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Late Summer Spell Could Be On The Way For UK Unsettled weather over the Bank Holiday weekend has left many parts of the UK with heavy rain and even flood alerts. But forecasters said September could give us something to be cheerful about before autumn sets in. An area of high pressure is currently sitting out over the Atlantic, but is expected to move into the south of the UK by the end of the week. That will force the low pressure currently causing wet and windy conditions to move away and the country should see temperatures rise as a result, at least for the first week of the month. Sky Weather Presenter Jo Wheeler said: "There's no doubt the end of August is looking pretty dismal with a complex low system over the country now - and more unsettled weather to come this week. "But there are good signs that high pressure will start to build over southern parts this coming weekend. "That would bring some more settled, and hopefully sunny conditions to much of England and Wales. "By Monday, we should be pulling in some warmth as well, which may have us a spell of weather, however brief, that looks a lot like summer as we know it." Summer has again been a damp squib in the UK, with rainfall figures likely to be among the top five wettest on record. This weekend saw the cancellation of Premier League football between Sunderland and Reading and the final day of the Creamfields festival in Warrington was cancelled after heavy rain left the site as a muddy swamp. http://news.sky.com/story/977564/late-summer-spell-could-be-on-the-way-for-uk

Fine in the south Rain to north Issued: 0530hrs Monday 27th August 2012 Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling Staying fair through southern Europe, some rain in western Scandinavia Monday Rain spreads into England today. Fine and sunny across all of France. Just the odd shower to come across Belgium. Mostly sunny and dry across Holland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany. A wet day across Finland with heavy rain while frequent heavy showers with thunder are forecast across Russia, The Baltic States, Russia, Belarus Poland into Hungry, The Czech Republic, Romania and western parts of The Ukraine. Very warm and sunny across the former Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey and Italy. Fine and dry across the Balearics into Spain and Portugal. Tuesday Mainly fair across Portugal and Spain on Tuesday with good spells of sunshine. There could be a few showers over the mountains of eastern Spain later. Central parts of the Mediterranean should be dry with more sunshine to come here. Staying sunny across Greece, with a stiff breeze affecting Turkey. A few showers in central France but for most of the country it should be fair. Showers or rain across the Low Countries and northern Germany, with more cloud and some rain into th north of Germany. Poland should be fair with some sunny spells here, these extending into Austria and Switzerland. Breezier through Ireland and the UK with showers in the north. Rain and strong winds over western Norway and Denmark. Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States should be fair with good spells of sunshine. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?MENU=EuropeanSummary

High pressure dominates through the first week of september on the 06z this morning, in FI it turns more unsettled during the 2nd week, but before that we have a settled week coming up just in time for the schools going back

Rain mainly in north Drier to south http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120827

Unsettled across much of Europe Fine throughout the Mediterranean Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 26th August 2012 Duty forecaster: John Ejdowski Hot across Spain and the Balkans Today Windy and cooler across northern Europe today. Lots of showers are forecast across Britain, France and into Belgium, Holland and Denmark, some heavy. A strong mistral will affect southern France. Rain is forecast across Germany, Norway and Sweden. Heavy, thundery showers will affect Poland with sunny spells and a few showers across Belarus, Finland and Russia. Lots of warm sunshine continues across the Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the former Yugoslavia, Greece and Turkey. This fine, sunny weather will extends westward across Italy, Sardinia, Corsica into the Balearics, Spain and Portugal. Hot across Iberia. Monday Rain spreads into England today. Fine and sunny across all of France. Just the odd shower to come across Belgium. Mostly sunny and dry across Holland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany. A wet day across Finland with heavy rain while frequent heavy showers with thunder are forecast across Russia, The Baltic States, Russia, Belarus Poland into Hungry, The Czech Republic, Romania and western parts of The Ukraine. Very warm and sunny across the former Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey and Italy. Fine and dry across the Balearics into Spain and Portugal. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?MENU=EuropeanSummary

High pressure dominates from Friday Should be warm as well Lovely start to September

