John Hammond and Sara Thornton
Meteorologists and journalists John Hammond and Sara Thornton run the digital weather service weathertrending.com and regularly write and provide commentary on the weather and climate. You can also hear John presenting on BBC Radio 4 and find Sara reporting on the weather on BBC South East Today, BBC London, BBC Points West and across other parts of BBC England.
Recent articles by John Hammond and Sara Thornton
12 weirdest weather phenomena, according to meteorologists
We get a lot of weather in Britain. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, you may be lucky enough to witness one of the strange and startling atmospheric phenomena that occur occasionally here.
Countryfile winter weather forecast: Will we have a white Christmas?
Our expert winter weather guide explains what a white Christmas is and whether we are likely to have one in the UK this year, plus a look back at snowy Christmases past
The Great Storm of 1987: what happened and how did it change weather forecasting?
The Great Storm of 1987 caused devastation across southern England and claimed the lives of 18 people. Meteorologists and journalists John Hammond and Sara Thornton look back on that 'night to remember'.
UK heatwave: what caused it, the impact on the countryside and what's next for the forecast?
TV weather presenters and meteorologists John Hammond and Sara Thornton offer insight into the current UK heatwave, looking at the impact it has had on the countryside and predict what's next for the forecast.
How the UK's seasons are changing and the impact on the countryside
From summer droughts to mild winters and snowy snaps in spring, the UK seasons appear to be changing. Our expert seasonal weather guide considers if and how the seasons are changing and the potential impact for nature.
