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I’ve just looked at the met office medium term forecast and glad I’ve booked a week away in August. It seems the heat dome down south is causing this long run of UK weather to continue into August at the earliest……. And cooler next week
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Somerset has big clouds with showers that seemingly bank up just as the sun comes out again. Yesterday was worse with plenty of grey skies and downpours. Curiously Saturday was much better. I’m getting tired of this now. My water butt is full.
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Model Output Discussion - Mid Summer Onwards
Jon Somerset replied to Paul's topic in Forecast Model Discussion
I can cope as long as the temperatures are high teens or 20s. This is still Bette than about ten years ago when I was in double layers at 14C in August. -
I’ve been in Southern Spain until last Tuesday so I’m experiencing a comedown weather wise - I guess we might be lucky to have water reserves in Somerset at least. I have a neighbour bravely attempting mowing in the drizzle.
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The lack of thunderstorms has been the big disappointment in Somerset. But I can’t complain about the sun and warmth bar the short aberration last week. Unfortunately that is likely to occur again.
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Model Output Discussion - Autumn arrives
Jon Somerset replied to Cheshire Freeze's topic in Forecast Model Discussion
Short sharp storm just watered my garden and freshened up the air. -
Storms and Convective discussion - 1st May 2022 onwards
Jon Somerset replied to Supacell's topic in Storms & Severe Weather
We just had a short sharp rainstorm go through - with a couple of thunderclaps nearby. Looking at my radar there’s a few in Somerset/Dorset moving in into Wiltshire. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Well so much for Apple weather app - sun is out and it’s lovely! Hope same for everyone else - have a good BH (unless you’re in Scotland) -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
I’m right on the edge -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Pesky cloud layer now being forecasted to stick around longer than Met office said yesterday…… not breaking up yet but will get my wind blasters out and point them at the sky. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Best day for ages here…. Vast numbers of people out to grab hold of proper summer weather. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
My tomatoes this year are an early fruiting variety and they’re my best crop ever . They reached their best point during the hot week so they ripened beautifully. I’m still picking them now. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
The sheer negativity this year that we’ve had to endure has, I’m sure, been part of our disappointment in the weather. Last years long periods of warmth and sun took the edge off the horrors of the pandemic and everything else, but the leaden skies just reflect how a lot of us feel at the moment. Remarkably varied here today, though. Bland a.m. but sun and rain since then giving some variety and more interesting skyscapes. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
The working week looks great I’ll just hope that low creeps a bit further north for the BH. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Mid somerset had a long break in the clouds after about 3.30 yesterday making the rest of the day sunny and pleasant, which was a nice surprise. It seems very localised- if you are lucky to get a break it warms up but otherwise loads of cloud about for many areas. I do remember an August much worse than this about six years ago where the cloud was incessantly low and thick with heavy rain - and much colder than presently- 14C 15C max some days. This isn’t great but it’s better than then. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Vast improvement yesterday with warm sunshine, and a balmy evening - the best Saturday we’ve had in ages. We finally had the garden based BBQ we’ve been putting off since early June. Hooray! -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Yesterday a big disappointment as the decaying front brought a few hours of continual drizzle until about 5, then after a short warm break resumed heavy clouds from about 6.30. This despite my apps all saying it was dry and sunny!! Today hopefully dry but the signs aren’t great. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Sunday afternoon brought a sunny - if windy and cool -respite allowing some weekend outdoor activities but weather has reverted to pattern of a bit of early morning sunshine which turns into overcast grey clouds with periodic showers since then . Even today, with local forecasts and weather apps saying dry, it’s actually heavy showers! -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Yesterday we actually had a thunderstorm zip through which was fun, and again the cloudscapes can be wonderful. But it’s Saturday and it’s raining AGAIN! Agh. I’ve managed one beach day this year. Feeble. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
So much for any more warmth . Roll on 2022. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Improvement through the day to an acceptable level with greater area of grot further south. More grot to come later this week but hopes now raised for mid-month on. Some quite lovely cloudscapes really help a day. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
I was very glad to have the period of heat, as it was the weather I always hope for when I take a summer holiday to the Med. But for me a holiday abroad is a distant hope now thanks to a mixture of matters including the virus and Brexit but not exclusively so. So some of my nigglyness is due to having to having no break away. Current weather doesn’t help at all as it drives home how much I feel I’m missing. I really feel for the campers in Cornwall. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
I’m guessing you’re on holiday? I’m jealous. -
Summer 2021: Moans, Groans, Ramps and Banter
Jon Somerset replied to damianslaw's topic in Spring Weather Discussion
Right - I’m getting grumpy again. I don’t want to wear one layer, let alone two, at this time of year.