Why Flights Are Getting Bumpier ? The Climate Science Behind Turbulence

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Is climate change making flying more turbulent? And what exactly is the jet stream?

In this episode of For the Love of Weather, Gemma and Aisling are joined by Professor Paul Williams, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Reading and one of the world's leading experts on the jet stream, aviation turbulence and climate change.

Paul explains the latest science behind one of the biggest questions in weather and aviation: Is climate change making turbulence worse? He also unpacks how the jet stream shapes our weather, why storms and heavy rainfall are becoming more intense, and how weather forecasts continue to improve.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• 🌍 What the jet stream is and why it matters
• ✈️ How climate change is affecting the atmosphere where aircraft fly
• ☁️ What clear-air turbulence is—and why pilots can't always see it
• 🛫 Whether flying is likely to become bumpier in the future
• 🌪️ Why storms and extreme rainfall are becoming more intense
• 💨 How weather balloons, satellites and aircraft improve weather forecasting
• ❤️ Why turbulence is a normal part of flying—and why it shouldn't stop you from travelling

Whether you're fascinated by weather, curious about climate science, or simply want to understand what causes turbulence on your next flight, this episode is packed with expert insights and surprising facts.

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Find out more about Professor Paul Williams and his research: https://www.met.reading.ac.uk/~williams/