the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place, e.g. temperature, rainfall

the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, typically 30 years

when a weather event is significantly different from an average or usual weather pattern. This may take place during one day or over a longer period of time

Weather hazards in the UK

Geography

Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds

Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development

Tropical storms – hazards and effects

Tropical storms – responses

Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms

Example of a tropical storm

An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK

Using GIS to map the track of a tropical storm

This unit teaches pupils about weather hazards at the global and national (UK) scales. Pupils learn about global atmospheric circulation before focusing on the formation, impacts and responses to tropical storms. Pupils also learn about extreme weather events in the UK.

Weather hazards

day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place

the average weather conditions of a place, typically over 30 years

when a weather event is significantly different from usual patterns

Match the key word to its correct definition.

Which of these weather events are experienced in the UK?

The Met Office produces an annual State of the UK {{}} report.

2023 had the most active start to the 'named storm' season

2023 was significantly drier than previous years

What conditions are associated with low atmospheric pressure?

North Atlantic and northeast Pacific Ocean

Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all tropical storms, but where are they found? Match them to their correct location. 

sea surface temperatures of over 27 degrees Celsius

What conditions are needed for tropical storms to develop?

When did Typhoon Rai make landfall in the Philippines?

indirect and longer-term effects of a disaster

the actions taken to address the impacts of a disaster

Match the key term with the correct definition. 

temporary shelters and emergency food, water and medical supplies 

unemployment for people working in the tourist industry

Which of these statements are effects of, and which are responses to, Typhoon Rai?

Weather hazards in the UK

Lesson outcome