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ISSUE 366, DEC 2011 PRINTED ERRORS

Whilst we completed the dispatch process, I noticed a few errors in the printed version that should *not* have got past the final stages of production. I apologise profusely in advance for these errors.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY:

The IJMet office will be closed for annual holiday from the 9 May 2012 to the 1 June 2012. All delayed journals are expected to be printed during this holiday period.

ROYAL MAIL PRICE RISES HAVE FORCED IJMET TO INCREASE SUBSCRIPTION COST TO PRINT VERSION

As of the 29th April 2012, we regret that due to the significant increase in postage, we have had to raise our prices to new subscribers from this date. Current subscribers will not be affected until your next renewal date. We assure you we have increased our prices in-line with the increase by Royal Mail, however we have also introduced two new payment options, including a concessionary rate and an option to have TORRO membership included. These prices are for individual subscribers only. To avoid the higher cost, take a look at IJMet Online! Nevertheless, we thank you for your understanding regarding this matter and as a non-profit organisation we annually monitor our pricing dependant on our expenditure.

APRIL 2012 WETTEST APRIL IN A CENTURY!

Much of the British Isles are still under drought conditions and suffering hosepipe bans even though rivers have been overflowing and flood warnings have swept southern areas. However, we have had far less rain than usual over the past 18 months, which have sadly exacerbated the drought conditions and also causing the rain water that does fall to simply run-off rather than soaking through to the water table to then pump out.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 24 MARCH 2012

The UK is bathing in long awaited sunshine today, with a little haze over parts of northern England, but almost zero cloud cover. Temperatures reaching just into the 20s in some areas.

With all the humidity and heat from the sun, will there be a chance for storms today? See TORRO's severe weather forecast to check (our weather can alter quickly, so although the forecast remains clear of storms at the moment, keep checking the forecast)!

If storms do break out it would be welcome to agriculture as drought has been affecting the country for some time now.

ROYAL MAIL PRICE RISES MAY FORCE IJMET TO INCREASE SUBSCRIPTION COST TO PRINT VERSION

We are sorry to announce that we may be forced to increase our prices mid-year as Royal Mail push our cost of postage up. We have been receiving letters of warning for some time, but with no actual figure to this rise. Though we are looking into a new way to stamp our Journals which will help, unfortunately we may have no choice but to charge more for the printed version of IJMet due to the very real threat of postal charge increases. Newspapers are saying that First class stamps could rise to as much as 70p with Second to 55p. All currently subscribed will not be affected, but anyone subscribing after the increase will be.

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TORNADOES CAUSE SWATHE OF DAMAGE AND FATALITIES ACROSS THE MID-WEST OF USA: EARLY

Storm season has seemingly started untimely early in the USA this year. Destruction from Nebraska to Kentucky were in the storms' paths. Illinois was worst hit after a tornado struck during the night. Thunderstorms and tornadoes are rare enough in February due to the usually lack of moisture and other ingredients to support development, but especially at night in February/early March. The Times stated that the unusually mild conditions during winter have led to warm seas in the Gulf of Mexico: a key ingredient for such thunderstorm development.

    Though, similar happened in Alabama last year, the timing was not as early as this. Could this be a product of climate change? Send us your thoughts.

Do you have any articles, news, extraordinary stories about this last week? Send them to us.

We send our thoughts and wished to everyone who has suffered from these terrifying storms. Hopefully continued research will improve understanding and warning times of these events.

AUSTRALIAN FLOODS have also caused chaos this week  Communities were cut off when according to The Times a year's worth of rain fell in just two days. Oddly, this has been welcomed in some places where severe drought has been smothering agriculture.

"STORMCHASER: THE BUTTERFLY AND THE TORNADO" -  BBC THREE, PREMIERED 31 OCT 2011

At last, the BBC have aired the documentary they filmed this May (2011). Following the Editor of IJMet and Media Secretary for TORRO, Sam Hall as she travelled over 6,000 miles in the search for storms, and the ultimate wedge tornado on her annual storm chasing trip.

"Through my voluntary work for IJMet and TORRO, I hope I am able to disseminate important, pioneering research into such terrifying severe weather to hopefully educate further and maybe one day increase warning times for such horrific tornadoes such as Joplin.

