Hi Jon,

We didn't manage such dizzy heights in the South Hams (max +15.9 deg.
C) but the *mean* temperature since midnight last to now (21:10) makes
today the second warmest day of the year so far: +12.5 deg. C. The
warmest was 21st April with a 24-hr mean temp of +12.6 (Tmax = +18.1
deg. C).

What may be an interesting feature this Summer if the dry surface
conditions continue is very high surface temperatures. With little
surface moisture to evaporate more sensible heat will be available for
ambient temperature rise. We may see some good super adiabatic lapse
rates!

Regards,
Richard.
--
Dartington, South Hams, Devon.
100 ft AMSL.
50' 12N, 03' 24W.

Jon O'Rourke wrote:

Bit of light rain/rain and drizzle in and around Tiverton this afternoon but
not enough to stop play (tennis !).

Cloud's broken in the last hour or so
(http://www.metoffice.com/weather/eur...ter/index.html ) and
it's feeling quite warm.

Car sensor was reading 18C on the M5, similar to the latest Exeter airport
METAR
EGTE 251620Z 29009KT 260V340 9999 SCT014 BKN024 18/12 Q1017=

Possibly the warmest day of the year so far down here.

Jon. (Mid-Devon - it's great, honest)