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The article presents an overview of the seasonal climate watch for summer in South Africa, focusing upon the weak La Niña state of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and the multi-model rainfall forecast indicating below-normal rainfall for the south-western parts of the country.

The article reports on the examination of a federal court decision in the trial involving contractor Skanska over the Pensacola Bay Bridge damage caused by construction barges unmoored during Hurricane Sally in September 2020. In addition to the damage done on the bridge, some property owners also claimed barge damage. The overall liability of the contractor is still being calculated but is estimated to reach a total of seven million U.S. dollars.

The article discusses the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) scientists who are on board the Royal Research Ship, the RRS James Cook to use a new data gathering device in acguiring data called RAPID array in the Atlantic Ocean. It states that the RAPID data assimilated into climate models could provide early warnings of extreme seasonal weather.

The article reports on the recommendation offered by John Burgess of KWS to British growers that they take into consideration longer term weather forecasts. Burgess warns that early planting may lead to stunted yield growth while late planting may result to a drop in yields. He adds that growers need to conduct drill work as soon as the soil is ready. Burgess mentions that growers can improve maize growth by choosing the right seed variety and using fertilizers.