
Sarah Johnson
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Sarah Johnson
@SarahJGov
Head of Stakeholder Affairs at @MetOffice | Weather, Climate Change, Science and Nature | 🇮🇪🇬🇧


As the waters recede it’s not hard to see why so many have lost their lives in and around Valencia. Recovery will take years and cost billions.






Now live & ready to support climate change #adaptation: our new Local Authority Climate Service (LACS) provides Local Authorities with crucial information on climate change in their area. LACS is open access & free on @esriuk: climatedataportal.metoffice.gov.uk/pages/lacs #GetClimateReady @DefraGovUK


What makes a thunderstorm? How hot is lightning? And which is louder thunder or a chainsaw? Thunderstorms in the UK can occur at any time of year. But the most severe usually occur in the summer months and particulate after a couple of days of hot, humid and sunny weather.

While visiting @metofficeUK Minister Oppong-Asare @abenaopp practiced her weather presenting skills in the studio. Her visit marks the 10th anniversary of the pioneering Space Weather Operations Centre.



Did you know the Met Office returns £18.80 for every £1 of public money invested? The new independent report evaluating our value to the UK has just been published by @LondonEconomics. You can read more about where we add value ⤵️ Global impact #WhenItMatters @SciTechgovuk



After tonight at Chequers my forecast would be for sustained improvement in the weather…thanks to @Keir_Starmer and @SimonHarrisTD

What a goal. What a moment. Unbelievable, Ollie Watkins! ❤️

The UK is helping our friends in the Caribbean as they deal with the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl by releasing funds to help the region recover. I have just been speaking with the Cayman Premier and Governor to outline our commitment to the Overseas Territories.



D-Day and the weather forecast that changed the shape of history itv.com/news/2024-06-0…


