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Same with my cats, the youngster even managed to hurl herself up on top of a 6 foot high wardrobe (we have high ceiling which is why she hasn't got concussion), she now yowling and trying to climb through an unopened downstairs door. The two older are also unsettled and flying around bouncing off the walls. Either the rapidly falling pressure, or the cat food claim of giving vitality is spot on..

I remember some late night/overnight chats with you, often wide awake if I'd been out on a cardiac arrest or other difficult call and needing to unwind. Hopefully you've successfully transitioned and enjoying your new life? Have missed being able to call this another ice day by the smallest of margins, getting one reading of 0.1°C . Currently -3.2°C.

Goodness me, I remember these! That's a blast from the past Tom; we used to have a lot of laughs. Wow was it really 15 years ago! Meanwhile its crept up to -3.3°C here.

Low of -8.8°C, not as cold as previous night but the house feels colder this morning. So glad I'm still on sick leave and don't have to sit in the east facing study all day, surgically attached to the computer in these temperatures. MetO app on phone says it will be a balmy +2°C here today. Shall await to see if it's accurate and the snow starts to melt. In some ways I hope not, although the smart meter scares me every time I see how much we are spending each day, despite being frugal by wearing about 5 layers and wrapping the dog and cat in fleeces.

Don't think tonight's lowest temperature will beat last night's as cloud expected at some points during the night. Weather station has recorded lows of -8.1°C and -7.5°C on Monday and Tuesday nights, although last night lowest temp was -9.5°C at 06:30 We only had just under 3" of laying snow by Monday morning but today has been the third consecutive ice day this week, and snow had only diminished a bit during Monday afternoon. Yesterday and today have been beautiful in the winter sunshine - I sent these photos on the family WhatsApp thread; sister in Australia said the snow scenes have Alpine clarity and "loved the contrast between the bright blue sky, snowy trees and garden, they are really beautiful and I have the strongest urge to run across your pristine lawn and scatter the snow everywhere". She can jolly well stay in her 33 degrees, the philistine! Spot the dog (and cat). My dog has carefully managed to drape his white throw around him as he wanders around the house. He's been constantly picking it up and handing it to me as though he needs tucking in each time, then struts around manfully throwing it off the moment he sees my mobile ready to snap him looking like one of the shepherds' sheep in a new born scene of Baby Jesus, the little sod (my dog, not Baby Jesus!).

Evening all. Some beautiful snow pictures on here today. Some worthy of Christmas cards Long time no see due to working long hours then in hospital as emergency admission from middle of November until a week or so ago (nothing to do with work; a stomach problem that went from nothing to serious in less than 12 hours). Finally got enough energy to photograph a couple of elusive sunsets and been reading your lovely posts today. Our overnight low was -6.2°C with thick freezing fog all morning and today's high was -2.2°C. Have just downloaded the latest stats and we've warmed up to -1.9°C with a dew point of -2.7. Not sure if my village will get any snow tonight; think we could be a wee bit too north but even if we don't, it's been lovely looking at the first ice day I can remember for a long time and your photos. The cobwebs on the gazebo frame have such a lot of frost they look like macrame. Today's thread takes me back to 2005 - 2009 when the banter thread updated faster than I could add a post; its lovely to see the enthusiasm and advice about travelling and the joy of the photos - has lifted my mood more than any painkillers! For those of you with snow, hope you get out and about safely in the morning - take care.

Hi all, hope everyone is well? Long time since I've been on net weather. Took a week to find out family in Florida survived the hurricane. They did, with flooding but house remained intact thankfully, then got Covid for the second time and have been unwell for a month. It feels a lot like summer *she hums* I thought I'd misread weather data Wednesday when we got to 20°C, Thursday 20.6°C, yesterday dropped to 18.5°C but today my weather station recorded 22°C, and still 19°C at 7pm! I'd been in the garden in a short sleeve T shirt but with leaves gently dropping all around, hadn't realised it was that warm. Seems very odd on the cusp of November. Have a photo of my back garden taken at 07:05 on 3rd November last year with frost on the grass (and a lot more leaves on the trees than is left now). Had a nice sunrise on Thursday - view from landing window. Dreading the clocks going back tonight, it'll be dark at 5pm very soon.

