[Autumn 2021 - Moans, Ramps & Chat]

A little high level cloud here and there but still hot and sunny enough out there to raise my spirits considerably. Yesterday started very misty but the afternoon was glorious and warm enough for a quick river swim! I really hope we can hold on to something like this for a the next 2-3 weeks so i can go on holiday somewhere hot (ish). It is an absolute joy - and I've bothered to hang the washing outside as it'll be dry in an hour or two

[North West Regional Discussion Feb 2021 onwards]

17 minutes ago, Frost HoIIow said:

That is a pretty potent plume for summertime but even more so for September. These 20C uppers was rare as hens teeth in the middle of Summer 15 years ago but now seem to be knocking on our door earlier and later in the year these days.

 

Can you hang on to it for me - thinking of a trip north west next weekend

 

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

There are rumours on the Model thread of a summer next week...

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

Blinding light in the sky all of sudden - ah no, gone now

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

1 hour ago, Blazerblue said:

Hang in there, you never know it may still happen, Beeb app showing temps up to 24 beginning of next week and sunshine, although of course they've been known to be completely inaccurate (mostly lol) but yeah its only just September, some warmth could still come our way in the next few weeks   

As for this morning, its cloudy again  

Sure enough, next week looks like we could get some much longed for sunshine, maybe a bit late to book the week off work but hope it holds out for the following week

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

Grey and cool, doors closed, socks on, hands on the keyboard looking a bit blue. Remember when we used to get Indian Summers?

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

Well there you go - just about to take my September annual leave and the weather takes a turn for the worse - at least this gloom is dry and not to windy. Was planning to take the motorhome to the Lakes as I haven't been there before - looks like it'll be a windy washout second/third week of September

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

 

Grim day today - grey cool and windy - feeling like Autumn - and not in a good way. The garden needs weeding but can't find the enthusiasm. When I realised that we were not going to get a 2018 summer, I lowered my expectations, I think I have been quite lucky with my weekends/week off. I have had usable outdoor weather, and have managed a sea swim on a sunny day with a cold easterly wind in north Norfolk and a quick harbour swim on the south coast, as well as a lot of paddleboarding and cycling. It could be worse, but it hasn't always been reliable shorts weather which is the measure summer for me.

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

Garden temp now is only 17.9 °C  -1.9 °C/hr - very sad, Summer is over. Should I get my winter slippers out again now I wonder?

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

Perfect Summer's day out there today, a light breeze, warm sunshine, a few clouds. Such a shame it is coming to an end. It was quite likely though, as it coincides again with my week off work. I'm going up to Derby next weekend for an outdoor event followed by a week off touring somewhere - well that was the plan. I won't book anything after next Sunday as the weather will probably have to dictate what direction we travel. Crap timing and can't cancel this one Bet the following week will be a scorcher

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

3 hours ago, Alderc said:

Making the most of things again, just done a 10k at lunchtime, yes it’s warm but my body doesn’t hurt when it’s like this. 27C just about perfect currently. 

Managed a somewhat sluggish 8km just before 10am - came home quite red-faced, but happily cycled for miles in Kent at the weekend - bike helmet and plenty water kept me reasonably cool - loved being outside in the sun - going to miss it next week if the forecasts are right.

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

3 minutes ago, Team Squirrel said:

Sometimes, I dry my washing by hanging it in the polytunnel at the allotment!

That's actually a really good idea

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

17 minutes ago, markyo said:

Don't forget over 95% of the population have no access to a beach hence the dislike of this weather, you are very very fortunate.

Sadly I have no easy access to a beach but still love this weather, long to be nearer the sea,particularly days like these

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

1 hour ago, Scorcher said:

As others have said, amazing to see such a prolonged hot and humid spell in this country. So often the more prolonged spells in this country have lower relative humidity- but this spell feels properly Mediterranean with temps in the high 20s and humidity above 50% in the afternoons. 

Also these spells seem  to be often quite hazy- visibility and air quality seems unusually good for a UK hot spell. The sun also feels stronger as a consequence.

I always think it is the other way around, really hot spells here are nearly always humid, whereas the heat in the Med feels much drier. Got to say though, it was very clear yesterday, - we could see France from the Kent coast!

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

My sister had just put up her tent somewhere near Lewes when the storm hit. Right overhead, tent flooded, burning smell everywhere!

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

Just had a fantastic two days camping in our van in a field in Kent, cycling to the coast and enjoying quiet beaches as well as riding past Dymchurch which was crazy in comparison, Fantastic to see all the people out there rejoicing in the hot sunny weather and enjoying all that the British seaside has to offer. Yes, it was a bit hot at times but so nice not to have to plan for every eventuality. The other half didn't even bring a jumper!

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

That's me under the dot of heavy stuff

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

What a beautiful evening, such a change after yesterday, which felt more like Autumn. My OH has cut the overlong grass and I'm pruning the vigorous roses, and enjoying a glass of wine on the patio - just like Summer should be

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

Risked a few days away in Dorset, bit wary of the forecast but we have had three days of rather usable weather. Cooking outside, paddleboarding and cycling, but I think tomorrow's forecast is payback

[Model output discussion 9th April onwards]

12 minutes ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

I actually really like these and find them easy to follow.

Agree, I've just watched it too and now understand why the forecasts are so flaky this week. Wasn't too keen on the big patches of blue over the south - going to have a hard time dodging the rain this weekend!

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

OK, so is it worth me heading to Dorset for a long weekend as planned, or am I really going to spend all of it inside a motorhome sheltering from the incessant rain in danger of going stir crazy? Surely there a small chance of it just being showers, and I might even get the chance of a bit of outdoor activity? So frustrating, desperate to get away somewhere now.

[South East, London and East Anglia regional discussion - 8th February onwards]

4 hours ago, Norfolk Sheep said:

Quick, time to dash outside and do gardening...

All my young plants in pots are kept in trays to help with the watering - today they were drowning - had to do an emergency evacuation between the downpours

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

52 minutes ago, East Lancs Rain said:

 

17°C and partly cloudy here, 57% humidity, bright enough, still comfortable in shorts and t-shirt.

So dark down here tonight. Feet are maybe a bit too toasty now though

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

51 minutes ago, al78 said:

Depends on what you are planning to do. For gardening involving significant exhertion, I'd prefer sub 20C to 30C. If you want to lie on a beach and dry roast, it is probably the other way around.

Somewhere in between. I haven't taken a week off to do gardening, but quite often do that in the rain! I just like not having to pack for every eventuality, I want to go walking and cycling without having to worry about inclement weather, and paddleboard too, so was hoping to get out on the sea, and if I can add a bit of swimming and eating breakfast and dinner outside it will be perfect. Don't need a heatwave, just what I would consider pleasant summer weather i.e. 23c to 25c with a light breeze, please. 

[Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter]

9 minutes ago, Scorcher said:

Slightly OTT- it's not realistic to expect summer in the UK to be a continuous, warm dry and settled affair all the way through.

Even the great summers of the past had cooler periods.

June 2018 had a cooler middle period before warming up again considerably in the last week.

It is the moan thread . unsettled yes, temps under 20 unacceptable. 2018 was my dream summer, I guess if it is a 1 week blip and July delivers I'll be happy. Just happened to book this coming week off work to go camping.