In article , martin
rowley writes

"Ian Currie" wrote in message
...
Although meagre by past autumns such as 2000 some activation of the
weak
front as it passed by this evening gave showers and 1.6mm of welcome
rain
here in Coulsdon. You could almost here the joy from the plants in my
garden.


... no joy he just a 'trace' of rain - soon evaporated; in fact the 3
mm of a few days back hardly made an impact either - the ground is too
compacted and moisture all but evaporated within 24hr.

Martin.

A short spell of heavy rain here as the front went through yesterday
evening gave 4.8mm. The grass is noticeably greener this morning.

Norman.
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Norman Lynagh Weather Consultancy
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire