Monthly Archives: March 2017

How warm yesterday? (WS7 weather report 31-3-2017)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by kevinjones21

Yesterday saw the thermometer topped out at 18.6c at 16:16 hours yesterday but I cannot promise that today will completely follow suit. it will, however, still be a mild day. Overnight the minimum temperature was 11.4c at 02:14 hours and … Continue reading →

Mild for the time of year (WS7 weather report 30-3-2017)

Posted on March 30, 2017 by kevinjones21

We are set for another generally cloudy day with just the odd brighter spell breaking through. The clouds will be generally at medium and high height levels. This morning, between 08:30 and 10:30 hours we will see a 40% risk … Continue reading →

Mild but what’s the risk of rain? (WS7 weather report 29-3-2017)

Posted on March 29, 2017 by kevinjones21

The first thing you will notice this morning when you step out of the door is just how mild it is. At 06:30 hours the air temperature was already at 11.4c and the overnight low stayed above 10c (lowest temperature … Continue reading →

A misty start (WS7 weather report 28-3-2017)

Posted on March 28, 2017 by kevinjones21

Today’s starts off with a some mist lying in our area. With only a light breeze blowing this mist will not completely clear until the end of the rush hour period. This morning will see some high level cloud which … Continue reading →

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Back to work weather (WS7 weather report 27-3-2017)

Posted on March 27, 2017 by kevinjones21

Following the bright sunshine we have enjoyed over the last couple of days today will see a little more cloud covering during, at least, the morning than we have recently enjoyed. The general high level cloud covering will be with … Continue reading →

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BST and Mother’s Day Weather (WS7 weather report 26-3-2017)

Posted on March 26, 2017 by kevinjones21

Firstly, if you haven’t done already, you have to put the clocks forward one hour as today is the start of British Summer Time. (Hurrah!) As a cruel act of fate it is also mothering sunday although, because of BST, … Continue reading →

It is get outside weather (WS7 weather report 25-3-2017)

Posted on March 25, 2017 by kevinjones21

The air pressure starts off high this morning and although it will reduce a few points (from around 1033mb at 08:00 to around 1028mb later in the afternoon) the surface pressure will remain sufficiently high to block any low pressure system. … Continue reading →

Some good weather news (WS7 weather report 24-3-2017)

Posted on March 24, 2017 by kevinjones21

There is some good weather news for me to deliver! The surface pressure (which at 06:30 hours was already at 1029.3mb) will continue to rise throughout the day and will eventually reach around 1032mb by mid to late afternoon. This … Continue reading →

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Rain coats today? (WS7 weather report 23-3-2017)

Posted on March 23, 2017 by kevinjones21

So far this month 45.6mm (1.8 inches) of rain has fallen in the Hammerwich area (145.6mm for the year) and first thing this morning our area received some further rain showers. There is good news, however, as high pressure is, … Continue reading →

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Where is Mr Sun this morning? (WS7 weather report 22-3-2017)

Posted on March 22, 2017 by kevinjones21

It is not such a pleasant start to the day today with dense cloud shrouding our area and the surface air pressure slowly reducing to around the 1000mb mark. Sadly the dense cloud will remain with us for much of … Continue reading →

Spring sunshine (WS7 weather report 21-3-2017)

Posted on March 21, 2017 by kevinjones21

This morning has set out much more spring like with bright sunshine and a cool air temperature to greet the day. At 06:13 hours the air temperature was a cool 2.1c but by peak commute time we can expect the … Continue reading →

Cooler tonight (WS7 weather report 20-3-2017)

Posted on March 20, 2017 by kevinjones21

As we discussed in yesterday’s blog the jet stream will begin to slip southwards from this evening. For today, however, the jet stream will be running across the UK from (generally) west to east. This jet stream track inevitably brings … Continue reading →

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Jet stream on the move (WS7 weather report 19-3-2017)

Posted on March 19, 2017 by kevinjones21

It is a breezy start to the day and the steady WSW breeze will remain with us for the day. The breeze will have an average speed of around 12mph but we will feel gusts reach around 30mph. The air … Continue reading →

Not a day for sunshine (WS7 weather report 18-3-2017)

Posted on March 18, 2017 by kevinjones21

It is an overcast start to the day and, sadly, that is how the remainder of the day will pan out. The satellite images are showing that the majority of the UK will be covered in a general medium to … Continue reading →

An upside down day (WS7 weather report 17-3-2017)

Posted on March 17, 2017 by kevinjones21

Today will be an odd sort of day with the air temperature at midnight being higher than that at noon. Our air temperature at noon will be around 8c whilst overnight we can expect the air temperature to be around … Continue reading →

High cloud (WS7 weather report 16-3-2017)

Posted on March 16, 2017 by kevinjones21

Although the air temperature at 07:00 hours was mild at 7.1c the day seems less inviting with the thick layer of high level cloud dominating proceedings. The cloud, which is due to the jet stream moving down the UK, will … Continue reading →

Last of the bright days? (WS7 weather report 15-3-2017)

Posted on March 15, 2017 by kevinjones21

The day starts off with high air pressure over our area and this indicates that we are set for another dry and often bright day. The early morning temperature (at approx 07:00 hours) will only be around 5c so it … Continue reading →

Jet stream block (WS7 weather report 14-3-2017)

Posted on March 14, 2017 by kevinjones21

It is another mild start to the day (8.1c at 06:32 hours) and the surface air pressure was continuing to rise slowly at the time of my observations. We can expect the air pressure to settle at around 1032mb (high … Continue reading →

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What is the risk of rain today? (WS7 weather report 13-3-2017)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by kevinjones21

The surface air pressure will remain high and, in fact, even rise a little further during the day. This is good news for all of you that want to work outside as the high surface air pressure indicates that today is … Continue reading →

St Patrick’s Day Parade Weather (WS7 weather report 12-3-2017)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by kevinjones21

It is another cloudy start to the day but even at 08:30 hours the air temperature is in double figures. This is good news for those attending the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Birmingham. The temperate theme will continue throughout … Continue reading →