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UK Outlook for Sunday 13 Feb 2011 to Tuesday 22 Feb 2011: Throughout this period, the weather should stay generally unsettled for much of the UK. Bands of rain will slowly push eastwards across the country, with some snow likely at times in the north, mainly over hills. The heaviest and most persistent of the rain is likely to stay in the west, with drier conditions at times, particularly further east. Winds will occasionally be strong, particularly in the west of the UK, with a risk of gales at times. Temperatures should be around average or just above average initially, but it will be rather cold at times, accentuated by the wind and rain. There is also a small risk of the weather turning much colder later in the period. Updated: 1157 on Tue 8 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 22 Feb 2011 to Tuesday 8 Mar 2011: It is likely to continue to be cold particularly in eastern parts where the wind will make it feel raw. Rainfall amounts are likely to be below average for most areas. However, there may be some wetter and milder interludes in southern and western parts at times, especially to start. Also, where precipitation does fall in eastern parts it may fall as snow at times. Updated: 1200 on Mon 7 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 12 Feb 2011 to Monday 21 Feb 2011: Generally unsettled over the weekend and to start next week, with bands of rain slowly pushing northeastwards across the country. Most of the rain will be in the west, where it will occasionally be heavy and prolonged at first, with drier conditions further east. Despite temperatures of around average or just above in the south, it will feel colder in the often strong winds, especially in the north and west of the UK, where there is a risk of gales. Remaining mainly dry in the east through the remainder of the period, with winds becoming east or southeasterly, giving a significant wind chill. Further west it is likely to remain more unsettled and less cold. Updated: 1200 on Mon 7 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Summary Unsettled at first but change is on the way After quite a wet and windy week for much of the UK last week, the weather is set for another change as we head into the middle half of February. The settled weather look like they are heading back to our shores with drier and colder conditions. Monday 7 February 2011 to Sunday 13 February 2011 The wind and rain hangs on Much of the week will bring spells of wet and windy weather across the UK, with western parts seeing the worse of the conditions. However, temperatures will remain near or just above normal for this time of the year. There will be some drier interludes at times, especially on Tuesday when most areas will see some good spells of sunshine. The weekend though heralds a change as high pressure tries to build in from the east. This will allow much cooler conditions to spread into the east with perhaps some wintry showers developing in the north. Monday 14 February 2011 to Sunday 20 February 2011 Turning more settled in the east but cold During the week, high pressure will continue to build across the UK keeping the Atlantic systems mainly at bay to the west of the country. However they will manage to spread into western parts from time to time which will give spells of wet and windy weather for some. Meanwhile, further east will be mostly dry except for some wintry showers moving in from the continent. Temperatures will become rather cold for this time of year with nightime frosts developing, however western parts will be less cold at times as the wind and rain spread in. Monday 21 February 2011 to Sunday 6 March 2011 A mostly settled end to the month Despite remaining strong over the south, the high pressure will loose its grip over the north on occasions allowing the return of some wet and windy conditions at times. Temperatures are set to remain cold throughout the south with frost and fog remaining a problem. Further north though will be much milder as the Atlantic air influences the region. Next week Will March have a spring in its step? http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10209

Changeable A mild week expected http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110207

and more goood news UK Outlook for Monday 21 Feb 2011 to Monday 7 Mar 2011: It is likely to continue to be cold particularly in eastern parts where it may be very cold at first. Rainfall amounts are likely to be below average for most parts, particularly the northwest. However, there may be some wetter and milder interludes in southern and western parts, especially to start. Also, where precipitation does fall in eastern parts it may fall as snow, even to low levels. Updated: 1213 on Sun 6 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