"Storm chasing I have always classed as my hobby, and IJMet and TORRO as my passion in life. It has become enormously important to me to be focused when storm chasing, to target the correct storm, to locate the threats and help communities seek shelter. Nothing will stop me from helping residents who are in danger the most just living their daily routines.

"Through my research here in the UK and in the USA, I have always been aware of the complete turmoil tornadoes cause in the USA, however, seeing Joplin this year left me speechless. I have heard so many stories of Mothers letting go of their child's hand to save their child: I just cannot imagine what it must be like for families and I would dread losing any of my family in something so tragic. If anything, witnessing this first hand this year has made me more determined to publish research for further study and as we have always done, report severe rotation and potential danger when chasing."

Stormchaser: The Butterfly and the Tornado is available on iPlayer. Also available in HD.

Comments:

Sam Hall: My brother, Keith and I have been truly overwhelmed by the beautiful, wonderful positive comments we have received via Twitter and Facebook. Thank you, sincerely. It means the world to me to know this film has given people the strength to live their dreams, and has brought attention to what is a daily threat to mankind: Mother Nature.

Mr Harris (TORRO Member):

"Suitably really really impressed with the documentary, your enthusiasm for severe weather was just completely infectious and made me feel like I was in the back seat of your car with you on the trip. Particularly too, your efforts to help people to stay safe is commendable and it has been a pleasure to have something finally worthwhile to watch on the TV. Come on TORRO!"

A massive well done to the production company @TrueNorth, especially Jess Fowle for doing a truly magnificent job.

A huge thanks to: Director, Danny Beck, Cameraman Lee Chapman and Assistant Producer Michelle Barratt who all joined us on our trip this year.

Read about the Joplin Tornado from Sam's perspective in the July 2011 issue of the Journal (opposite).

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Sam's personal feed: @SamStormchaser

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DebRA: @CharityDebRA

An article on this programme and Sam's skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and how it affects her daily life is in today's Warrington Guardian. More information on EB can be found on their website.

The programme has been featured in many national newspapers, including Pick of the Day in The Sunday Times and The Daily Mail.

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LATEST SEVERE WEATHER NEWS

Hurricane Irene, downgraded to Category 1 storm, but with winds still at 90 mph. Mandatory evacuation occurring in New York City. "Preparing for an historic storm" (CNN). In a few hours NYC's public transportation systems will be completely shut down. Shelters being prepared for evacuees. Tornadoes have been confirmed in this storm. Tornado warnings in effect and threats of strong winds, deadly lightning and hail. Storm surge is also a serious threat, high tides being reported (CNN). Stay safe and listen to your State Governors.

Contact us for information on hurricanes and do send your pictures and stories.

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CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ONLINE SPECIAL

Are you a stormchaser/researcher/scientist/resident who experienced the tragedies of this year's USA tornado season first-hand? If so, please send us your articles/stories/photographs for a special online issue of IJMet. This year was unprecedented and for severe weather research and science, as well as to fulfill human interest and aid understanding and education into such events it is important to document such events for further study. IJMet Online is viewed by thousands worldwide, is on the largest online library in the world and it is vital we distribute all aspects of this year's activity to aid further weather research and improve on the knowledge already obtained from such study. Please send anything on this topic for consideration for this special online issue to our editorial address. All contributors will receive a PDF printed version of the issue in question from the online site and a free gift. Issue 361 (July 2011) also features a paper on this year's events and the extreme loss in Joplin, Missouri. This will be in print and online. Thank you sincerely.

BBC CREW FILMED EDITOR'S STORM CHASE HOLIDAY - MAY 2011

Samantha Hall (Editor) and her brother, Keith have been chasing for seven years now. This year, after an interview for another TV programme carried about by Sam, the BBC were inspired to follow their storm chase trip this May. There during the worst six days since the 1930s Sam said "This year was surreal and for the first time it left me with mixed emotions. Whilst chasing on the 24th May, watching the radar, knowing potentially peoples' lives were being ripped apart, literally, as we chased left me crying at the thought. That same day we saw a half mile wide wedge tornado rip through Stillwater, OK, thankfully not injuring anyone. Tulsa's FOX23 channel wanted an interview and I only hope that through IJMet and TORRO and helping people each year when we chase that we can in some way contribute to such important weather research. It was good to enable promotion of IJMet for this reason via FOX23 and I hope the BBC documentary will also highlight the devastation and help our fight." The documentary is currently to be aired later this year on BBC3 entitled, at the moment "Butterfly and the Tornado". A series of articles will be published in up-coming issues of IJMet on Sam's experience this year, dealing with her disability, the chasing and the BBC!

