Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have discovered a chain of events that lead to hotter and drier European summers, meaning weather may be predictable months to years in advance.

Dr Marilena Oltmanns, lead author of the new paper, tells us all about how this study is a step forward for improving models, which will enable industries and stakeholders to plan ahead for events such as flooding.

Read the full story on our website - noc.ac.uk/news/european-summer-weather-may-be-predictable-months-years-advance

Access the paper here - wcd.copernicus.org/articles/5/109/2024