We looked at the JMA forecast fro July, August and September in yesterdays Look Ahead video, but I thought that it might be useful to show you the charts in more details. Here's the forecast 500mb anomaly for July (Orange are higher than average heights, blue are lower). Notice lower heights to

The ECMWF 6-week model has been consistent in recent weeks in pointing to the more mixed end to June, and a rather mixed July. The updated model output released yesterday is confirming this story. I think the message overall is make the most of any drier days, especially when a window of

Many of you will know how uneasy I feel about the climate-change debate. I admit to having been swayed this-way-and-that as papers have updated the latest research and scientific thinking. However, I have always remained open minded and have been willing to change my view. For some time I have been