Hurricane Milton hit Florida last night bringing tornadoes, floods and risks of storm surges. Hurricane Milton made landfall as category 3 hurricane, having been downgraded from a category 5 which is the most dangerous type of hurricane. It comes just weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the USA. We spoke to Alex Baker, research scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and the University of Reading, about how hurricanes form and whether climate change is making them more damaging.
National Centre for Atmospheric Science
Research Services
Leeds, West Yorkshire 5,079 followers
A world-leading research centre for atmospheric science, based in the UK.
About us
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is a world leader in atmospheric science. We are one of the Natural Environment Research Council's (NERC) research centres, formed in 2002 to provide the UK with national capability in atmospheric science. We carry out research in air pollution, climate and high-impact weather, and long-term global changes in atmospheric composition and climate, and provide the UK community with state-of-the-art technologies for observing and modelling the atmosphere. These include a research aircraft, advanced ground-based observational facilities, computer modelling and support, and facilities for storing and analysing data. We play a significant and influential role in many international science programmes and provide the UK with advice, leadership and national capability in atmospheric science. We are organised around three science themes and five underpinning services and facilities, with over 200 members of staff embedded in 12 UK universities and research institutes including: University of York, University of Leeds, University of Manchester, University of Cambridge, University of Reading, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, University of Birmingham, University of East Anglia, University of Oxford, University of Hertfordshire, University of Surrey and Cranfield University. Our head office is based in Leeds: National Centre For Atmospheric Science Fairbairn House 71-75 Clarendon Road Leeds LS2 9PH Tel: +44 (0) 113 34 36408 Follow us on Twitter: @AtmosScience
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External link for National Centre for Atmospheric Science
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Climate Science, Weather, Air Quality, Atmospheric Technology, Air Pollution, Atmospheric Science, Research, Data Storage, Ground observation, Airborne Observation, Hazardous Weather, Computer Models, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Computer Modelling, Atmospheric Composition, Climate Change, and Earth System
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Leeds, West Yorkshire LS29PH, GB
Employees at National Centre for Atmospheric Science
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Luke Abraham
Training Theme Leader at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and Director of Research at University of Cambridge
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Mary Ethna Black
Physician, Board member, and writer
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Nick Beard
Non-Exec at National Centre for Atmospheric Sciences
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Ally Lewis
Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry
Updates
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We're thrilled to announce that the National Centre for Atmospheric Science has been awarded £12.4 million as part of a new £101 million investment in UK science by the NERC: Natural Environment Research Council! 🎉 This investment will support our essential and world-class research in atmospheric science, helping us address critical challenges such as achieving Net Zero, mitigating climate change, reducing air pollution, and forecasting extreme weather events. Professor Jacqui Hamilton, our Science Director, highlights the importance of this funding: "It will improve our ability to predict and track climate changes, understand emissions, and support critical scientific advice to the government." The funding will nurture six key areas of our research over the next five years, including advancing climate models, enhancing data accessibility, maintaining observatories, and training the next generation of scientists. We’re excited to continue our work in providing trusted, unbiased evidence and advice to the UK government, industry, and the public, contributing to a sustainable and resilient future. #AtmosphericScience #Research #EnvironmentalScience #AirPollution #ClimateChange #HazardousWeather #Training
From models to observatories: NERC invests £12.4M into atmospheric science research
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Last week our atmospheric research aircraft made a “flying” visit to the Avro Heritage Museum during a training flight. Tuesday marked 100 years since Woodford Aerodrome (home to the Museum) was opened as the production site for Avro aircraft. Between 2001 and 2004, our BAe 146 aircraft was converted for science at Woodford, becoming the only BAe 146-301 in existence. This made it the last aircraft to leave the production line that’s still flying today. We couldn’t deliver world-leading airborne science without this unique aircraft, so we were thrilled to be invited to close out the flying display during the Museum’s centenary celebration. You can see pilots Finbarre and Francois performing a wing wave as they go past before heading off to train for upcoming science missions!