EXCITING NEWS

IJMet features in RMetS 2012 Calendar!

Congratulations to everyone whose picture has been chosen to feature in the 2012 RMetS Calendar! We are absolutely delighted to announce that one image has been given the front cover slot, with three other images inside. Thank you to the RMetS for requesting photographs from us and collaborating in this way. I know it is only June, but I cannot wait for everyone to see this spectacular calendar, full of absolutely magical weather photography. Keep up-to-date on ordering via www.rmets.org!

URGENT INFORMATION - IJMET MAILING ADDRESS

(9 Jun 2011)

Since Royal Mail have admitted responsibility for their mistakes but have not offered anything in terms of compensation for inconvenience caused on our valued subscribers' part, or any good will gestures, I will not be reinstating the PO Box for the foreseeable future. Please therefore continue to use the Massey Avenue address until further notice. Once again I sincerely thank everyone for your kind letters of support and understanding with this matter.

(3 Mar 2011)

Getting nowhere fast on the telephone to Royal Mail's "Dedicated business customer services helpline (!!)", I as part of keeping you all up-to-date through Twitter, used their ID in my tweet to make sure they received it as a mention... unbelievably, they responded. Today I direct messaged them with the details, hopefully resulting in a positive response tomorrow! Sincere apologies to all of you for this diabolical situation. Samantha.

(25 Feb 2011)

Due to an appalling oversight caused entirely by Royal Mail, it is with regret I must inform everyone immediately that at the present time the current PO Box address is no longer in use. They have cancelled the PO Box in error. I expect to hear from them regarding this situation on Monday 28 Feb 2011 when hopefully the box will be reinstated. However, due to this, any mail sent recently will most probably have been returned back to you. I can only sincerely apologise for this despicable error and for the inconvenience caused. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information. I will update you all regarding this as and when I hear further news.

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The launch of IJMet Online is the most exciting new chapter for the Journal in decades opening up our important, pioneering research to the wider online community - in full colour! Don't worry though, we are not saying goodbye to print... you simply have more choice now, especially to what you wish to subscribe to - online (including individual articles)! Read more.

(28 July 2010)

As you can see, we have added links to Twitter and Facebook on the left here - finally! If you're already a follower, or a Facebook friend, then thank you for your support! Otherwise, click the links to find out more!

Sam Hall (Editor) on BBC Radio Wiltshire

(14 July 2010)

Apart from a slight fumble at the beginning, the interview went well, managing to engage listeners into IJMet's good work in publishing TORRO's good work, along with other research and our stunning photography. We also managed to get in our Twitter Feed addresses which is great. A full transcript of the interview will be coming soon... Thanks also to member Chris Bell for his part in the interview for plugging IJMet and his paper we published.

This interview is part of a feature the BBC are doing on Wild Weather. A programme will be aired we believe in September. Sam Hall is due to be filming with the BBC next Wednesday (21st) for the programme. Keep checking the site for more news on this.

(23 April 2010) IJMet Photography announces 2010 competition!

To coincide with the proposed Winter/Snow special issue of the IJMet hopefully to be published this year, we are holding a competition to showcase the best photographs taken during the 2009/10 severe winter in the British Isles. Click here for full details and prizes.

(22 April 2010) Another new International Editorial Board member joins our ever growing team! Dr Kieran Hickey from Ireland already writes an annual report on Hurricanes and Tropical Storms each year and we are delighted he has joined the Board.

(17 April 2010) Follow us on TWITTER!!! http://twitter.com/IJMet We have just set up our account and sent our very first Tweet! Take a look!

New member of the team! (15/4/10) Dr Paul Messenger!

Dr Paul Messenger has been a great supporter of the IJMet for many years now, and he very kindly recently wrote in to the editorial office to put himself forward for the Advertising Manager vacancy. Ironically, in between him sending me his letter and it arriving at the PO Box, I had emailed him inviting him to join our Editorial Board! On returning from his holiday, he replied and dutifully accepted. I would therefore like to welcome him aboard with open arms, and thank him for his sincere generosity. Thank you so much Dr Paul!

New International Editorial Board members from January 2010's edition!

