Summer Sun

There out all year round up here Yes had 4 in the house last night all at the same time had a few for the past 2 or 3 weeks now

Snow is possible for the high ground in Scotland on Tuesday

BBC Weather for the week ahead Turning colder Rain at times Stormy Later Snow possible for the highest ground in Scotland on Tuesday

Nice to see the cold weather in FI been removed and replaced by higher pressure with any storms staying away in Iceland and Greenland and the UK stays settled thanks to high pressure The possible stormy weather for the east on Friday has also been remove and its now just the far north of Scotland which will see the Gales Of course we've got an unsettled week to get through this week first though the East if likely to see very little rain this week, but all in all the pattern in general looks like keeping any major storms away from the majority UK for the foreseeable future at the moment

Although it will be windy next week Gales don't look like they'll be affecting many away from the Northern Isles Friday could be a bit windy in the east for a time, with gust's up-to 50mph possible Into FI and things start to settle down with storms staying away from the UK thanks to a big area of high pressure in the Atlantic, though a northerly is shown to develop so not all that warm at times

Fine Mediterranean Spanish thunderstorms Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 8th September 2012 Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling Thunderstorms across northern Spain and parts of central Europe but fine to the south Saturday A large area of high pressure over central Europe brings a fine day to Spain and Portugal. The Balearics and Italy are staying dry and sunny as well as feeling very warm. More sunshine through Greece and dry here too. Fine and sunny for Turkey with sunshine across Bulgaria and Romania too. Central parts of Europe will have mist and fog patches early in the morning. These will clear to leave a fine day through France with lots of sunshine. More sunshine to come across the Low Countries and Germany, although some showers across Poland. Dry and sunny again across Austria and Switzerland as well as Hungary. Scattered showers across Hungary. Some cloud and drizzle across the far south of Norway, otherwise the day is dry. Breezy for Sweden with sunny spells and dry conditions. Breezy over the Baltic States with some heavy showers, these affecting Finland too. Sunday Thundery showers breaking out across central and northern Spain today. Southern areas should be drier and brighter with good spells of sunshine. Some thundery showers for the northwest of France too, although most of the country should be dry and sunny. Dry with good spells of sunshine over the Low Countries and Germany as well as Poland. A few afternoon showers may break out in Austria and Hungary as well as Switzerland. Much of Italy will be dry and sunny, although a few showers on the mountains here. More sunshine to come through Greece and it will be dry and sunny through Turkey as well. Fine across Bulgaria with more sunshine to come, a few showers in Bulgaria. Very warm with hazy sunshine in Denmark. Some drizzle on western and southern coasts of Norway but drier inland. A fair day in Sweden with sunny spells here. Staying fine and sunny through the Baltic States and Finland. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=204&FILE=eus&DAY=20120908

Windy and cooler Rain in north http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120908

Lovely chart that is not "boring" to me, after the wash out June and July its wonderful to see high pressure and warm air moving back in, long may it continue

A tad ott prehaps 90F HEATWAVE THIS WEEKEND A LATE summer heatwave is set to send temperatures soaring to 90F (32C), forecasters said last night. Swathes of the country will enjoy a “barbecue weekend†of glorious sunshine and blue skies. And the longest warm spell of the summer is likely to last until October. Temperatures are set to rocket from today, with widespread highs in the 80s across southern England this weekend. There is a chance the mercury could even nudge 90F in parts of the country on Sunday as a blast of “tropical†air pushes humidity to 90 per cent. The best of the weather will be in the South, while the North is expected to be cooler with the chance of rain. As thousands flocked to beaches and parks to make the most of the long-awaited sunshine yesterday, Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: “It is going to be absolutely glorious from Saturday with temperatures peaking on Sunday. “The South-east is going to enjoy a real scorcher, a proper barbecue weekend, and there is the chance of even breaching the 90F mark.†Charlie Powell, of the Met Office, said: “High pressure will keep it generally dry and fine over the next couple of days, especially in the South and South-east. “Saturday we could see temperatures up into the 80s with plenty of sunshine and again dry and fine on Sunday, although turning more unsettled after that.†The rest of the month will be warmer and sunnier than average, though the heatwave will end in a brief chilly spell. The beginning of next week is likely to see heavy showers across much of the UK with temperatures dropping into the 60s before the better weather returns. Leon Brown, meteorologist at The Weather Channel, said hurricanes Leslie and Michael would influence our weather. “This tropical activity will help pump warmth up to the north-east Atlantic so, after a distinct drop in temperatures early next week, it should become warmer again later.†He said the hot weather could last until October. The warm spell is in stark contrast to the rest of the summer, which was the wettest for a century. It sparked a surge in sales of comfort food, including fish and chips, stews and soups, according to supermarket Tesco. It also reported an increase in sales of outdoor heaters, Wellington boots and umbrellas. The washout summer has also damaged the pea harvest, say farmers, with yields down by almost 50 per cent. http://www.express.c...ve-this-weekend BUNK OFF TODAY FOR LAST OF THE SUMMER RECORD numbers of Brits are ­expected to dodge work today to soak up the last of summer. Temperatures are predicted to reach a ­sizzling 28C (82.4F) in the south by Sunday. Hotels in southern resorts have seen a late surge of weekend bookings – many from ­northerners prepared to travel for a tan. Travelodge are booked up at many of their seaside hotels. Spokesman Shakila Ahmed said: “I think a lot of bosses will notice a sudden drop in staff on Friday. ‘‘A lot of bookings have come from people in the north looking to enjoy the southerly sun.†Temperatures will peak in the south on ­Sunday. Elsewhere in Britain it will be warm but cloudy and showers are expected. Forecasters at The Weather Centre have told Brits starved of the sun during a miserable summer to relish the rays while they can. Spokesman Leon Brown said indications are there will be a dramatic drop in temperatures early next week. He added: ‘‘It should become warmer again later, but probably windy over the north by Thursday and Friday.†http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/271027/Bunk-off-today-for-last-of-the-summer/

