The work of a storm chaser

The British summer has thrown up some unpredictable weather in recent months, delivering everything from mini-heatwaves to lightning storms and flash floods.

But some people actually want more extreme weather events - all in the name of science.

The BBC's weather forecaster Nick Miller has been to meet some storm chasers from Newcastle University, to see how their work is improving flood protection schemes.

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