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The effects from an ex hurricane

by Alexi Venerus -

We are now feeling the influence of the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, which is moving towards the UK and Ireland as an ex-tropical storm. As it approaches, the system will transition into what we recognise as a classic low pressure system, drawing in a milder, tropical maritime airmass over the

Pressure & Confidence? High & High!

by Dr. Simon Keeling -

Callers to WeatherLive will know that we have been suggesting for some time that pressure would be building this week. This is now being backed in greater confidence by the models. In the graphs below it's the top one I want you to look at. This compares several models (the different colours).

5 Week Ahead Weather things to know

by Alexi Venerus -

The week ahead will be a mixed one. Here are 5 things you should know. Monday will see cloudy and patchy rain move from west to east, clearing to brighter spells developing behind. Tuesday will see heavier, more persistent rain clear south-eastwards through the country with sunny spells developing behind.

Rainfall Update ahead

by Filotas Paschos -

Hello all, The latest ECMWF rainfall outlook suggests that a relatively dry weather pattern could remain in place across much of the British Isles over the next couple of weeks. Both charts indicate rainfall totals generally staying below the seasonal average across the UK and Ireland, although there are some interesting

5 things for the weekend weather

by Filotas Paschos -

🌦️ Saturday brings sunshine and passing showers, with the most frequent and occasionally heavier showers across northern and western areas. 💨 A blustery breeze gives Saturday a fresh autumn feel, especially along exposed coasts and over higher ground. 🌤️ Sunday looks calmer for much of Britain, with lighter winds and longer opportunities

That final cut for the season

by Alexi Venerus -

Getting that perhaps final cut in over the coming weeks could prove crucial, if the current modelling is anything to go by. Over the next ten days to perhaps two weeks, both the ECMWF and CFS are suggesting that higher pressure will have more of an influence, bringing generally drier conditions.

Rain totals today

by Alexi Venerus -

England will see relatively a lot of rainfall with the passing of this low pressure system today eventually clearing East Anglia later on this evening. Below shows what the current GFS model predicts for the total rain from this morning through to midnight tonight.

Blocking building in the next few weeks?

by Dr. Simon Keeling -

The latest ECMWF 6-week weather regime forecast is showing a tendency towards a blocking pattern as we get past mid-month. We can't read too much into this but the red colours certainly do tend to be the main pattern type mid to late October. This would interrupt the westerly Atlantic winds and

5 Week Ahead Weather Things To Know

by Daniel Graves -

This coming week is going to feel more autumnal with some rain, cooler temperatures, and declining sunlight. We're losing the sun fast enough at this time of year that the difference in sunlight between Monday and Friday will be noticeable! Here's 5 details to help you navigate this week in

Cooler Temperatures On Clear Nights

by Daniel Graves -

It's that time of the year when we like to make comments about how suddenly the darkness is falling on us (at least I do). Just last night, I found myself quite shocked that darkness had nearly fully set in by 7pm. With longer nights comes a greater potential for

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