The Channel Islands weather radar, a well-known landmark at La Moye in Jersey, is a very important tool for both weather forecasters here and further afield. It works continuously 24 hours a day, so understandably needs to be taken out of service for essential maintenance from time to time. Today, alongside the routine radar system … Read more Maintenance happening at the weather radar
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Maintenance happening at the weather radar
Half Term Holiday Fog
It has been a torrid time for travellers this half term. On the sea it was gales at the start of the holiday as well as further cancellations beyond the control of the weather. Sunday was the day of the fog. Jersey Met had fog in the forecast. Very moist warm air was drifting up the Channel … Read more Half Term Holiday Fog
How often should we update our forecast?
Today I start blogging. It is something the Jersey Met team have wanted to do through various channels, but the knowledge that once we start something like this, we will have to continue contributing for a very long time, has caused us to shy away in case a better idea comes along. But the time … Read more How often should we update our forecast?