I can’t bear to watch that Naples storm surge. It’s the closest town to Marco Island where I have family living and who weren’t able to get across the bridge before the authorities closed it for safety reasons after power cuts kicked in and emergency services withdrew. We had a WhatsApp explaining that at 7am our time, so bridge was closed during Tuesday night their time? Think there were very long queues as still lots of tourists on the island. Then lost contact until one message came through about an hour ago that the water was around 2 feet from his house. They were about to get into the loft. No idea when that was actually sent though because messages back to his phone don’t have the two tick delivery. Feeling sick with anxiety as not sure how/if their single storey house will survive this.

Stunning photos Iceman. After a warm and muggy day with top temperature of 20°C here, a period of drizzle started just at evening dog walk time. I stayed at home to watch the solemn and moving live TV coverage of the Queen's return to RAF Northolt. Just at the moment she was carefully placed in the hearse and its began to leave the runway a glorious light suddenly flooded the drawing room, replacing the gathering gloom. It felt like Nature's beautiful way of saying Welcome Back From Your Beloved Scotland. (I posted this photo in the Queen's thread earlier)

Tis the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness here this morning. Feeling autumnal here for the first time this year.

Pretty sky when setting off for last evening's dog walk, taken at 20.33, a sad reminder of how quickly it gets dark now, with that 'big bird flying north' cloudscape only 13 minutes later.

Feel for you as any recent rain has also managed to carefully bypass us. Have been increasingly worried about the lack of rain and miserable about how the 40 degree temps burned the runner beans, peas and most of the other vegetables. Now feel a bit guilty because it started with a few drops just after 6am and increased to steady rain with at a rate of 2.4mm. If our shrubs and trees could shout with delight I’m sure it would be deafening. Saw one faint flash of what could have been lightning during the dog walk. Have fingers crossed for you @Blazerblue

After a horribly humid early morning dog walk, the cloud slowly cleared during the morning and by midday humidity was just below 70% and continued to fall rapidly, in line with temperature rising rapidly. So by 17:30 when we reached our top temp today of 29.9°C with humidity of 48% it felt quite nice outside** Looking forward to the evening walk now. My met office app is again showing heavy rain tomorrow morning, let's see if this time we get any **couldn't imagine myself thinking that blazing sunshine and almost 30 degrees of heat would feel quite nice before this summer changed my perception of a comfortable summer's day.

Hopes went up went dog walking this evening with this sky and a sudden brisk breeze. Unfortunately no rain at all. Today's top temp was 26.5°C at 15:18 . Current temperature is 24.1 with 73% humidity. Wind from SW with 2 minute average at 3.9mph, over 10 minutes average is 4.2mph. Feeling too warm and sticky in the house again. Pressure currently 1014.7hPa rising slowly.

My father has often talked about the views from Brompton Barracks - he served in the Royal Engineers Corp.

Unfortunately not even a fizzling in here either, again. Despite MetO app saying otherwise for my village today. Today's top temp record at 14:00 as 25°C with outside humidity at that time of 58%. Wind was 5mph from a SSW directions. Currently it is 20.8°C with 74% humidity, wind at 2mph from a SSW direction. Pressure currently 1012.4hPa rising slowly. Cloudy, making the evening walk darker than expected as well as feeling humid and sticky. Tomorrow forecast to be a mix of could and sun, dry and with a high of 26-27°C . Wednesday warming but although there is reference to some showers Thursday and Friday, there is nothing showing for my part of the East of England - any rain will be therefore likely be as much of a surprise as a bonus

How lovely reading posts of those who have had rain since Tuesday. Not a drop here. Was hopeful Tuesday when caught in a deluge that caused some flash flooding in Bedford but once onto the A600 going south, cloud base lifted, rain stopped and roads were dry. Today has been the first day it has felt comfortable outside, with lower humidity than last few days and a welcome WNW breeze. High of 24°C with 44% humidity at at 16:00. Currently 17.9 with 61% humidity. Wind has dropped unfortunately so now feeling less pleasant outside - the 2 and 10 minute averages are at 0mph. The indoor temperature has fallen to 26°C for the first time for almost two weeks. Found a poor bee slowly dragging itself along conservatory floor earlier this evening. Triaged and immediately hydrated with watered down honey solution. Pleasure and a relief to see it drinking enthusiastically. After a 15 minute recovery period, it self-discharged and flew home.. The highlight of my day! No waiting times in this particular NHS A&E service, I'm pleased to report ps hope the video works (am useless at uploading videos) 2022.08.19 A&E without waiting.xspf

Similar here too, my Davis weather station reporting 31% humidity at the time of highest temp of 34°C compared to yesterday's humidity of 28% so not a lot in it data wise but today felt dreadfully stifling. Still showing 44% but feels far more humid.