A huge welcome to Dr Paul Messenger, as stated above from Midglamorgan University, UK to the Board, and another massive thank you and welcome to Dr Leszek Kolendowicz of The University of Posnan, Poland. His presence on the Board has already been of a rewarding nature as he has invited us to be listed on the Ministerial list of official Polish Scientific Journals. This will help raise our profile immensely, and hopefully more contributions and subscriptions from Poland. Thank you Leszek. Read the Editorial in the January 2010 issue for more details and announcements. Please see our entire Editorial Board list here.

Brand New TORRO Merchandise!

NOT available on Cafepress, we now are proud to have finally two sets of car stickers for your rear windows of your car, or even your house windows! We have the usual round TORRO logo sticker and a new one, which is in high demand sporting the words STORM CHASER across it. The round logo sticker (which comes FREE with TORRO membership sign-up), and the "STORM CHASER" one are both £2.00 each. Purchase your stickers below!

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Nikolai Dotzek

Everyone here at the Journal were so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of a truly enthusiastic pioneering worker amongst the European severe weather scientific community. Nikolai organised last year's ECSS in Landschut, Germany which was a testimony to his generosity and passion for severe weather research. We all give our love and condolences to his friends and family. A scientist who had a lot more to give will be sadly missed.

The Journal's team is investigating possible ways of getting IJMet online, as a non-profit organisation this is difficult but as soon as we find the best way, we'll let you know. We want every subscriber to have the best online experience. Watch this space. A press release will be issued on this subject when decided.

Press releases and Interviews

The IJMet were lucky enough to be invited to interview Dave Britton and Pam Dickinson of the Met Office on their new website accelerator program, Akamai. Read the press release and interview here.

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"The 30 year freeze" - we are producing a special issue (Vol 35, issue 354, October 2010) on the end of 2009 and beginning of 2010's immense winter which was classed as the worst in 30 years. Don't miss this incredible issue coming very soon!

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A study on Hong Kong temperatures and the stress heat causes to the human body; an informative paper by Prof Terence Meaden on weather conditions in 55bc. Also included in this issue: the annual weather summary from Durham, UK; Weather and Me from one of our supporters in Australia and of course, more stunning photography.

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8-9 January 1982 saw one of Britain's worst blizzard and ice conditions ever seen - this issue's lead paper focuses on this event with fascinating detail and data perfect for further study and educational research. The next in the series of papers from Dr Rick Wild also features in this issue, 1980-1984 snow study. In addition, a study on rain-fed rice crops in India as a way to combat drought before the onset of monsoon conditions. TORRO whirlwind reports and other regular feature writing also in this issue.

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The End of Year Editorial by Editor Sam Hall discusses challenges faced this year, as well as achievements and ongoing improvements to this astounding severe weather journal. An article on the cold spells Britain and Ireland have suffered over the previous two years is discussed in our lead paper for the last of our 2011 Journals. Rainfall variability in Characteristics of rain fed rice in Eastern India is this month's paper. Amazing photography, as always, data from New Jersey, New York weather station and a Weather and Me article from a severe weather fanatic in Australia.

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This issue begins with the concluding part of the thorough research paper on thunderstorms in the 18th Century. Part 2 discusses the impacts from the thunderstorms during this period. A paper discussing the unusually early onset phase of the Indian monsoon season during 2009 as compared to 2002 (where onset was averagely timed) and possible reasons. TORRO whirlwind reports from 2011 feature, and the last of Bob Prichard's reports on TORRO Thunderstorm reports from 2010.

Volume 36, Number 364, October (2011)

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The lead article this month discusses the 1975/1976 heatwaves in the UK by TORRO Research Leader, Jonathan Webb. Also, usually in September's edition of IJMet, is the annual report on Tropical storms, hurricanes and cyclones. We also begin TORRO's whirlwind reports for 2011 with January's reports and verified events. This edition also includes a paper on the decline of rainfall in the Democratic Republic of Congo discussing climate change as a possible cause. A short communication on rainfall in Kerala, (India) and other regular features.

Volume 36, Number 363, September (2011)

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This issue is a must for ALL enthusiastic photographers with a special lightning photography special, a how to take lightning shots safely and well by our Photography Director and Photography Assistant - absolutely not to be missed.

