Episode 10 - It's getting hot in here: the 2018 heatwave

June 27, 2018 00:12:50
Episode 10 - It's getting hot in here: the 2018 heatwave
Royal Meteorological Society Podcast
Episode 10 - It's getting hot in here: the 2018 heatwave

Jun 27 2018 | 00:12:50

/

Show Notes

Following a prolonged heat wave across the UK Prof Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive and Tara Thompson, head of Communications at RMetS, discuss what defines a heatwave, what meteorological conditions cause such extremes of temperature and the kind of environmental and social effects they can have.

Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from more than 50 countries that includes academics, scientists and professional meteorologists as well as students and keen weather enthusiasts.

The Society's programmes are broad and diverse, with many activities accessible not only to members but also to the general public and the wider meteorological and climate community. For more information on our charitable activities and events visit our website at www.rmets.org

Thank you for listening! Comments and ideas for future topics are always welcomed so please get in touch at [email protected].

Twitter - @rmets
Instagram - @rmets_

Other Episodes

Episode

July 27, 2018 00:09:46
Episode Cover

Episode 12 - Developments in Long-range forecasting with Adam Scaife

At RMetS' Atmospheric Science Conference 2018, our roving reporter, Tara Thompson, Head of Engagement at RMetS met up with Adam Scaife, Head of Long-range...

Listen

Episode

April 25, 2019 00:14:31
Episode Cover

Episode 15 - Does variation in the Sun’s output affect climate?

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Specialist at RMetS, speaks to Adam Scaife, Head of Long-range forecasting at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University....

Listen

Episode

June 30, 2022 00:10:20
Episode Cover

MetMatters Podcast: Everyday Ways to Save the Planet with Laura Tobin

Earlier this year, broadcast meteorologist Laura Tobin published her first book Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet. Find out what you can do to...

Listen