Blustery week ahead for the UK Dry, Sunny and warm Tuesday, High pressure starts to move in on Friday http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZHYrBYhRs4&feature=plcp

Some lovey charts there even though there for september apart from the longer nights we can still get some warm temps by day mid 20s very easy and cooler by night Nice run from GFS as well this morning with lots of dry settled weather around, after a wash out June and July it will be nice to get some prolonged settled periods

High pressure anyone? Don't pack those BBQ's away summer aint finished yet

UK Outlook for Sunday 9 Sep 2012 to Sunday 23 Sep 2012: There is no particularly strong signal for any one weather type to dominate through September. However, on balance temperatures are more likely to be a little above average than below, with rainfall more likely to be a little below average than above. This outlook gives a broad description of the type of weather that is likely to affect the UK as a whole, including significant changes in the type of weather and an indication of how it may differ from what you may normally expect. Updated: 1201 on Sat 25 Aug 2012 http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html Looking like a decent start to September

UK Outlook for Thursday 30 Aug 2012 to Saturday 8 Sep 2012: On Thursday, a breezy start in the east with some early rain or showers, with other areas probably mostly dry. Thereafter, a generally settled period looks likely with extended spells of fine, dry weather in most areas, although rain is still possible at times, mainly in the north and west. Towards the end of the period, there are indications that rain may become more frequent and extend further south, but there should still be decent periods of dry weather between. Temperatures should be generally close to average, but occasionally warm in the south and southeast. However, some chilly nights are also likely, especially the first weekend. As the Paralympics draw closer the Met Office will have local forecasts so that everyone can make the most of the Games experience. Updated: 1201 on Sat 25 Aug 2012 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Mainly Unsettled Showers and spells of rain Later in the week indications are that high pressure builds in and turns things settled and dry. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120825

Hot Mediterranean Heavy showers to the north Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 22nd August 2012 Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling Fine weather continues to the south whilst rain and cloud affect more northern areas Wednesday A fair day to come over Spain> and Portugal. Good spells of sunshine and feeling hot. This hot weather extends through France where, apart from a few showers in the east, it will be dry. Sunny sells and scattered showers through the Low Countries and northern Germany, but thicker cloud and some drizzle through southern Germany and into the west of Poland. Fair for Hungary and Austria with sunny spells. Mainly fair in Switzerland too. Plenty of sunshine through Italy, although a few showers could affect the west. Fair and sunny through Crete and Cyprus, this spreading to Greece and Turkey bringing hot conditions. Lots of sunshine and hot weather to for Bulgaria and Romania. To the north there will be mainly dry conditions for the Baltic States but some cloud and showers in Finland. Cloud and outbreaks of rain for Norway and Denmark, but heavier rain to come over Norway. Thursday Hot conditions across Iberia on Thursday. There is the risk of some thunderstorms developing inland, but for most it should be dry. Staying hot and dry through the central Mediterranean and into Italy and Greece too, as well as Turkey. Sunny spells and plenty of dry weather through France although a few thundery showers are possible over southern France. More sunshine through Switzetland, but with some thunderstorms in Austria and Switzerland. Fine for most of the Low Countries and Germany as well as Poland. A few showers for the western UK, but fine in the east. Breezy for Denmark and the Baltic States but dry here. Some hefty showers across Norway and Sweden, with windy weather and sunny spells as well as showers in Finland. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=204&FILE=eus&DAY=20120822

Very Unsettled Rain and Heavy Showers http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120823

ECM is also moving towards a settled start to September

Windy & unsettled Temperatures near normal http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20120822

Yes I would not surprise me one bit to see September been dominated by high pressure at least we can still get some enjoyable hot weather during September as last year proved

A lovely start to September from GFS tonight I wonder what the odds are of another september close to last year, a repeat is most welcome Roll on September