There some good news on this update UK Outlook for Friday 11 Feb 2011 to Sunday 20 Feb 2011: It will initially be unsettled, particularly across western parts of the UK with showers or longer periods of rain, some of which will be heavy at times. This rain will occasionally extend further east but amounts here are likely to be smaller. It will be on the mild side at first and also rather windy at times in the north and west of the UK with a risk of gales. There is then an increasing trend for it to turn generally colder through next week, with a risk of some snow, particularly over higher ground and perhaps to lower levels in the north and east. There is also a lower risk of it turning very cold in eastern parts, with a chance of some significant snowfalls. Updated: 1152 on Sun 6 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 20 Feb 2011 to Sunday 6 Mar 2011: Low pressure seems to be anchored near Iceland with a southwesterly flow across the UK and high pressure will be across southern England giving a lot of dry weather. Rainfall should be generally below normal in the west and well below normal in other parts. The wettest and mildest pars of the UK will be Northwest Scotland with temperatures near normal across the rest of Scotland, England and Wales. Sunshine will be generally near normal with the best of the sunshine for Southeast England and East Anglia. Frosts will be near average over England and Wales but fewer for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Updated: 1306 on Sat 5 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 10 Feb 2011 to Saturday 19 Feb 2011: It will initially be unsettled in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England with showers or longer periods of rain, some of which will be heavy at times. This rain will occasionally extend into the rest of England and Wales but with amounts here are likely to be smaller. It will be on the mild side and also rather windy at times in the north and west of the U.K. with a risk of gales. Eastern parts of England and Scotland are more likely to become colder later in the period and there is a risk that air from the east may encroach bringing with it some snow showers and very cold easterly winds. Elsewhere it will should stay generally unsettled with rain at times and temperatures near normal. Updated: 1205 on Sat 5 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Mild and generally wet Gales in west http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110205

Updated Thank john for letting me know UK Outlook for Saturday 19 Feb 2011 to Saturday 5 Mar 2011: Rainfall is more likely to be average or below, perhaps even well below average, with sunshine average or above average. The sunniest areas are likely to be in the west and the south of the U.K. but it is likely to be colder or much colder than the average over the whole of the U.K at first but with northern parts, especially Scotland, likely to see temperatures recovering to average or above the average by the end of February or into early March. Updated: 1409 on Fri 4 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 19 Feb 2011 to Saturday 5 Mar 2011: The period should start relatively wet and unsettled in the north and west, with drier conditions generally in the south and east. The mainly southerly flow continues though, throughout this period. Temperatures display a north-south split with respect to average conditions, with northern Scotland seeing above average temperatures, while the south of England and Wales are nearer normal. After a wet start for some regions rainfall amounts for the period look to settle down to become below average for much of the country, with the east of England perhaps nearer normal. Sunshine amounts should to be typical for February, though perhaps slightly above average sunshine hours in the north of Scotland. Updated: 1253 on Fri 4 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 9 Feb 2011 to Friday 18 Feb 2011: It will initially be unsettled in the north and west of the U.K., with showers or longer periods of rain, and which may be heavy at times. This rain will occasionally extend into the south and east but with amounts here likely to be small. It will be on the mild side and also rather windy at times in the north and west of the U.K., with central and eastern parts more likely to become colder. A gradual trend to more generally dry, settled and increasingly colder conditions generally looks likely through the following week, and also with an increasing risk of snow showers, but with these affecting mainly eastern coastal areas of the U.K. Updated: 1253 on Fri 4 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Settling down? Best in east http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110204

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I hope coast TORRO TORNADO WATCH 2011/001 A TORNADO WATCH has been issued at 1400GMT on Thursday 3rd February 2011 Valid from/until: 1400-0100GMT on Thursday 3rd/Friday 4th February 2011, for the following regions of the United Kingdom & Eire: Parts of (see map) Eire N Ireland Scotland, including the Northern and Western Isles THREATS Tornadoes; hail to 10mm diameter; convective wind gusts to 90 knots; cloud-ground lightning; heavy rain SYNOPSIS Intense Atlantic depression will move north-east, to pass close to the Faeroe Island tonight. The associated cold front will sweep eastwards across the northern parts of Eire/N Ireland, and Scotland this afternoon/evening, and thence through the Northern Isles. Sferics have been detected west of Eire and Scotland, showing that there is strong lifting associated with this. Strong low-level wind shear is likely along the front, suggesting that gusts of 60-70mph, and perhaps 80mph will be possible. In addition, tornadoes are also possible. Behind the front, heavy showers and a few thunderstorms are likely across Scotland, mainly in the west, and across the Western and Northern Isles. The intense pressure gradient is likely to allow gusts of 80-90mph even outside of convection, and up to 100mph possibly across the N Isles. A small risk of tornadoes too. As the front moves southwards across Eire tonight it will become increasingly aligned with the deep layer wind field. Low-level convergence still looks strong along the front, and as minor waves run along the front, a risk exists of tornadoes and strong wind gusts. However, convection will likely be fairly shallow in nature. http://www.torro.org...te/forecast.php