Articles in this issue include Part 1 of a thorough study on thunderstorms in the 18th Century in North East England - great for the historian and general weather statistic enthusiast (part 2 will be featured in October's issue! A short communication on magnetic anomalies in cyclones is also present - Part 4 in an ongoing study which has been presented in IJMet over a number of years. The usual features are also incorporated: TORRO Tornado and other whirlwind reports and Thunder reports as well as 2010's statistics and analysis on tornadoes, waterspouts and funnel clouds in Poland, and Book Reviews.

Volume 36, Number 362, August (2011)

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As regular readers know, August's issue is our annual special on TORRO's Annual Reviews presented at the March spring conference. Reviews as always are from the year just gone, so for 2010 we have our Severe Weather Forecasting report, a summary on tornadoes and other whirlwinds which occurred in 2010 and of course hail, thunder and lightning strikes from TORRO's Thunderstorm and Other Severe Weather Division. Global heavy snowfalls and blizzard reviews are also published in this issue. The photography is dedicated to Michael Phelps - absolutely stunning imagery: must be viewed magic.

Volume 36, Number 361, July (2011)

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Early in May 2011, many weather stations on television in the USA were saying how unusual it was due to the low numbers of reported tornadoes. They most certainly spoke too soon. In just six days, the greatest number of fatalities occurred in several metropolitan areas of the mid-west, aptly known as 'Tornado Alley'. Joplin City was worst hit with over 300 deaths. Professor Gregory Forbes (IJMet's Editorial Board member) from the Weather Channel discusses this incredible year in this issue's lead article "2011 - An Incredible Tornado Year". Editor Samantha was also stormchasing during the devastating month of May - some of her photographs are displayed in this issue including a wedge tornado that caused damage in Stillwater, OK. Samantha did an interview about the chase and research in general on Tulsa's FOX23 News Channel after being spotted surveying damage in Stillwater. Our regular features are also included along with another of Dr Rick Wild's heavy snowfall and blizzards report. Everyone here at IJMet will always think of those who suffered during this May's tornado season and we would be delighted to hear from anyone who has a success or miracle story to tell.

Volume 36, Number 360, June (2011)

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Effects of urbanization on outdoor human thermal comfort in Egypt is discussed by our valued contributor Professor Robaa. Powerful photography of storms and destruction from the worst May since the 1930s in the USA. TORRO thunder and tornado reports are also published.

Volume 36, Number 359, April/May (2011)

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Leading with a fantastic article on a damage site survey from an incredible hailstorm in Ottley St Mary, UK on 30 October 2008. Characteristics of Solar Irradiation and Temperatures using the Arima Model in Botswana. Of course don't miss our regular features of TORRO's tornado and thunderstorm reports. This month's tornado report is from June 2010 and thunderstorm report from July 2010 and of course such stunning photography!   

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This issue begins with a study on Size Functions in the research of cyclones, a discussion about a rare occurrence of a severe tornado in India. Our regular features are also included with the next installment of TORRO's Tornado Division whirlwind statistics with the beginning of 2010 (January-May), and our thunderstorm report for May 2010. Other short articles/information is yet to be assigned.

Volume 36, Number 357, January/February (2011)

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Here we are with our first issue of 2011. Happy New Year to everyone! This issue leads with a paper on the simulation of rainfall in Mumbai in 2005 followed by an excellent detailed account of TORRO's Regional Networking scheme which has now been established for two years enabling even further excellence and pride in our ongoing severe weather research, in particular maintaining the true credibility of our databases. This issue also gives the answer to the quiz regarding the intriguing phenomenon in the photograph section: "What is in the Picture?"...Entries are being collected currently and a winner will be announced in the next issue.

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The final issue of the year is absolutely jam packed with interesting articles and features including a review on the winter of 2009/2010, global snow review, a Focus On... piece from our very own Howard Kirby and Matt Dobson, more weather station readings from New Jersey, NY, USA. In this issue's photography section there is an intriguing picture which we have turned into a quiz to see if any of you know what the phenomenon in the photograph is... win the photographer's book by getting it right!

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A lead paper on the use of a laser system for artificial rainmaking. The estimation of downward long-wave radiation over Egypt. A fabulous Weather and Me article with some spectacular snow-scenes and frozen lake images from our loyal reader, Jeff Blackshaw and of course our monthly feature from TORRO's Tornado Division (June 2009 statistics), our 35th anniversary look-back at the weather this month in 1975 and of course, our Question of the Month competition question for November! Our photography section this month comes in two parts. We have a "Focus On..." piece by our very own Howard Kirby and Matt Dobson with a couple of pictures also from the editor, Samantha hall. The Focus On article will be published as Part 2 in December's issue.