UK Outlook for Wednesday 5 Sep 2012 to Wednesday 19 Sep 2012: Unsettled conditions are likely to prevail through this period, though fine spells are possible too, especially in the south at first. Temperatures look more likely to be on the low side of the average for the time of year, whilst total rainfall is more likely to be above average. There is also a signal for less sunshine than normal for much of the UK. This outlook gives a broad description of the type of weather that is likely to affect the UK as a whole, including significant changes in the type of weather and an indication of how it may differ from what you may normally expect. As the Paralympics draw closer the Met Office will have local forecasts so that everyone can make the most of the Games experience. Updated: 1143 on Tue 21 Aug 2012 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

The Met Office agree with what you say regarding pressure building during early september to the south http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Its a UK bank holiday most of them are wet and the models agree

Heatwave Alerts As Europe Swelters There are more warnings of droughts, forest fires, and crop failure as scorching temperatures soar in central Europe. Temperatures are set to soar in parts of Europe as officials issued warnings of droughts, forest fires, and crop failure. The heatwave has so far brought temperatures of a sweltering 39C to Paris and 38C to Florence, as a huge mass of hot air drifted up from the Sahara. But as the stifling conditions become milder in France, where rural hospitals were on high alert, temperatures in central and eastern Europe are due to soar with the Romanian capital Bucharest hitting 39C by Thursday. There will also be no let off for Italy, already experiencing its worst drought for 10 years, with temperatures in Rome expected to be in the mid-30s all week. And it will be even hotter in Spain, with Madrid expected to reach 37C by Wednesday. Sky News weather presenter Nazaneen Ghaffar said: "The extreme heat will continue for central and southern parts of Europe, especially for Italy, southern France and Spain for the rest of this week. "Last night, a cold front swept across the south east of the UK and into the northwest of Europe. "This front won't give much rain, but instead a fresher feel to things, so over the next few days temperatures will be lower across the north west of Europe as well as the south east of England." The hellish heat and prolonged dry spells have sparked a number of warnings from EU officials. The European Forest Fire Information System has warned of a high risk of fires in southern Europe. There have already been wildfires in Portugal, Spain, southern France, and Greece. In the worst incident, a fire started by arsonists two weeks ago on Spain's Canary island of La Gomera has now charred 12% of its surface area. Regional trade spokeswoman Margarita Ramos said the damage to the island - which is home to the Garajonay National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site - was a "true environmental disaster". Meanwhile, the EU's European Drought Observatory has reported drought conditions in parts of France, Germany, Spain and Italy, increasing worries about the long-term stability of freshwater supplies. The dry weather has also badly affected crops in the EU. Maize output is due to plunge by 13% to 58.1 million tons this year, according to French-based industry experts Strategie Grains, which warned that the "damage is irreversible". As people try to cope in the relentless heat, social media sites have been filled with messages from people moaning about the heatwave. "Why is my room still a million degrees, this is northern Europe, I'm not made for this heat," complained one tweeter in Holland. Sky's Ghaffar said there will also be the risk of localised flooding from a hurricane in the North Atlantic that will move across the Azores on Monday, bringing gusts of more than 100mph and over 100mm of rain. In 2003, nearly 15,000 people died during a severe heatwave in France. http://news.sky.com/story/974764/heatwave-alerts-as-europe-swelters

