Monthly Archives: April 2014

Another mild day?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by kevinjones21

We will all rise this morning to a very grey and overcast sky. We should, however, not let first impressions influence us because it is very mild outside with the temperature at 06:30 hours already near 12c. The cloud cover … Continue reading →

A grey start to the day

Posted on April 29, 2014 by kevinjones21

The radar images are currently showing (06:30 hours) that our area is shrouded in a layer of cloud and that, to the E of us, a system of light rain is working its way towards our area. The system is … Continue reading →

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Back to school weather

Posted on April 28, 2014 by kevinjones21

With most of the schools re-opening today the weather will certainly be kind to all the pupils, parents and staff making the journey in today. There is, however, slightly less certainty about the journey home. This morning will start off generally … Continue reading →

Take your hat.

Posted on April 27, 2014 by kevinjones21

Today will see that typical April weather of sunshine and showers. It will, however, be a little cooler than the last few days due to the wind deriving from the ENE. This wind direction will reduce the feel of … Continue reading →

Much more rain today?

Posted on April 26, 2014 by kevinjones21

Over the last few hours we have had 13mm (just over 1/2 inch) of rain fall in our area and there is still a little more to come. The radar images are currently showing (approximately 06:30 hours) that the main … Continue reading →

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Rain on its way?

Posted on April 25, 2014 by kevinjones21

Today starts off cloudy and, unfortunately, that is how it will remain for the majority of the day. The air pressure is falling slowly and the relative humidity is high. All this adds up to suggest an unsettled day. The … Continue reading →

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Low pressure system continues to build

Posted on April 24, 2014 by kevinjones21

After an overcast start the remainder of today we will see the cloud fragment a little during the morning to allow for some brighter spells to break through. These bright spells will help lift our top temperature up to around … Continue reading →

A bright start but will it last?

Posted on April 23, 2014 by kevinjones21

After yesterday’s early morning rain it is a pleasure to see the sun breaking through some thin cloud this morning. For the early part of the morning this will remain the picture. As the day passes the cloud will begin … Continue reading →

Back to work Tuesday weather.

Posted on April 22, 2014 by kevinjones21

With many of us heading back to work today the good news is that we will not be missing out on too much glorious weather wise. The day will start off cloudy but mild. At 06:00 hours the air temperature … Continue reading →

Bank Holiday Monday Weather

Posted on April 21, 2014 by kevinjones21

It is a misty star to the Bank Holiday and the relative humidity is around a very humid 90% at 08:15 hours. The temperature, however, is already near to double figures at 9.8c. The day will continue to be a … Continue reading →

Easter Sunday Weather

Posted on April 20, 2014 by kevinjones21

As I write this blog at 09:00 hours the radar images are showing a band of rain cloud just skirting the northern edges of our territory. This leaves us with a 45% chance of some rainfall this morning but, overall, … Continue reading →

Holiday Saturday Weather.

Posted on April 19, 2014 by kevinjones21

After yesterday’s glorious weather interlude today will not reach the same dizzy heights of “wall to wall” sunshine. it will, however, be a dry day with some pleasant brighter spells. The chance of any rain is only around 8%. The … Continue reading →

Good Friday Weather

Posted on April 18, 2014 by kevinjones21

Despite being in the midst of change, weather wise, today will be a very mild and pleasant day. Today will be the best of the Bank holiday period. The chance of any rain today is only around 5%. It will … Continue reading →

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The change commences

Posted on April 17, 2014 by kevinjones21

Today sees the beginning of a change to our weather pattern towards a period of more cloud and unsettled weather. The variation today, however, will be very subtle. The most noticeable feature of the day will be an increased level … Continue reading →

The theme continues

Posted on April 16, 2014 by kevinjones21

After a generally clear night there is a very light grass frost to contend with today (the temperature low was 2c) but the frost will all be gone by around 7:00-7:30 hours. The good news is the day starts off … Continue reading →

Wall to wall

Posted on April 15, 2014 by kevinjones21

Today sees the day start of with a clear sky and the temperature around 2c (at 06:30 hours). The good news is that the air pressure is high and is still rising. For all of you teachers and school children … Continue reading →

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Water your hanging baskets.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by kevinjones21

I hope you all enjoyed yesterday’s sunshine. If you are on half term holiday or working outside today then you will some more bright spells mixed in with some occasional fragmented cloud. The chance of any rain today is only … Continue reading →

Sun, sun shiny day.

Posted on April 13, 2014 by kevinjones21

If you have been thinking about going for a ride, a walk in the countryside, taking some outdoor photographs or working in the garden then today is certainly going to be a great day for it weather wise. The indicators of a … Continue reading →

Remaining dry?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by kevinjones21

Today will be another good day for getting those jobs done outside, going for a walk or even getting your bike out. The good headline news is that it will be dry all day in our area. There is so … Continue reading →

NW wind

Posted on April 11, 2014 by kevinjones21

Today sees the day start off quite cloudy and with very little breeze. The day will, however, brighten up a little as it passes bringing us some sunny spells. Our top temperature today will be around 14c (yesterday’s top temperature … Continue reading →