Shaun Pudwell wrote:

I just came back from Sheerness after having a short walk along the sea
wall. The sea is very rough and the wind is gusting to F7. It certainly
feels bitterly cold. Get out of the wind and it's quite pleasant though.


But what words are left to describe minus 5 and force 9? Forecasters are
using exceptional descriptions for unexceptional weather. If people get
used to thinking this "rather cold" weather is "bitterly cold", how can
they be warned of weather with temperatures ten degrees lower and winds ten
knots stronger? Weather forecasters and presenters should be made to stick
to the standard Met Office descriptions.

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Graham Davis
Bracknell