WeatherOnlines Monthly outlook Valid from 19/08 to 18/09 2012 Summer is over Issued: 1900hrs Sunday 19th August 2012 Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling & Captain Bob 'Summer is over...did it ever really materialise'? Some favoured areas of the UK, particularly the southeast have benefited recently from the effects of warmer and humid conditions being imported from off a very hot near Continent, although many regions have seen continued unsettled weather. The patterns are still indicting that there is little prospect of anything materialising this late in the game resembling prolonged hot and summery weather, the autumnal clock has been set and is ticking away. The theme through the remainder of summer is for continued rather unsettled weather across much of the UK, only brief drier and settled weather at times, the emphasis definitely on further spells of rain, windy and relatively cool conditions. Pressure may rise across southern Britain but can't be relied upon to provide nay long lasting benefit as the outlook remains distinctly unsettled right through the longer term outlook into mid-September. 26/08/12* It remains unsettled through the short and medium term period, all areas experiencing spells of rain and at times quite strong winds, temperatures fluctuating upon location, some warm and humid days interspersed with cool and cloudy days. Winds generally from the west to southwest and quite brisk at times, especially northern and western Britain, any drier and brighter conditions likely to be distributed across more sheltered areas of the south and east. As the forecast period ends, pressure is expected to rise across southern Britain as a ridge extends through England and Wales, any showery activity here dampening down, whilst western and north-western Britain sees further showers. *27/08/12 ....... 04/09/12* A ridge of high pressure extending across England and Wales should be providing perhaps the 'best' of the weather anticipated through the first half of September? The north of Britain should see a generally westerly flow established carrying showers or patch rain and quite a good deal of cloud at times pushing through all areas, some drier and brighter spells to sheltered eastern regions. The bulk of England and Wales, especially the far south should see mainly dry and fine conditions at times although that said some showery outbreaks are expected to slip south it central Britain, weakening as it does so. Patchy cloud and sunny spells should make it feel rather pleasant at times. Chilly overnight with shallow mist and fog should readily clear through mid-morning. *05/09/12 ........ 24/09/12* The Atlantic once again kicks into gear from this point onward the flow reverting to the west across all regions. Low pressure in control and tracking close by to the northwest of Scotland will make for rather breezy conditions at times. Outbreaks of rain moving through all areas will be followed by brighter and showery conditions, some blustery and thundery rattling through on a brisk west to north-westerly breeze. Temperatures will generally holding up well across most areas but cooling off in an establishing, brisk north-westerly later, especially noticeable across northern Britain later. Simon & Captain Bob http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=205&FILE=tma&DAY=20120819

Hot summer sunshine Showers in the far east Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 19th August 2012 Duty forecaster: John Ejdowski Warm and summery across the Mediterranean Today Hot across mainland Europe today. From Spain acrossFrance into Germany and Poland it looks sunny and dry with little in the way of cloud. Showers will affect western parts of Britain but hot here as well. Sunny across Belgium, Holland and Denmark. Northern parts of Norway and Sweden will see showers while the south looks fine and dry. Thundery showers are expected across Finland, the Baltic States and western parts of Russia. Hot and sunny conditions will prevail from the Ukraine into Romania Hungry, the Czech Republic into the former Yugoslavia, Greece and Turkey. Hot and sunny too acrossItaly. Monday The hot spell of summery weather will continue today across much of Europe. Plenty of warm sunshine to come from France into Germany and acrossPoland and Belarus while heavy showers and thunderstorms affect the Baltic States and Russia. A few heavy showers may also develop across Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark and southern Sweden with rain in the north and across Norway. A fine, sunny day in store for all of Finland. Very hot again across Portugal and Spain through across the Balearics into Italy, Greece and Turkey. Hot and dry weather is forecast across Bulgaria, Romania, the former Yugoslavia, Hungry, the Czech Republic and the Ukraine. Those strong winds will continued across the Aegean Sea. http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?MENU=EuropeanSummary

HAPPY SUN-DAY BRITAIN will put the Caribbean in the shade today with temperatures expected to soar above 91F (33C), writes James Fielding. It would be the warmest August day for nearly 10 years since 2003’s all-time UK record of 101.3F (38.5C) at Brogdale, Kent. Thousands packed beaches and seaside resorts yesterday as the temperature reached 88F (31C). In what is likely to be the busiest weekend of the year, 200,000 people thronged Brighton beach with another 200,000 expected today, while Blackpool and Bournemouth beaches welcomed more than 100,000 visitors each. Brother and sister Roan and Genevieve Strange, pictured above, had fun in the sun at Great Yarmouth. Shoppers spent millions of pounds on barbecue food and icy treats like music fan Holly Billson, left, trying to stay cool at Chelmsford’s V Festival. Tesco expect to sell 5.2 million ice lollies, 500,000 tubs of ice cream, 650,000 burgers and 350,000 sausages this weekend. Enjoy it while it lasts. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/340623/Happy-Sun-day