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Snow, winter special! The end of 2009 and beginning of 2010 had some youngsters seeing snow for the very first time, especially in the UK. This brought fun and laughter and many a snowman and snow ball fight amongst the young and old... until it went on just slightly longer than one would have hoped for. Causing power cuts, more problems to the economy as people were snowed in and unable to get to work, a lack of grit and salt caused havoc on the roads putting car rates insurance up due to the number of accidents. It was claimed to be the worst freeze in 30 years with some areas of the British Isles going down to -30 C. Read this special where TORRO's Research Leader for snow and co-author discuss what happened too. Let's not forget also, the results from our snow photography competition which will be announced and photos will be published. The beautiful front cover is our winning photo (c) Phil Thomas, congratulations. See the entire Journal for second, third and runners up! 

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September's issue leads with a severe weather site investigation results paper written by our Feature Writer Matthew Clark of the Monkwood tornado (UK) which occurred on 3 November 2009. Site investigation results are in integral part of documenting and studying severe weather phenomena as well as ensuring our databases remain as credible and complete as possible! Other features include a really enthusiastic article for Weather and Me by one of our many readers and of course our regulars: TORRO whirlwind statistics, Thunderstorm statistics and more stunning photography. Subscribe to the online version to take advantage of the full colour format and download your own PDFs.

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As always, August's issue of IJMet encompasses all TORRO's research results and activities from the previous year! Read and study how many tornadoes, funnel clouds, and other whirlwinds were reported in 2009 in Britain and Ireland, how TORRO's severe weather forecasts faired with the previous year, thunderstorm, hail, and snowfall reports, a weather review from Malta, and of course don't miss August's Question of the Month or 1975 weather nostalgia as we continue to celebrate our 35th year in production. August's issue will be the first edition to be uploaded in full colour to the Online version!

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Part 2 of Jonathan Webb and Bill Pike's excellent paper on the extreme rainfall in 2007 is completed in this issue, along with Part 2 of the southwest northeast monsoon season in 2004 using GCMs (continued from May issue 349 - see below) is finalised. A very interesting transcript of a discussion regarding an initial letter to the editor regarding Dr Keul's Ball Lightning paper in Volume 32 is also published, with the discussion continuing in a later issue. We also conclude 2005's whirlwind events.

Volume 35, Number 350, June (2010) (out now!) Subscribe or Order Now

June's issue see's Part 1 of a very important paper which analyses and discusses the extreme rainfall of 19-20 July 2007. As you all may recall, 2007 was a record breaking year for flooding in the British Isles and it is vital that these events do not go undocumented. Part 2 of this outstanding and interesting paper suitable for all level's of meteorological knowledge continues and ends in July's issue. We also have a world snow report by TORRO's research leader, Rick Wild. Of course we also have the usual special 35th anniversary features, including June's question of the Month and This Month 35 Years Ago along with our ongoing publication of TORRO's extensive and credible whirlwind database information. Further content to be announced soon.

Volume 35, Number 349, May (2010) (in-press) (EDP: 14/07/10) Subscribe or Order Now

This issue comprises of Part 1 of a detailed paper on the southwest northeast monsoon season in India in 2004 using GCMs. Along with this we have our excellent annual report on Poland's whirlwinds by one of our newest editorial board members and loyal contributor, Leszek Kolendowcz. There is also an extraordinary article on a shower of aromatic berries that fell in 1867! This is a fascinating and well-researched article, not to be missed.

Volume 35, Number 348, April (2010) (in-press) (EDP: 5/07/10) Subscribe or Order Now

A wonderfully interesting article by one of our loyal readers this month on his recollection of the weather in Glasgow in 1975 as we continue our 35th anniversary special year.

This issue holds two papers regarding climate, the first discusses urbanization growth and its possible effects on the climate of Cairo, Egypt. The second discusses climatic variables and indices in Greece. We also have our regular features including of course our whirlwind report (archived this month from June 2005) and of course don't forget the Question of the Month and absolutely more stunning photography.

