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This forecast represents the *PERSONAL OPINION* of the Chief forecaster at the
privately run Haytor meteorological office in Devon on how the weather may
unfold next week. The Chief forecaster will take no responsibility whatsoever
for any actions arising from its use. It is provided freely in the spirit of
freedom and the great love for meteorology that we personally enjoy and wish to
share freely with others.
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Summary valid for Sunday 04/06/06 to Saturday 10/06/06/
TOI (time of issue) Thursday 01/06/06 2030 UK local time
This summary is based on a quick appraisal of the GFS, JMA, ECMWF, UKMO, FAX,
and ENS (NCEP ensemble) labelled charts available from the superb
http://www.wetterzentrale.de/topkarten
Very high confidence that most of Britain will be dry this week with long spells
of sunshine. Gradually turning very warm and then locally hot in the south after
midweek with highest temperatures in the range 25-30 deg C. Winds mostly light
with sea breezes, moderate SW wind in Scotland and N.Ireland at times.
20% chance of isolated thundery showers on Sunday due to an upper air
disturbance.
40% chance of some rain and drizzle in NW Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
60% chance of this fine weather turning into a prolonged dry spell lasting for
most of the following week, especially in southern Britain. 30% chance of a
thundery breakdown.
Prospects for haymaking:-
Chance of 4 consecutive days of dry weather at any one spot.
England and Wales 95% (Mon-Sat). N.Ireland 80% (Mon-Sat). Scotland 50%
(Mon-Sat).
Will Hand
Chief Forecaster
" You cannot count your life a success unless you can find one person who says
that they are happier because you were born "
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