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Typhoon Yagi, has brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding which have devastated the Philippines, South China and north Vietnam. We asked researchers what typhoons are, and what impact climate change may be having on this type of extreme weather.
What are typhoons and is climate change making them worse?
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Torrential rain and flooding, exceptional snowfall, strong winds - #StormBoris has impacted central and eastern Europe. We explain what named storms are, if they will be more intense and frequent in future, and the impacts of climate change.
What are named storms and is climate change affecting extreme weather in Europe?
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For International Clean Air Day, we’ve done a round-up of our latest articles on air pollution. Find out about air quality trends in your country, the impact of climate change on city air pollution, the effects of air quality policies on pollution in Beijing, and the hidden harms of indoor air pollution. #WorldCleanAirDay #CleanAirNow
International Clean Air Day
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🌬️ New Report: Breathing Cleaner Air in Our Homes 🌬️ Did you know we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors? Yet, our understanding of indoor air pollution is far behind that of outdoor pollution. The INGENIOUS project, one of the UK’s largest indoor air quality research initiatives, has just released its ground-breaking report on how we can improve the air we breathe at home! 🏡 After working with 300 households in Bradford and using cutting-edge research methods, the team has uncovered how everyday actions can reduce indoor pollutants and protect our health. From ventilation to behaviour changes, discover simple steps for cleaner indoor air! 🔬 Research partners: University of York, The University of Manchester, The University of Sheffield, University of Cambridge, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute, Born In Bradford 📖 Read the full report now! #AirQuality #CleanAir #IndoorPollution
New report provides key insights for breathing cleaner air at home
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Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future for research computing? We're hosting workshops in Edinburgh and Daresbury where you can contribute your ideas and influence the future direction of a project called NetDRIVE.
Join workshops to shape the future of sustainable research computing
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National Centre for Atmospheric Science reposted this
Can the tools we use to predict tomorrow’s weather also help us understand how human activities are impacting extreme weather events? According to a new study from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and Oxford University’s Department of Physics, the answer is a resounding yes. Published in Nature Communications, the research demonstrates how advanced and reliable weather forecasting models can be repurposed to quantify the impact of human-induced climate change on heatwaves and storms. By applying the world’s most trusted medium-range forecasting model, developed by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, researchers have provided a local-scale analysis of global warming's effects. One striking example comes from their analysis of the June 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave, which tragically claimed over 800 lives. By simulating the event in different scenarios - one without human influence and another in a warmer future world - the team found that human-driven climate change made this heatwave at least 8 times more likely. Even more concerning, the study suggests that if current trends continue, the likelihood of such extreme heatwaves will double every 20 years. This research is a crucial step towards better understanding the relationship between human activity and extreme weather. As these events continue to cause significant loss of life and billions of dollars in damages globally, developing accurate forecasts and preventative measures has never been more urgent. #climatechange #weather #heatwaves #storms #research #science
Weather forecast tools tell us how humans are aggravating heatwaves and storms
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National Centre for Atmospheric Science reposted this
Understanding the record-breaking heat of 2023🌡️ Latest research, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, sheds light on the driving forces behind the unprecedented heat experienced in 2023. Natural oceanic variations, combined with the impact of global warming due to greenhouse gas emissions, led to every month in the last half of 2023 setting new temperature records. 2023 marked a significant milestone, being approximately 1.5°C warmer than pre-industrial times. This rapid increase in global temperatures raises critical questions: Are these sharp jumps a sign of rapid climate shifts, or are they the result of natural fluctuations like El Niño? The study also explores whether cleaner air, resulting from global efforts to reduce pollution, might have played a role in the temperature surge. While measures to combat air pollution are crucial for public health, the reduction in aerosol particles might have exposed the full extent of global warming. The research team, including Dr Laura Wilcox from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and colleagues from CICERO - Center for International Climate Research, found that while aerosol changes contribute, they are not solely responsible for 2023’s heat. The study emphasises the need for urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions as we face ongoing climate challenges.
Did global warming and weather variations drive the record heat in 2023?
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