Volume 35, Number 347,March(2010) (In-press) (EDP: 2/06/10) Subscribe or Order Now

A spectacular issue full of incredible photography. A fascinating research paper on Lightning Climatology in India, Improving forecasts of flash-flooding in Egypt using the WRF model, and a further research paper on the concentration of lead particulates in Gaborone, Botswana. A full-filled international research issue, but of course not without our regular features! Find out what the weather was doing in March 1975 as part of our ongoing series this year to coincide with our 35th anniversary, whirlwind statistics for May 2005 and of course our thunderstorm report. A really packed issue not to be missed. Also, don't forget to write down the answer to this month's "Question of the Month"!!   

Volume 35, Number 346, February(2010) (In-press) (EDP:26/05/10) Subscribe or Order Now

This issue has some spectacular images by Pete Scott as part of our continuing "Focus On..." feature, including the 4 May Greensburg KS supercell. Papers this month include a fascinating discussion on the performance and construction of mercury-free air-barometers, a rainfall analysis in the Siang Basin, India, The Weather 35 Years Ago This Month and we begin 2005's archived whirlwind data starting with January to April. Don't forget this month's question for the year's special 1975 Question of the Month competition!

Volume 35, Number 345, January(2010) (Out Now!) Subscribe or Order Now

This is the first of our very special anniversary year as we celebrate 35 years of voluntary service in severe weather publication. With a very special editorial from our Founder, the first of our one year only feature article "The Weather this Month 35 Years Ago", an incredible feature lead paper from Matt Clark on the supercell that crossed the UK in November 2009, a paper on Indian monsoon from Temi Ologunorisa, and let's not forget to mention the first question of our year's competition: Question of the Month and of course our regular features too, with yet ever more stunning photography. Brand new team member announcements, and further exciting announcements will also be featured in the Editor's Editorial.

Volume 34, Number 344, December (2010) (Dispatched)

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Our last of the 2009 editions includes a fabulous lead paper from Francois Paul discussing the devastating Hautmont tornado which measured approximately T8 on the T-scale destroying hundreds of houses and businesses in the French town. In addition we have a report on thunderstorm activity over India and a pertinent article on the vulnerability of the Siliguri Corridor during adverse weather conditions from our avid contributors, Dr Shobha and Dr Dhar of the Indian Met. Institute. Naturally, we have our regular features, too including a long TORRO whirlwind report, and of course my End of Year Editorial.

Volume 34, Number 343, November 2009 (Out Now!)

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This month includes an interesting paper on an improved ait-barometer, Botswana lead concentration in road-side particulates, a short piece on the Fastnet Storm Disaster 30 years ago and much more still to be announced!

Volume 34, Number 342, October 2009 (in-press from 25/2/10)

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This issue sees the beginning of our BRAND NEW photography feature Focus On... This month we are Focusing on photographer and storm chaser, Paul Sherman. This excellent new feature allows an entire issue be dedicated to that person featuring an article on them and their love of weather photography and general passion for the severe stuff!

In addition, we have another Weather and Me article by Nicky Lambert, our usual features including TORRO Tornado Division whirlwind report and Thunderstorm Division reports.

Our lead science article this month is about electromagnetic radiation in lightning plus we learn about the tornadic activity in Poland during 2007 and severe flooding in India in 2006.

Volume 34, Number 341, September 2009 (Dispatched!) Subscribe or Order Now

This issue is special because it contains the first ever of our annual reviews on the Tropical Storm Seasons. Dr Kieran Hickey, Ireland, has very kindly taken on this role to ensure this extremely important part of severe weather is not missed. His first review of 2008 is not to be missed and he includes everything - Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones.

Amongst this we have an amazing article from Jonathan Webb about the incredible hailstorm that battered Surrey, Kent in July 2007. Of course we have more amazing pictures from our fabulous photographer contributors along with our usual features. Our lead paper this month discusses Wind Chill Temperatures in China and its effects.

Volume 34, Number 340, August 2009 (out now!) Subscribe or Order Now

As all of our loyal subscribers and TORRO members are aware, the August issue is always our annual special issue where TORRO proudly displays all the research conducted in the previous year. This year is even more special as we have a first ever report from our Maltese member Mark Vella on the Weather in Malta during 2008. This issue also includes the first financial statement which was presented (again for the first time) at TORRO's spring AGM conference in Birmingham. Obviously it includes all the usual reports, TORRO's severe weather forecasting in 2008 - which included a very rare actual warning alert for a storm which was happening in real time; whirlwind report; ball lightning; results of investigations in Ireland and of course more spectacular photographs with a MetPix addition. This annual special is invaluable for all researchers and enthusiasts of severe weather in the UK. If anyone wants any back annual review issues visit the order now page.