Evening all. *let this be the last of the heatwave days, please* she prays. Today's high reached 34°C at 15:00 when I was at a local garden centre in the stone section and it was unbearable due to very little air movement and humidity being higher today. Kept having to slink into the water feature section and douse myself. Some high level cloud developed early evening and produced a nice sunset. Currently 28.9°C (!) with 44% humidity. Wind has veered to the East at 2mph. Pressure 1003.6hPa steady. Couple of the sunset, taken by phone on this evening's dog walk over the tracks into the fields.

Yesterday's stats, rather late (fell asleep). 33.7°C at 16:00 with 29% humidity. Wind averaging 4mph from an easterly direction. Pressure at 16:00 1016.3hPa steady. By 9am it was 20.8°C. At 16:30 it has climbed to 33.9°C, currently 29% humidity. Wind from the east average over ten minutes only 3.3mph. Pressure 1011.8hPa falling slowly. The house has been a giant storage heater over the last week and now really difficult, but don't want to go outside even in the shade due to lack of breeze - roll a return to a cool 24-25 degrees!

Goodness, as low as 21? I hope you have a wee woolie peitean to keep you warm. Yes, am on stand-by for the moon too! Can't wait

Today's high reached 33.2°C at 17:30. Currently 28.7°C with 39% humidity. From an Easterly direction, average wind speed is 1.9mph and not much help . Pressure currently 1019.7hPa steady. Think sleeping may be difficult tonight as bedrooms are very hot.

Intense blue sky today, top temperature here slightly up on yesterday at 30.7°C. Currently 30.2°C with 30% humidity. Wind has been mainly from an easterly direction between 2-3mph. The garden trees have been barely moving and have that over dry, slightly shrivelled hairstyle look when treated with an extra-strong hold hairspray. Pressure currently 1022.6hPa falling slowly. One of my sisters lives in Australia and often amazes me with 'breaking news.' Today saying she hadn't realised the Northern Lights were visible this far south, with a link she'd picked up from their news - A chap called Gary Pearson @GPearsonJPEGs was on Twitter saying how nice to get a visit again from Aurora Borealis and providing photos taken at Brancaster Staithe in North Norfolk between 12:30 am and 12:50 am Monday 8th August. Was anyone else up that late and did you see anything? I was awake but was looking south at the huge reddish moon! Photos credited to Gary Pearson @GPearsonJPEGs

Evening all. Long absence due to illness, then unable to download data from my weather station. Just managed to fix it, so now in a state of shock that one of my blind attempts, based on expertise of absolute zero, actually worked. We hit a top temp of 30°C at 15:30 today. Currently 25.3°C with 59% humidity. Wind has just moved from E with a beautiful couple of gusts of 10mph after a still day with top gust of 6mph after barely registering any wind all day. Currently ESE and back to 3mph. Pressure 1027.8hPa rising slowly. Last time it registered any rainfall was on 31st July at 14:00 with a total of 0.2mm. Scary and, like others, wondering how long before there's any rain. For me, 2022 will be notable not so much for the record breaking temperatures, the lack of rain, the brown lawn with a carpet of dried and twisted leaves and my beloved trees in a state of extreme stress. No, this year will be forever remembered in the village as the Year of the Cobweb Massive, monster sized, tough webs everywhere. Inside the house and outside, choking every window frame, window pane, door frame, light fitting, skirting boards and even my wuss of a big black lab's sleeping crate. He keeps wandering over to find me in the evenings and pathetically whining. On inspection he simply looks at one of the corners and says "look Mummy, they're back. You must do something because I can't sleep in this mess." Clear them away. Next evening repeat. Spend hours clearing the indoor webs and they're back within hours. Outside window frames, gutters and downpipes, inside corners of brickwork, garden furniture, fencing, vegetables and shrubs are in an even worse state. I bet medieval battlefields would have been jolly grateful for my constant next day supply line of wound dressings.

Our high today was 26°C at 12:24 and although a long way below the 40.1°C of yesterday, the humidity made it feel unpleasant. Had a decent rainfall this evening, albeit just a few minutes and it hasn't really properly wet the ground. Currently 17°C with 89% humidity. Pressure is 1018.5hPa rising slowly. Wind reduced to 3mph. Console readings only ; unfortunately having problems downloading my weather data this evening so unsure whether the rain was even measurable. Despite the humidity I'm hoping its sufficiently cool to be able to sleep tonight! Night, night and hope the same for everyone else after the last couple of difficult nights.