Something we have not done for a while is take a look at the North Atlantic Oscillation forecast from the CFS. Here's the forecast (black and multiple colour lines) through to early November. Interesting to see the CFS wants a neutral NAO from late August which suggests a return of westerly winds

We are already talking about autumn, where did that come from? The evenings seem to be arriving more quickly now, but that doesn't mean summer is over. Here's what the latest ECMWF 6-Week update is suggesting.... 11th August to 17th August High pressure builds into Scotland. A northeast flow over England, Wales and Ireland. mostly dry,