After an unsettled few days it begins to turn a bit more settled certainly for the south later next week The one thing I have noticed on the 00z is there are no major storms for the UK, they have all either been downgraded or moved further north There is also no cold air apart from one very short lived cool spell early next week

Get the BBQ's out!

NOW INDIAN SUMMER WILL LAST INTO OCTOBER BRITAIN is beginning to enjoy the longest spell of hot weather so far this year. A glorious last-minute tropical burst of summer could last late into October, forecasters said last night. After one of the worst summers in history with weeks of persistent rain and below-average temperatures, a sudden shift in the position of the jet stream has at last dragged hot air in from the Continent. The Met Office said temperatures will creep up all this week with highs in the 80s likely by the weekend. Forecaster Chris Almond said: “Over the next few days most places are going to be nice and dry. Temperatures are looking slightly above-average for the time of year and by the weekend we could see highs of 82F (28C) in the South.†Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said Britain can look forward to non-stop sunshine and unbroken blue skies. http://www.express.c...st-into-October

Becoming Much Warmer By the Weekend Rain Monday http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120905

Quite a chilly North westerly showing in FI tonight, Although no snow is shown on the chart below the tops of the Cairngorm's and Ben Nevis could see some snow

I think something like 2010 was a once in life time event it was certainly very rare for the UK to see the entire country covered in snow for so long, last winter 2011 / 2012 was more what we've become use to of late apart from November and December 2011

After a wash out June where 104mm of rain fell July and August saw a stady decrease in rainfall July saw 70mm and August 74mm The last recorded rainfall was on August 30th

Thundery rain C Mediterranean Cooler in the north Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 4 September 2012 Duty forecaster: John Ejdowski Warm, sunny across the Balkans Today Some patchy rain to come across England. Light rain to may affect central parts of France. Northern France, across into Belgium, Holland, Denmark, all of Germany and Poland will have a dry day with sunny spells with temperatures in the low 20s. Rather windy and unsettled with, heavy and thundery showers from the Balearics across into Corsica, Sardinia, most of Italy into Slovenia. The far south of Italy should remain dry and sunny. Hot, dry and sunny weather will prevail across Spain and Portugal with gale force easterly winds blowing through the Straits of Gibraltar. Lots of warm, sunny weather to come from the Czech Republic. Across into Hungary, Romania, most of the Ukraine, Bulgaria, Greece, the former Yugoslavia and Turkey. Showers will affect Norway with rain forecast for northern Sweden will the south is dry. Lots of fine, but cool weather to come across Finland. Very showery across Russia and the Baltic States, many of these heavy with the risk of thunder. Wednesday Warming up across Europe again today. Fine and dry across England today as well as France, Belgium, and most of Germany with more cloud. Just a few showers across the area today and around the north coasts of Germany with heavier showers forecast for Holland and Denmark. Most of Norway, Sweden and Finland will be dry, sunny spells but rather chilly. An area of rain will affect western parts of Russia into the Baltic States and northeast Poland. Most of eastern Europe will be dominated by high pressure, and this will give dry, sunny conditions from Belarus down through the Ukraine into Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece and Turkey. A few scattered showers will affect, the Czech Republic and the former Yugoslavia with heavy, thundery rain expected across the southern half of Italy. Northern parts of Italy will have a better day with mainly dry, sunnier conditions. Just a few scattered, heavy showers will be found in the vicinity of Sardinia. A fine, sunny and warm weather expected from the Balearics across Spain, into Portugal. Quite hot again today across southern parts of Spain. Expect heavy showers with scattered thunderstorms across the Alps and parts of Austria. Strong easterly winds will again prevail through the Straits of Gibraltar with cyclonic gales across Scandinavia. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=204&FILE=eus&DAY=20120904

