Forecaster Liam Dutton is Channel 4 News' first presenter dedicated to weather.
His brief incorporates analysis of UK and International weather along with issues related to climate change, health and food and the impact of weather on travel, finances and welfare.
Liam will have an important online role too, leading Channel 4 News' new weather website and using social media to discuss weather with viewers.
He started his career at the BBC Weather Centre (presenting his first forecast at just 22) and has since travelled the UK presenting for BBC nations and regions.
In 2006 he began presenting for national and international BBC outlets and most recently worked across BBC News, BBC World News, BBC Breakfast and Radio 4's Today programme.
New Zealand is bracing itself for some severe winter weather during the next 24 hours, as a strong southerly wind blasts very cold Antarctic air across the country.
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Following a few seasons of unusual weather, 20 scientists gathered at the Met Office today to discuss what may be the cause. Our weather presenter, Liam Dutton, has more on this and the jet stream.
A plume of heat and humidity is going to brush England and Wales towards the middle of this week, bringing the potential for parts of south east England to reach 30C.
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Hot summer sunshine came to an abrupt end in the Siberian town of Nadym on Friday, as snow blanketed the landscape. Surprised residents thought they had left winter behind for another year.
The Met Office is gathering around 20 experts from UK academia to discuss the unusual run of weather that has been experienced in recent seasons and examine some of the potential causes.
During the next 48 hours, north eastern parts of the US look to be at moderate risk from severe weather as a relatively small, but active, area of low pressure moves eastwards.
What weather does the rest of summer hold? - http://t.co/CmYkHGLpZ3 #summer2013 #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 11 June 2013
With summer being a time of year when lots of us have outdoor plans, I've had no end of people asking me what the rest of the summer will be like. But what does the weather hold in the coming months?
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Thunderstorms hit Warsaw on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and flooding. Homes and subway stations were affected and fire fighters had to rescue people trapped in their vehicles.
Following a week of fine and warm weather, it's all change this week. It'll be cooler and cloudier, with rain at times. #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 10 June 2013
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Hungary is braced for its worst floods in 50 years, following heavy rain across central Europe. The Danube is expected to peak in Budapest later this weekend, with a state of emergency declared.
Summer sunshine to continue for many this weekend - http://t.co/jozEHraWex #sunshine #BBQ #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 07 June 2013
At the moment, it looks like most places will have a lovely weekend, but as always, there will be a few exceptions to the general rule.
Tropical Storm Andrea is currently in the Gulf of Mexico and about to make landfall over Florida, before moving north eastwards across eastern parts of Georgia and the Carolinas on Friday.
Northern Ireland is topping the temperature table at 3pm, with 22C at Castlederg. #summer #sunshine #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 05 June 2013
The devastating tornado that hit the suburbs of El Reno, Oklahoma last Friday was 2.6 miles wide - the widest ever recorded in the US, according to the National Weather Service.
And so the fine weather continues; Wed - http://t.co/oHbk3I1eRl Thu - http://t.co/d0sz5Cu4uI Fri - http://t.co/KdEr7kPf68 #sunshine #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 04 June 2013
From Cuba to the UK in a week - the journey of a weather system thousands of miles: http://t.co/gQkvHVx1UG #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 04 June 2013
At the moment, all eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico, where a cluster of thunderstorms is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
BBQ on Saturday, anyone? - http://t.co/FI4nb7Q5kh #c4news
— liamdutton (@liamdutton) 04 June 2013
