Meto Uk Further Outlook

[johnholmes]

ah

how about you give your way of how it should have been posted then?

[shedhead]

Unsettled in the south at first, but slowly becoming more settled. The opposite across the north, where some snow is possible at times on high ground in particular. On the cool side for much of the period, with the risk of some overnight frosts, but warming up generally towards mid month. Simples!

Edited May 1, 2012 by shedhead

[johnholmes]

happy with that shed, other than it needs a mention of rainfall following the recent falls in some regions?

[shedhead]

it wasn't the content of their forecast I was critisising, rather it's grammar and long winded construction. I asked my neighbour to read it slowly and concentrate on it, I then asked him what it was going to be like in the south through early May. His answer was.... Was it wet becoming dry, or dry becoming wet? Mind you, between you, me and the gatepost, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer...

[johnholmes]

Mind you, between you, me and the gatepost, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer...

I love that

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 7 May 2012 to Wednesday 16 May 2012:

Generally unsettled at first with showers in many northern areas, these wintry on high ground, and longer spells of rain likely in the south. Central areas should be driest with the best of any sunny spells. There are some indications that the weather will become a little less unsettled towards the middle of the month. However, there will probably still be showers or longer spells of rain for many places. The northern half of the UK is most likely to see rain with southern areas probably driest. Temperatures will initially be largely below the seasonal average across the UK with the risk of overnight frosts, but should recover to near normal towards the middle of the month.

Updated: 1149 on Wed 2 May 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 8 May 2012 to Thursday 17 May 2012:

Unsettled and windy at first, with areas of rain moving up from the southwest, bringing a snow risk to northern hills as the rain meets cold air in place here. There are some indications that the weather could become a little less unsettled for a time towards the end of the first week, particularly across some central areas. However, there will probably still be showers or longer spells of rain for many places. Perhaps a more settled spell of weather developing more widely towards the end of this period, however the longevity of this is rather uncertain. Temperatures will initially be largely below the seasonal average across the UK with the risk of overnight frosts, but should recover to near normal values towards the middle of the month.

Updated: 1137 on Thu 3 May 2012

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[johnholmes]

I don't often comment on these outputs but that is as good a prediction looking at what is available to we amateurs as anyone can give.

It is much in line with my comments in the model thread, not always that occurs!

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 9 May 2012 to Friday 18 May 2012:

Often on the unsettled side through the first few days of this period, with showers or longer spells of rain likely to affect most parts of the UK. Given the relatively cold air in place, there is also a snow risk for higher ground in the north. Windy at times, particularly on Wednesday, when there will be a risk of gales, especially around exposed coasts. Perhaps a more settled spell of weather developing more widely by the weekend, however the longevity of this is rather uncertain. Temperatures will initially be largely below the seasonal average across the UK at first, so still a risk of grass frost in any clearer interludes overnight, but should recover to near normal values towards the middle of the month.

Updated: 1130 on Fri 4 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Thursday 10 May 2012 to Saturday 19 May 2012:

Unsettled and very windy for the first couple of days when there may well be periods of heavy rain and gales, although the far north may start dry. Next weekend is then a mixture of sunshine and showers, although the showers will fall mostly in the north, with mainly dry conditions developing across central, southern and some eastern areas. This fine weather may persist in the southeast into Monday, but further rain or showers will follow into the north, with a trend towards more unsettled spells for all areas therafter. Temperatures, largely below the seasonal average across the UK at first (with frost by night), should recover to near normal towards the middle of the month, possibly very warm in the south.

Updated: 1215 on Sat 5 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Friday 11 May 2012 to Sunday 20 May 2012:

Starting unsettled in southern areas with further rain likely, but somewhat brighter in the north, if with a few showers. During the first part of next weekend the brighter weather spreads south and east to all areas, but at the same time cloudier and wetter conditions move into the northwest. Temperature will tend to be below normal in the north, but around normal or above in the south. During the rest of the weekend and the first part of next week, the weather become predominately more westerly, with periods of cloud and rain interspersed with drier and clearer spells, which could allow some frosts overnight. The last half of next week and the second weekend sees an increasing chance of more settled weather, with temperatures around normal.