Volume 34, Number 339, June/July 2009 (Out Now!) Subscribe or Order Now

This issue is jam-packed - a TORRO site investigation carried out by one of our many volunteers in March this year is presented. Co-written by another fellow TORRO member, this is the first site investigation to be published for many years, and hopefully is the first of many to come and many older archived ones that need documenting. This is an integral part of TORRO's research and helps verify forecasting and further study. If you have done an investigation into a severe weather event anywhere in the world, please send us your report to be published. This particular event occurred on 26 March 2009 in Suffolk, UK. We also have METPIX in the poster section of a stunning photo from the Great Plains in 2008, our usual whirlwind and thunder reports and our lead science paper this month is about rainfall variability in Anantapur district in India and one paper that is not to be missed by Dr G. Terence Meaden and Chris Chatfield on tornadoes in Birmingham during 1931 and 1946 to 2005.

Volume 34, Number 338, April/May 2009 (printed) (EDP: 01/05/09) Subscribe or Order Now

This month we have a paper on the performance on General Circulation Models over North Africa, a very interesting article on thunderstorms and their connection with synoptic activity over Poland, another Weather and Me article by TORRO's webmaster, Martin Collins, the usual TORRO whirlwind reports for the UK as usual. This issue also sees some important announcements and also includes the Akamai press release.

Volume 34, Number 337, March 2009 (Out Now!) Subscribe or Order Now

For the third issue of the year we see the concluding part to Dr Rick Wild's global snow report along with the second part of the very interesting data-filled paper on British Rainfall extremes. Also in this issue we see the first of our new tutorial section. This month Matt Clark discusses Convective Available Potential Energy - what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for the atmosphere and severe weather. We also have our annual report from Durham's weather station by Prof Burt and of course some more stunning photographs.

Volume 34, Number 336, February 2009 (Out Now!) Subscribe or Order Now

The lead scientific paper this month discusses statistical forecasts and their technique during monsoon seasons in India,a report on tornadoes and funnel clouds observed over Poland during 2006, the first part of an extensive paper on British daily rainfall extremes - not to be missed. In addition the first part of annual snowfall and blizzards by Dr Rick Wild is presented. We also have a special letter from Dr Jean Dessens on the devastating T8 tornado that struck Hautmont in France last year.

Volume 34, Number 335, January 2009

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Starting off the brand new year with new features, more popular interest articles and more education and research for all levels of interest we have a world snowfall and blizzard report from 2006 by Dr Richard Wild, our usual TORRO reports including Jan-May 2008 whirlwind report and our usual Thunder report and an excellently passionate article by TORRO's Mark humpage on his love for extreme weather and storm chasing in our new feature Weather and Me. We also have our lead paper which is the international science paper from Prof. Rehman on an analysis of Saudi climatic parameters. Lots of new interest, announcements in the editorial and as usual absolutely stunning photographs. Don't miss volume 34.

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Weather Myths/Lore In this new section we discuss weather lore or myths - do you have a myth you want us to research and find out if it is true? Contact us with your weather lore!

Red Sky at Night, Shepherds'/Sailors' Delight. Red Sky in the Morning, Shepherds'/Sailors' Warning. Ever wondered where that saying came from?

Even thousands of years ago, man was attempting to forecast the weather and they'd use observations to help decide when to plant crops or sail out into the wide open seas.

When we see red sky in the morning, this can mean that there is a high water content in the atmosphere and as the sun rises in the east, the red colour appears in the sky meaning that there is rain on the way. Whereas, red sky at night denotes stable air and high pressure, which generally means fair weather.

Some know the saying as 'shepherds' and others know it as 'sailors' this is because both used the saying and forecast technique for their jobs. Shepherds used it to identify when it was safe to plant crops and sailors used it to work out when best to go out to sea.

Is it true, does it work? Try it.

Ever feel like it purposefully rains on Bank Holiday Monday? IJMet researchers are currently looking back to these days to see just how many rainy Bank Holidays we have had, and how many have been sunny. Is it just that we're off work and notice the weather, or does it purposefully rain on our parade to stop people getting in the garden, or having a game of golf? What do you think? Send us your weather mythical articles/letters!