As the weather turns autumnal, let’s look at a definition for a weather term of interest to us rain watchers – rainfall rate.

There are many other definitions used throughout the world! Thanks go to Alex Hill of the Met Office for this comprehensive table as used in the UK.

History has show Freuchie to be susceptible to flooding in the moderate to heavy region when the ground is saturated.

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Earlier this evening Alex Hill of the Met Office kindly joined us here in Freuchie to present a talk on Climate Change to Freuchie Flood Action Group. People travelled across from Falkland to join the residents of Freuchie in listening to a compelling case for climate change being a real man-made phenomenon. This has to be one of the best presentation so far to be delivered at a FFAG meeting.

John A Thomson, Chairman of Freuchie Flood Action Group commented:

We cannot thank Alex enough for venturing all the way to Freuchie to deliver this thought provoking talk. Even although it contained alarming facts and figures, we can take much from it in our ongoing campaign for flood prevention and protection for Freuchie. It was a privilege to be in the audience while he patiently took question after question,  from both sceptic and believer alike, responding with thought provoking answers that covered not only the scientific elements, but also the political, social and economic aspects of climate change.

It was also very welcome to see Paul Hendy of the Scottish Flood Forum turning up to support Alex and FFAG. Paul is doing sterling work in Scotland with flood affected communities… keep up the good work Paul.

Once again we have to give special mention to Ronnie at the Lomond Hills Hotel for the use of the facilities. We did try to increase Ronnie’s bar takings a little last night.

Alex has graciously made available a PDF version of his presentation for us to share. We heartedly recommend you take a look as it will be time well spent.

Presentation deck for the Climate Change Talk by Alex Hill of the Met Office

And finally…

Even although it has been 14 years since Alex was a TV weatherman, the star struck amongst the attendees insisted on getting their photo taken with him. Fame is indeed everlasting!

Photo: John A Thomson (Chair of FFAG), Alex Hill of the Met Office & Cllr David MacDiarmid

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Alex Hill is confirmed, the Lomond Hills Hotel is kindly hosting us again and everything else is in place for next week’s Climate Change talk.

This is event is free and open to anyone that wishes to attend.

Full information on our previous blog post announcing the talk.

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Freuchie Flood Action Group is proud to announce Alex Hill, the Met Office’s Chief Advisor to Government in Scotland and Northern Ireland, is coming to Freuchie on the evening of Thursday 30th April 2009.

We’re lucky to have secured Alex to deliver this presentation and  to answer questions on Climate Change. Of course we’ll be especially interested in the flooding aspect of the changes in the climate.

Biography
Alex is a native Glaswegian who, after Strathclyde University, joined the Met Office in the early 1970s. He has held a variety of posts working amongst others as a forecaster at RAF Leuchars, Glasgow Weather Centre, Senior Forecaster London Weather Centre, and ITV National Weather. 

After a spell as Head of London Weather Centre Alex moved back north and is currently the Met Office Chief Advisor to Government for Scotland & Northern Ireland.

Date and Time
7:00 for 7:15pm on Thursday 30th April 2009

Venue 
Lomond Hills Hotel – Freuchie 

Registration 
This event is free and open to the general public.

It would be appreciated if you could send us a message just to let us know you’re coming along. It helps us plan the logistics of the event.

Additional Info
People may remember Alex Hill as the face of ITV weather back in the late eighties and early nineties. Need a memory jolt? Try this video of him presenting the ITV weather report back in 1989.

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