Updated: 1215 on Sun 6 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Saturday 12 May 2012 to Monday 21 May 2012:

Next weekend is likely to bring a respite from the recent unsettled conditions. Saturday and Sunday should be mostly dry and bright with sunny spells and just a scattering of light showers, mainly towards northeastern areas. Temperatures will be around or just below average with a risk of overnight frosts in central and northern areas. However, it should feel pleasant in the afternoon sunshine, especially given mostly light winds. Later on Sunday, it is likely to become windier with some rain across northwestern UK. These more unsettled conditions look like becoming established across most of the country by early next week, and persisting into the following week. The mainly westerly winds will bring periods of rain interspersed with drier and clearer spells, which could allow some overnight frosts at first.

Updated: 1230 on Mon 7 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Sunday 13 May 2012 to Tuesday 22 May 2012:

England and Wales should be mostly dry with sunny spells on Sunday, although with freshening southwesterly winds, especially across northern areas. Northern Britain becoming more unsettled with outbreaks of rain towards the northwest spreading south across most of Northern Ireland and Scotland by the evening. Becoming very windy here with gales possible towards northwestern coasts. The rain continuing south across England and Wales on Monday, with sunny/clear spells and blustery showers following, these heaviest and most frequent towards northern and western areas. Unsettled conditions are then likely to persist for much of the period, with periods of rain interspersed with drier and clearer spells. The showers will be heavy and thundery at times, particularly during the afternoons. Generally rather cool and breezy, but feeling pleasantly warm in shelter and sunshine.

Updated: 1152 on Tue 8 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 14 May 2012 to Wednesday 23 May 2012:

The weather is likely to turn more unsettled again by Monday, with strong winds and outbreaks of rain sweeping across most parts of the UK. It is then likely to remain unsettled for much of the rest of the period. As a result most areas will see showers and longer periods of rain interspersed with drier and clearer spells. There is a chance of some heavy rain at times, the highest risk being over northern and western parts of the country. With winds mainly from the west or northwest, temperatures will probably be average or a little below for the time of year but there is a chance of some warmer spells, most likely in the south of the UK.

Updated: 1159 on Wed 9 May 2012

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[AutumnMists]

"With winds mainly from the west or northwest, temperatures will probably be average or a little below for the time of year but there is a chance of some warmer spells, most likely in the south of the UK."

Good to hear this ... the 'chance of some warmer spells to the south' might be the early foundations to the possible late May/June warmth.

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 15 May 2012 to Thursday 24 May 2012:

Tuesday will be a chilly day of sunshine and showers, and perhaps some more persistent rain in the far south and southeast at first. It is then likely to remain unsettled for much of the rest of the period. As a result most areas will see showers and longer periods of rain interspersed with drier and clearer spells. There is a chance of some heavy rain at times, the highest risk being over northern and western parts of the country. With winds mainly from the west or northwest, temperatures will probably be a little below average for the time of year at first. They may recover to nearer normal later in the month when there is a chance of some warmer spells.

Updated: 1147 on Thu 10 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 16 May 2012 to Friday 25 May 2012:

This period will see a mixture of clear or sunny spells and showers for most, these showers wintry over high ground in the north. The heaviest showers are likely during the afternoons, possibly accompanied by thunder. There is a risk of showers merging into more prolonged spells of rain at times, initially most likely towards the south and west of the UK, but more generally by the weekend. It will be generally rather cold, initially accentuated in the northeast by brisk winds. Overnight ground frosts remain possible in clearer spells, especially in northern parts. Later in May, it should remain unsettled with further showers and longer spells of rain. Some drier and brighter interludes remain possible, especially towards the south and east later, with temperatures gradually recovering to nearer average.

Updated: 1117 on Fri 11 May 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 17 May 2012 to Saturday 26 May 2012:

Unsettled weather looks to continue for most of the UK, with persistent rain spreading to most parts during Thursday and Friday with a chance of hill-snow in the north. The best chance of seeing drier, sunnier weather during this period will be towards the south of the UK, albeit with a few showers around. This persistent rain will eventually sink southwards during the weekend, with clearer, showery conditions following into the north coupled with a cool northeasterly wind. Overnight ground frosts remain possible in clearer spells, especially across rural northern parts after persistent rain has cleared. The following week should remain unsettled for most areas, with a mixture of sunshine, showers or longer spells of rain, and temperatures generally a little below normal for most parts.

Updated: 1156 on Sat 12 May 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 18 May 2012 to Sunday 27 May 2012:

Unsettled weather looks set to continue, with outbreaks of rain or showers. It is likely to be largely cloudy at first, with southern parts of the UK perhaps seeing the heaviest rain, and a risk of some thunder and lightning over the first weekend. The risk of snow over northern hills continues. Some drier spells are possible too, particularly across the north into the following week. Thereafter, there is a chance of some drier weather at times across the UK, however outbreaks of rain and showers are still likely to affect most areas. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal for the time of year, with a risk of a grass frost in drier spells, particularly in the north, perhaps increasing to nearer normal towards the end of the period.

