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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Droughts are a relatively common feature of the weather in the United Kingdom, with one around every 5–10 years on average. These droughts are usually during the summer, when a blocking high causes hot, dry weather for an extended period.[1] However droughts can vary in their […]
It’s been an unusually long dry period by Scottish standards and when looking at the data, parts of Glasgow’s south/east side are among the driest areas in the UK just now. According to SEPA data from SEPA, the below places have seen the longest spell without rain. Last measurable rain Dalmarnock 20 April Daldowie 21 April Annfield (Dumfirmline) 23 April […]
The last week or so has seen a distinct W-E split in weather and temperature thanks to winds blowing in from the east. On the whole, west has been best with temps locally topping 21C but in the east beneath cloud, fog and a stiff onshore wind, temperatures have struggled at 7-9C. Inland where winds […]
I’m not entirely sure how long but I believe since at least April 25th, many places including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle and possibly Manchester haven’t seen a drop of rain and we’re going to get to probably May 12th before the rainless spell ends Thu-Fri. That’s lengthy period without rain considering how dry April was and the past winter. Why […]
Fine, dry, settled and sunny weather continues for much of the UK and Northwest Europe. On the flip side, the very blocking high persisting over the UK/Northwest Europe is resulting in a trough and delivering of unusually cold arctic air into Finland, Russia and adjacent countries. Wed am looks to see worst and most widespread cold. Rare May snows and […]
A persistent blocking high continues to shield the UK from wet weather which has been predominantly held down over Spain, Portugal and France. So the dry pattern continues for the majority, particularly so for parts of Scotland where only increased clouds and a wind shift will be the noticeable change through the weekend and first half of next […]
We know April was dry, in fact 10th driest on record but when looking deeper, it’s interesting to note that the wettest place in the UK was Cluanie Inn, NW Highland with a plentiful 223mm of rainfall. However, you didn’t need to go all the way to the opposite end of the UK to find the driest […]
This seasonal forecast for the upcoming June-August 2017 period is based on past, present and forecasted atmospheric, oceanic and ground conditions. There are 3 main aspects I have looked at when compiling this forecast. 1) Past winter and current spring rainfall distribution. 2) sea surface temperature anomalies, particularly in the Atlantic and Pacific. 3) Current and forecasted ENSO (El Nino […]
My summer 2017 forecast shall be released this Monday but you’ll probably be aware as to my thinking for the upcoming June-August period. I vowed I wouldn’t fall for the same thing as I did back in 2012 when drought turned to deluge in a matter of weeks. While February saw the heart of the UK wetter than […]
28th April 2017 Last updated at 12:58 By Darren Bett BBC Weather Have you been watering your garden? How green is your lawn? The growing season started early this year but there’s a shortage of rain – should farmers and growers be getting worried? April continues the trend April has been very dry – just […]
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