Increasingly Warm Mostly Dry http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120904

BRITAIN HOTS UP Scorching sunshine is set to finally hit Britain this week – as most kids return to school. Forecasters are predicting 10 days of sun, with temperatures reaching at least 20C (68F). Tots and teenagers alike packed the beach at Bournemouth yesterday, above and right. A Met Office expert said: “People should make the most of this welcome change.†http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/270517/Britain-hots-up/

AT LAST, A SIZZLING SEPTEMBER BRITAIN will bask in two weeks of glorious sunshine as a late summer burst finally delivers some welcome cheer, forecasters predict.Temperatures are expected to soar this week with parts of the country enjoying highs up in the 80s. Sun lovers capitalised on the start of the warm weather yesterday, heading to the beaches and open spaces. In Bournemouth, Dorset, holidaymakers made the most of temperatures in the high 70s – but humidity of around 95 per cent could push the mercury to 86F (30C) in the South today. The predictions are that the good weather will continue until the weekend and could even last until the end of the month. Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: “This is likely to hold out for the next two weeks and even beyond. “This is thanks to high pressure drawing continental air from the South.†http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/343869/At-last-a-sizzling-September

Netweather's Autumn forecast is out now its fairly average through out with only potentially October becoming cooler than average

Netweather's Autumn forecast is now out A look at September We wouldn't normally cover the current month in this forecast, but as we didn't update in August as the Summer forecast was still current, we start with this month. The outlook is for a different month to what we've become accustomed to during the summer with many regions away from the western half of Scotland expected to be drier than normal. Temperatures are forecast to be close to, or slightly warmer than the norm. October Another drier than average month is expected in October, but with pressure currently forecast to be highest to the northeast of the British Isles it could mean some fairly chilly temperatures with most regions expected to be close to or a little below average. November Into November and the forecasting model is currently expecting a change with rainfall back up close to or above average across the majority of the UK. Temperatures are forecast to be close to average at this stage - but of course at this range confidence does really start to drop away. And a quick look into December and it is shown to stay pritty average with temps and rainfall close to average December Confidence really is very low at this stage, but looking briefly to the start of winter the current expectation is for both temperatures and rainfall to be pretty close to normal for the time of year. http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=longrange;sess= More than happy with that outlook

And very interesting and at time close to Hot run from ECM tonight A settled week gives way to a blip of low pressure But don't worry this is where is become interesting and close to hot Pressure rebuilds Then bingo the perfect set-up 30c is more than possible with that set up

A warm weekend remains on the cards tonight from GFS However a breakdown is shown to occur on Monday And this set's up an unsettled week next week UKMO however isn't as positive for the weekend

10 DAYS OF SUNSHINE AS BRITAIN'S INDIAN SUMMER FINALLY ARRIVES BRITAIN'S Indian summer has finally arrived as the country is set for 10 days of sunshine. Temperatures are set to reach a balmy 80F (27C) over the next 10 days, forecasters have predicted. Britain's lost summer fizzled out on a low note at the end of August with temperatures plunging to their lowest on record for the month in 40 years. But now the weather is set to improve with warmer and drier days to come flooding in. A band of high pressure will see temperatures rise this week and into next, meaning the beginning of September will be distinctly warmer. A Met Office spokesman said: "There will be largely fine conditions for those visiting the #Paralympcis this week. Today expect a fine and dry day with some decent sunny spells across the region. "It will feel warm with light and variable winds with temperatures hitting 25C." Fans heading to Bestival will be happy as temperatures are set to reach a 80F high on Saturday as the warm weather continues well into next week. The drier spell will come as a relief to parts of the country battered by torrential rain and strong winds. In Cumbria the River Ehen overflowed, flooding roads and causing part of a four-storey building to collapse. Nine cows were killed in Shepway, Kent, when lightning hit a tree they were sheltering under, bringing it down on top of them. http://www.express.c...inally-arrives-