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2018 Joins 1976, 2003 and 2006 for Hottest UK Summer On Record!

Written by on September 5, 2018 in Rest of Europe, United Kingdom & Ireland with 0 Comments
2018 Joins 1976, 2003 and 2006 for Hottest UK Summer On Record!

The below article is from the Met Office. 31 August 2018 Update: Having further assessed the temperature data for the UK as a whole for summer 2018 the figures are so close that we are declaring it as the joint hottest on record together with 2006, 2003 and 1976. The margin between the mean temperatures […]

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Strong Atlantic jet contains line of lows with sights on the UK through the next 10 days

Written by on August 11, 2017 in Rest of Europe, Summer 2017, United Kingdom & Ireland with 0 Comments
Strong Atlantic jet contains line of lows with sights on the UK through the next 10 days

As we head into the weekend we catch a break from the wet and windy but I’m afraid it’s once again temporary. Temporary because our rather strong zonal jet stream contains a line of lows queuing up over the Atlantic with the UK in their sights. The current North Atlantic SSTA profile and sharp warm-cool-warm […]

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A Look Back At A Successful Summer 2015, September Off To An Extreme Start

A Look Back At A Successful Summer 2015, September Off To An Extreme Start

Long range forecasting is often seen to be impossible and laughed at. However it’s predictable if you know what your looking for. Some years I struggle and get it wrong, other years like 2015, I get it right. The lessons learned from 2012 have certainly paid off this year. Right or wrong, here you get […]

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UK Heat Of 2013: Hype Verses Reality! A Look At The Next 10 Days…

Written by on July 14, 2013 in United Kingdom & Ireland with 1 Comment

The ‘heatwave’ of 2013 began last weekend and despite little sign of real cooling and the return of rain through the next 10 days, it doesn’t mean this is a repeat of 1976 especially considering that year produced probably the most drought in living memory and the heat was far worse than what we’ve seen so […]

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UK Warmth Cranks This Late Week, May Last Through Mid Next Week (Includes Video!)

Written by on August 8, 2012 in United Kingdom & Ireland with 2 Comments
UK Warmth Cranks This Late Week, May Last Through Mid Next Week (Includes Video!)

Days ago I made a statement which gave a 90F for London and 80F for Scotland and I am going to continue holding to that idea just now. As it stands, heights build to strongest levels Friday through Sunday but Sunday perhaps sees a front work in from the west which could bring some interesting […]

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Get Ready! Summer Is Returning To The UK From Wednesday Onwards, 90° Likely For London Again, 80° For Scotland!

Written by on August 6, 2012 in United Kingdom & Ireland with 1 Comment
Get Ready! Summer Is Returning To The UK From Wednesday Onwards, 90° Likely For London Again, 80° For Scotland!

Following a wild weekend of weather for many throughout the UK with thunderstorms producing funnel clouds and flash flooding, things are set to turn increasingly more settled as high pressure begins to build in from the southwest towards the mid to later part of this week. The stubborn low which deepened and stalled off Ireland and […]

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YOUR DETAILED OLYMPIC/UK FORECAST: Weather Turns Cool & Wet Tomorrow Into Next Week (Includes Video!)

Written by on July 28, 2012 in United Kingdom & Ireland with 0 Comments
YOUR DETAILED OLYMPIC/UK FORECAST: Weather Turns Cool & Wet Tomorrow Into Next Week (Includes Video!)

Good afternoon and hope your all enjoying your weekend so far. Did you enjoy the opening ceremony? It certainly was quite the specticle and certainly makes one proud to be British. Hope you enjoyed the warm sunshine last week because we’re set for a reality check which will take us through the next 7 days on […]

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Is There Signs Of Change In Our Weather As Olympics Approach?

Written by on July 17, 2012 in Rest of Europe with 0 Comments
Is There Signs Of Change In Our Weather As Olympics Approach?

Millions across the world will increasingly be turning to weather forecasts for London as we enter the later part of July. We all know just how wet it’s been but with signs of warmer air building over the upcoming weekend and into early next week, can this provide us with a level of optimism that our weather may in fact […]

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Another Soaking Due Wednesday/Thursday Will Be Followed By Summer-like Warmth This Weekend! (Includes Video!)

Written by on July 16, 2012 in United Kingdom & Ireland with 4 Comments
Another Soaking Due Wednesday/Thursday Will Be Followed By Summer-like Warmth This Weekend! (Includes Video!)

The upcoming week will remain unsettled but warmer air will attempt to make inroads but shall be greatly tempered by low pressure spreading plenty of cloud and wet weather streaming from off the Atlantic. Although I think the remainder of this month stays with the unsettled theme, the good news is models are hinting at warmer air […]

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Warm Surge Coming For England/Wales But Big Rains Sweep Across UK Wednesday Night! (Includes Video!)

Written by on July 14, 2012 in United Kingdom & Ireland with 0 Comments
Warm Surge Coming For England/Wales But Big Rains Sweep Across UK Wednesday Night! (Includes Video!)

Well I hope your all having a great weekend so far and your weather hasn’t been too bad. I’ve encountered another very pleasant day on my travels and certainly felt a good deal warmer today compared with yesterday. Though it was a lovely day where I was up in Thurso on the north coast, the north […]

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