Weather

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April showers: what are they and why is it so rainy in April?

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How to predict the weather using clouds

Storm 'Ciara' hits the South Coast of Britain with strong winds and huge waves

Britain’s worst storms

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A Cotswold ramble to discover how wind and solar could provide all of the UK’s energy needs

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Water shortage in the UK: what’s the problem and how to save water

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How the UK’s seasons are changing and the impact on the countryside

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How to make the most of a snow day

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Britain’s snowiest places: where to see snow and how to stay safe

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Countryfile Presenters

Ellie Harrison: The hazards of filming in extreme weather

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Keep track of weather and climate from your smart phone? We review the Netatmo Smart Home Weather Station

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UK weather 2018: how the extreme weather has impacted on the countryside

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Great Drought of 1976: what happened and what was the impact on Britain?

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The hottest summer for decades has created an outbreak of a rare and beautiful phenomenon - glowing seas.
The temperatures have caused a surge in bioluminescent plankton around the British coast.
Tim Bow was stunned by the spectacle at Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot.
The light occurs due to a complex chemical reaction, known as bioluminescence.
Organisms such as jellyfish, squid and fireflies generally use the production of light as a defence against predators.

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