At the moment the jet stream (see image below) will be “riding” across the UK. This is a situation, if the GFS forecast models are correct (see image below), that will last until the middle of January.
This all suggests that we are set for a period of mild, if often cloudy, weather. Today will be no exception.
Our top temperature today will be around 8c and there will be little change in this position overnight. We may see the odd brighter spell today but, overall, it will be generally cloudy although the risk of any rain is only around 10%.
Today’s breeze will be light and deriving from the SW/WSW. The average wind speed will be around 4-5mph.
Today is going to be another ideal day for walking off the Christmas dinner and enjoying some fresh air.
Summary : A mild day with occasional bright spells but generally cloudy.
Chart showing the jet stream running across the UK and developing high air pressure in our area.
GFS Ensemble model showing only a slight reduction in the average air temperature over the next two weeks. (www.netweather.tv). (Follow the dark red line).
Observations made on 28/12/2018 at 07:57 hours Hammerwich, Staffordshire.
Temperature : 7.8c; Air pressure : 1028.4mb steady; Relative humidity 91%; Wind : Calm; Rain this month : 72.6mm; Rain this year : 530mm
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