Updated: 1213 on Sun 13 May 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 19 May 2012 to Monday 28 May 2012:

Unsettled weather looks set to continue, with outbreaks of rain or showers and mostly cloudy conditions. Southern parts of the UK perhaps seeing the heaviest rain this weekend and into the start of next week, with a risk of some thunder and lightning. The risk of snow over northern hills continues. Drier spells are likely too, with an increasing chance in the north and northwest through the week. Thereafter, the chance of some drier weather continues in the northwest, however outbreaks of rain and showers are still likely to affect most areas at times, particularly the southeast. Temperatures are expected to remain largely below normal for the time of year, with a risk of a grass frost in drier spells, particularly in the north.

Updated: 1136 on Mon 14 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Sunday 20 May 2012 to Tuesday 29 May 2012:

Unsettled weather looks set to continue across England and Wales, with outbreaks of rain or showers and mostly cloudy conditions. Southern parts perhaps seeing the heaviest rain on Sunday and into the start of next week, with some thunder and lightning possible and blustery winds. The risk of snow over northern hills continues, although the north and northwest are more likely to see drier, brighter conditions. Thereafter, the chance of some drier weather continues in the northwest, however outbreaks of rain and showers are still likely to affect most areas at times, particularly the southeast. Temperatures are expected to remain cool for the time of year, with a risk of a grass frost in drier spells, particularly in the north, although should return to nearer normal later in the period.

Updated: 1105 on Tue 15 May 2012

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 21 May 2012 to Wednesday 30 May 2012:

The new week should start rather cold for the time of year, but fine and dry with some sunshine across northern parts of the UK, mainly Scotland and Northern Ireland. Further south, more unsettled at first with showers or longer spells of rain, these perhaps thundery near the southeast, and quite breezy. Towards the end of the week, the drier, finer weather should transfer to more southern and eastern parts, with a chance of some cloudier conditions and rain returning to western parts. Temperatures by this time should be close to average, but to begin with, a little below average around the southeast. Probably staying similar for the rest of the period, with a chance of rain in the west, drier conditions in the east, and average temperatures prevailing.

Updated: 1144 on Wed 16 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 22 May 2012 to Thursday 31 May 2012:

Southeastern areas are likely to be rather cloudy at first with outbreaks of rain, these possibly heavy and thundery. It should be mostly fine and dry elsewhere. Rain will probably clear southern and eastern areas by the second half of next week, with much of the UK seeing some good sunny spells for a time. However, cloud and rain is likely to spread northeastwards into England and Wales later next week and the most likely scenario is for unsettled conditions to persist in these areas for the rest of the month. Other areas are more likely to see more settled, sunnier weather continuing. Temperatures will be below average at first but will probably recover to nearer normal, and may become locally warm during the second half of next week.

Updated: 1247 on Thu 17 May 2012

Changes are finaly on the way!

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 23 May 2012 to Friday 1 Jun 2012:

By the middle of next week much of the UK is likely to be dry with some sunshine, although eastern and southeastern areas may well be cloudy with outbreaks of rain at first. These mainly settled conditions seem likely to continue for the rest of May and into the start of June with a good deal of dry sunny weather likely. There are some indications that cloud and rain could spread into some western and southwestern areas towards the end of the month though. Temperatures look likely to be above average or warm in most places, and may become very warm locally. Eastern coasts may remain relatively cool though where easterly or northeasterly winds persist.

Updated: 1225 on Fri 18 May 2012

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[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Thursday 24 May 2012 to Saturday 2 Jun 2012:

Much of the UK is likely to be largely dry and settled throughout this period, with clear or sunny spells expected in most areas. Central and eastern parts may well see overnight mist and low cloud, particularly early in the period, and this may linger on some North Sea coasts for much of the day at first. Southwestern parts of the UK are the most likely to see rain at times, perhaps heavy or thundery in places, but even here there should also be a good deal of dry weather. Temperatures are likely to be above average in most places, locally very warm in central and southern areas of Britain, but eastern coasts may remain relatively cool where easterly or northeasterly winds and low cloud persist.

Updated: 1146 on Sat 19 May 2012

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