels sprouts harvest is heading your way This seasonal crop has taken months to grow, through a dry summer for eastern Britain, thankful for autumn rains and a November frost. The fields have been cleared and those Christmas sprouts are on t...

The Brussels sprouts harvest has taken place and they are heading to shops near you share.google/p634BHSyfpdc...

22.12.2025 19:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SILVERDALE,LANCASHIRE The British Geological Survey provides up-to-date information on recent and historical earthquakes, educational resources, and seismic hazard services

If you live in the area and felt the earthquake, or even if you didn't, please consider filling out this short questionnaire, which helps our scientists learn more about the event:

earthquakes.bgs.ac.uk/questionnair...

19.12.2025 06:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mid December Christmas Markets in Germany, Bruges and Prague Mid December weather across Europe if you are visiting Christmas Markets in Germany, Belgium or the Czech Republic. Lapland has snow, there isn't much elsewhere.

Mid December weather across Europe if you are visiting Christmas Markets in Germany, Belgium or the Czech Republic. Lapland has snow, there isn't much elsewhere.

11.12.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0