Lightning over Kirkwall Airport Orkney 26th July 2019 04.00am.
Early morning lightning strikes over Kirkwall Airport 26th July 2019.
Orkney Flooding
Heavy rainfall over 2 days in Orkney saw quite a lot of flooding occurring in the fields and roads.
Stromness Academy 2pm closing for Bus Pupils
The school will remain open for other pupils.
Climate Change & Our Seafood Industry
“The warming of the seas around our coasts and the increasing frequency of storms will affect Scotland’s fishing industry “
Noel Donaldson: Wave Power
To contact Noel e:mail nwicker60@btinternet.com
Support for Farmers
Loan payments are expected to be made to eligible farmers from early October.
Hot, Dry Weather in Orkney!
“Last Saturday evening, we went to the Barony Hotel at Birsay for us teas.”
Dry Weather Reveals More of Scotland’s Story
Historic Environment’s Aerial Survey Team have been recording where these are becoming visible.
Golspie Forest Fire Threatens Power Network to the Far North of Scotland
A series of major forest fires that are on-going near Golspie in Sutherland, are in close proximity to overhead power lines that supply the entire far north of Scotland.
Weather Watchers: June 2018
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