Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 08/10/2026A bit more 'oomf' just starting to show up in low pressure developments taking place in the northern N Atlantic heading into next week One to watch in the weeks ahead certainly as the El Nino teleconnection should start to show its hand (a +NAO/increased chance of mild/wet/windy) 1122
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Isaias becomes the first N Atlantic hurricane 🌀 of this season heading towards the Gulf Coast...forecast to strengthen to near major hurricane status ahead of landfall Meanwhile hurricane Simon forecast to become a major storm before reaching Mexico in the E N Pacific 021
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Just 18% full now at Wimbleball..one of our larger reservoirs here in the SW 0111
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Yesterday afternoon 22C mid afternoon at Heathrow, today 12C..coldest it's been for many months 🥶🌡 ..and a sure sign that Autumn is here... cold advection taking place from the N with temperatures lowering during the day... 050
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Tropical storm Isaias has formed Set to become 1st hurricane 🌀 of the N Atlantic season As often the case when these storms develop, it creates a bit of uncertainty as to how weather patterns will evolve downstream later this weekend/early next week in the N Atlantic/NW Europe 182
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Much needed, though locally heavy rain S UK next 24hrs Then a colder NW airstream for Weds/Thursday...until now the S of the UK has reached atleast 20C as a max every day since June 11th 082
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A mixed week of weather ahead And turning cooler.. 0111
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Reservoir levels typically reach their annual minimum next few weeks here in the SW This year?.. we wait to see 050
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Incredible to see temperatures still up at 21C 5.20am 30th September.. 2185
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Exceptionally mild tonight..21C in places right now 061
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today's high atleast 28.1C...remarkable for late September 092
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Sunshine lifting temperatures 🌡 into the low to mid 20sC now S/SE England 020
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A few days ago Hurricane Polo was a 180mph cat5 storm in the E N Pacific Today it's the turn of Hurricane Nolo in the central N Pacific to brush with cat5 status El Nino providing the perfect environment for these monster weather systems to develop 051
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026564+ dam 1000-500hpa thickness air wafting our way next 36 hours or so... an indication that summer like weather hasn't 'done with' the UK just yet... 0101
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A relative lack of rainfall means that our reservoirs are struggling a bit here in SW England Just 24% full now at one our larger reservoirs Wimbleball 032
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Low pressure west of the UK this coming week Central pressure 987hpa to 955hpa in 24hrs A drop of 32hpa A rapidly deepening low pressure system (defined by a central pressure fall of 24hpa or more in 24hrs) 071
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 27/09/202626C this Tuesday... only 2C above the average height of summer UK maximum temperature 🌡... .. oh hold on a minute (Height of summer being 2 months ago) 1146
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Subsurface sea temperature anomalies in the Equatorial E Pacific have been around 11C above normal recently..the 20C isotherm located well over 50 metres deeper than normal in places Meanwhile ACE accumulated cyclone energy in the N Atlantic is at record lows 061
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Weekend off but just noticed bbc country file suggesting a night low of 20C SE England mid this week thanks to a deep low pressure out W drawing in S'ly winds Impressive anytime of the yr-truly remarkable for very end of September Over a 24hr period equates to a tropical night 041
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The mighty El Nino teleconnections in action 1-Tropical E Pacific with very warm waters fuelling many tropical storms currently-hurricane Polo recently sustaining 180mph+ winds 2-Relatively cooler waters/wind shear suppressing Caribbean activity 3-N Atlantic activity shifted N 050
Reposted by Marco Petagna Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 27/09/2026⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Rain across eastern areas of Northern Ireland NOW until 1400 this afternoon Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ 2226
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Often as the Autumn equinox passes we see a step change in low pressure activity in the N Atlantic-seems to be the case currently-a rapidly deepening low pressure to our W next week Another notable step change often occurs with a dip in our temperatures late October...await the outcome of this one 080
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Interesting to see the UKMO model now having a 970hpa low west of the UK 12z Tue when 12hrs earlier it had the low at 949hpa None the less still an impressive 16hpa deepening in 12hrs 986hpa 00z tue- 970hpa 12z tue Being less developed 'allows' it to edge a little closer to us 071
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The nights draw in at pace now...we're losing several minutes of daylight each day, and we're closer to the shortest day of the yr/winter solstice than the longest day/summer solstice... BUT, while we hold onto relatively warm weather it makes all the difference doesn't it? 0163
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A deep low pressure system looks likely to move north just to the west of UK next week 🌬🌧 Obvious model uncertainties regarding its development UKMO had a 978 low to our SW 12z Mon yesterday and more recently 989 Rapid cyclogenesis looks likely with 942hpa low 24hrs later 1111
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026So much intense storm activity in the N Pacific at the moment 3 hurricanes and more potential developments Nolo expected to increase to major hurricane status bringing impacts to Hawaii Odalys a cat 4 at sea Polo a monster 180mph cat5 impacting Mexico 0112
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026As per @philklotzbach on X & thanks partly to the remarkably strong El Nino 1. ACE (accumulated cyclone energy) in the N Atlantic to Sept 22nd at 6.3, was least on record to date since 1950 Meanwhile 2. ACE in the E N Pacific to Sept 23rd at 200, was 4th greatest to date on record 070
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The date record maximum temperature for the UK on 25th September is 26.9C Southampton 1895 Could see 27 or 28C SE England this afternoon 062
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 23/09/2026One to watch next week Low pressure nearby could bring some wet and windy weather 1103
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The central and east tropical Pacific remaining very active storm wise with hurricane Polo having rapidly deepened to a monster category 5 storm 051
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Marco's Monday Meteorological fact... Did you know that.. With the wind to one's back (the stick figure is facing out of the picture), a low-pressure center (L) will be to one's left, high pressure (H) to one's right (in the Northern Hemisphere) Known as Buys Ballot's Law 0111
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026With a high of 25.5C in N Ireland today, it's the latest point in the year on record that the Province has seen such warmth 0143
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Warm start to the week Becoming more changeable, especially in the N www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...metoffice.gov.ukA warm week ahead with watchpoints for rain and windThe UK will see plenty of warm weather over the next couple of days, with temperatures climbing into the mid-20s Celsius for some. 010
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Typhoon #Dujuan impacting Japan More than 1.9 million people told to evacuate Flooding and landslides expected 031
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Really recommend #Love2Stay mid Wales if ever you're thinking of a break Lovely lodges, many pet friendly, at good prices, with great views Private decking, hot tub, fire pit, free use of 15 metre pool/sauna/steam room/gym 1121
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Tropical storm Fay forms to the SW of the Azores.. 133
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 17/09/202638.2C now confirmed as this year's highest UK temperature 🌡 091
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Fresher Atlantic air in place now Warming up next week though 060
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Jetstream firing Atlantic low pressure systems our way currently 🌧🌦 Next week the jet moves north allowing higher pressure and warmer air to arrive 🌤🌡📈 062
Marco Petagna @petagna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Warmer, more settled weather on the way next week High 20sC temperatures possible for some.. www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/wi...metoffice.gov.ukWill we see one last heatwave?After the record-breaking heat of summer 2026, signs of warmer weather returning may prompt the question: could the UK experience one final heatwave before autumn takes hold? 061