Unsettled start Fair later http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110203

UK Outlook for Tuesday 8 Feb 2011 to Thursday 17 Feb 2011: It will continue to be mostly unsettled, especially in the north and west through the rest of the period with showers or longer periods of rain, which may be heavy at times. It will be windy generally, perhaps with gales or severe gales in the northwest at times. Showers may turn wintry in the north and west, particularly over high ground and there is a risk over overnight frost in any clearer spells. The east and southeast will tend to be drier, although occasional rain is likely and it may be windy at times. Near normal or locally mild temperatures are likely in the south, although it may turn colder from next weekend, with a chance of overnight frost here. Updated: 1158 on Thu 3 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 18 Feb 2011 to Friday 4 Mar 2011: The period should start relatively wet and unsettled in the north and west, with drier conditions generally in the south and east. The mainly southerly flow continues though, throughout this period. Temperatures display a north-south split with respect to average conditions, with northern Scotland seeing above average temperatures, while the south of England and Wales are nearer normal. After a wet start for some regions rainfall amounts for the period look to settle down to become below average for much of the country, with the east of England perhaps nearer normal. Sunshine amounts should to be typical for February, though perhaps slightly above average sunshine hours in the north of Scotland. Updated: 1141 on Thu 3 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

some sleet falling right now here

UK Outlook for Thursday 17 Feb 2011 to Thursday 3 Mar 2011: The period should start relatively wet and unsettled in the north and west, with drier conditions generally in the south and east. The mainly southerly flow continues though throughout. Temperatures display a north-south split with respect to average conditions, with northern Scotland seeing above average temperatures, while the south of England and Wales are nearer normal. After a wet start for some regions rainfall amounts for the period look to settle down to become below average for much of the country, with the east of England perhaps nearer normal. Sunshine amounts should to be typical for February, though perhaps slightly above average sunshine hours in the north of Scotland. Updated: 1222 on Wed 2 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 7 Feb 2011 to Wednesday 16 Feb 2011: Generally unsettled on Monday with rain in places across England and Wales and snow on hills, perhaps reaching lower levels in heavy bursts. Rain and snow may spread to Scotland for a time. Generally mild in the south, although rather cold further north where it will often be brighter with scattered wintry showers. Windy at times with gales in places. It looks like it will continue unsettled in the north and west through the rest of the period with showers or longer periods of rain at times, and perhaps with gales or severe gales at times. Rather cold at times in the north and west, with showers turning wintry, particularly over high ground. The south and southeast tending to be drier, although occasional rain is possible, with near normal temperatures. Updated: 1219 on Wed 2 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

K Outlook for Wednesday 16 Feb 2011 to Wednesday 2 Mar 2011:The period should start relatively wet and unsettled, especially in the north and west, before pressure builds somewhat in the south. The mainly southwesterly flow continues though throughout. Temperatures display a north-south split with respect to average conditions, with northern Scotland seeing above average temperatures, while the south of England and Wales are nearer normal. After a wet start for some regions rainfall amounts for the period look to settle down to become below average for much of the country, with the east of England perhaps nearer normal. Sunshine amounts should to be typical for February, though perhaps slightly above average sunshine hours in the north of Scotland. Updated: 1151 on Tue 1 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 6 Feb 2011 to Tuesday 15 Feb 2011: Sunday looks like being a very wet day with heavy rain across central and western areas. This may lead to localised flooding in prone areas, perhaps with some snow over northern hills. Drier in the southeast. Generally mild in the south, cooler with scattered wintry showers in the north. Very windy at times with gales or severe gales in the west. Tending to become drier on Monday, but still with showers and strong winds. It looks like it will continue unsettled through the following week and weekend with periods of heavy rain at times and strong winds, perhaps with gales or severe gales at times in the north and west. The south and southeast will be near normal or mild, but cooler in the north with wintry showers at times. Updated: 1151 on Tue 1 Feb 2011 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Mild, most rain in west Windy at times http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20110201