13th September - Today's News: Canadian Scientists Censored by Government

A disturbing story from Canada where tightened muzzle on scientists is 'Orwellian'. There may be cases where pre-approval of press statements about contentious current issues might be necessary. But post-glacial geology?!!! Obviously another case of a one-size fits all policy that doesn't actually fit anyone and simply creates the impression - rightly or otherwise - of government supression and fuels the fires of conspiracy theory.

Out in the Atlantic, Igor now a category 4 storm, may strengthen and TS Julia has also now formed. Still no signs of any major storm making landfall though.

Despite flooding in the north of India, Madhya Pradesh on the verge of drought

Not so much spot the error as spot the accurate comment as the Daily Star informs us (based on the prognostications of our friend Mr Powell at PWS) that snow will hit UK in weeks. And, indeed, it will. On the tops of the Cairngorms.

The Weather Club - recently set up by the RMetS to help promote an interest in the weather amongst the general public, and especially children - have today launched the Great British Weather Experiment to monitor the onset of autumn. I shall be submitting my daily 18z obs.

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