Dear Sir,

We the undersigned urge you to reconsider the proposed closure of Aberdeen Met Office.

The nature and complexity of the Scottish landscapes makes it very difficult to predict the local weather using computer models. The accuracy of forecasts for Scotland is therefore heavily reliant on the experience and knowledge of local effects provided by the dedicated forecasting teams based in Aberdeen.

As well as Scottish forecasts and a range of services for the oil and gas industry, the Aberdeen centre provides information for a number of specialist services such as MarineCall, MountainCall, Winter fishing forecasts, Road conditions, Aviation charts and the SEPA flood warning system.

The availability and accuracy of these products and services is important to those who live, work or spend leisure time in Scotland.

We are, therefore, petitioning you to retain these specialist teams of Scottish and Marine forecasters in Aberdeen.