37 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

My main area of interest this year is rainfall and how much more falls between now and the end of the year.

 

Currently we have a fine rain in my neck of the woods. Clearing up after 11:00. Usually get 11 days of rain in August and 13 in September. Sea temp is usually 17 at this time of year but we've been seeing days at 20C. 

9 hours ago, martin-w said:

Currently we have a fine rain in my neck of the woods.

I've noticed that here in south central Arkansas rain is dependent on my going grocery shopping. This means I get drenched whilst unloading my stuff and getting soaking wet in the process! As soon as I have made however many trips it takes to get everything indoors, the rain stops and the sun once more makes it's appearance and bakes everything dry once more... 😕

14 hours ago, n4gix said:

I've noticed that here in south central Arkansas rain is dependent on my going grocery shopping. This means I get drenched whilst unloading my stuff and getting soaking wet in the process! 

 

Oh yes! Well known global weather phenomonon. As soon as I stepped out of the door this morning I got rained on. It was worth it though, as I was on my way to get my hair cut by a Taiwanese lady that looks absolutely gorgeous. Hmm... I wonder if she fancies 66 year old men with a bald patch? 🤔

Then it's off to the dentist to slap down some more dosh for a teeth cleaning. Just like a highly tuned Ferrari I need maintanance. 

Gents,

https://meteoblue.com is a brilliant service that shows every aspect of the weather including rain radar. No excuses for getting caught out without an umbrella. 😉

I check the satellite option each morning to see where the cloud and clear skies are. Best site I’ve ever come across and embedded in my hone weather website. 👍

Confirmation of Britain’s coolest summer. 2015 generally but 2012 for me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cdd7pzdr22jo

On 9/2/2024 at 9:30 AM, martin-w said:

Sea temp is usually 17 at this time of year but we've been seeing days at 20C. 

 

And weever fish are stinging people. Yikes! 

5 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Confirmation of Britain’s coolest summer. 2015 generally but 2012 for me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cdd7pzdr22jo

We had one those weird days today. Has been a steady 16-20C for the past 2/3 weeks , then today at 6am it was 23C and rose to 32C by midday and now has fallen back to 22C and still getting colder.

15 minutes ago, IanHarrison said:

We had one those weird days today. Has been a steady 16-20C for the past 2/3 weeks , then today at 6am it was 23C and rose to 32C by midday and now has fallen back to 22C and still getting colder.

Wind veered to the north? Just like when we get a Spanish Plume. A band of air brought to Britain from Spain and occasionally North Africa. That can result in Saharan sand being deposited on our cars. Temps can reach 35°C but not this late in the year.

On 9/3/2024 at 4:57 AM, Ray Proudfoot said:

Gents,

https://meteoblue.com is a brilliant service that shows every aspect of the weather including rain radar. No excuses for getting caught out without an umbrella. 😉

Bookmarked! Too bad it doesn't run in my Samsung watch.

A wonderful early autumn day in England. Current temperature 21°C and 50% humidity. Dew Point is just 10°C. Why can’t it be like this more often?

18C and 85% humidity in Guernsey. 

Bit gusty by the sea. 

Edited September 17, 20241 yr by martin-w

3 minutes ago, martin-w said:

18C and 85% humidity in Guernsey. 

Surrounded by sea and a NE wind is the cause.

On 9/2/2024 at 12:39 PM, n4gix said:

I've noticed that here in south central Arkansas rain is dependent on my going grocery shopping. This means I get drenched whilst unloading my stuff and getting soaking wet in the process! As soon as I have made however many trips it takes to get everything indoors, the rain stops and the sun once more makes it's appearance and bakes everything dry once more... 😕

That is one of the LAWS OF NATURE, that the day of...no...the MOMENT that you step out to get groceries, it WILL RAIN.  So if you're ever in a drought, go to the store.  It'll be sure to rain promptly.  Even better if you don't have an umbrella with you....surefire way to summon rain.

1 hour ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

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Drought here.  Interestingly, last summer (2023) we also had 2 months without rain.  I've never seen anything that dry since ... well 1988.  I lost a rhododendron in my yard.

This summer (2024) we had about 1 month of no rain.  But this summer it was more of a localized drought...St. Louis for example had a lot more precip than we did.  So too did Memphis TN.  I'm in between those two cities.

Basically, as I understand it, the Bermuda High has been rather strong this year.  When the Bermuda High is strong, we in the SE USA tend to have a dry summer / late summer.   Our first rain in 2 months came as a result of Hurricane Francine.  Thanks Francine you sweetie.  😎

18 minutes ago, Mace said:

Drought here.  Interestingly, last summer (2023) we also had 2 months without rain.  I've never seen anything that dry since ... well 1988.  I lost a rhododendron in my yard.

This summer (2024) we had about 1 month of no rain.  But this summer it was more of a localized drought...St. Louis for example had a lot more precip than we did.  So too did Memphis TN.  I'm in between those two cities.

Basically, as I understand it, the Bermuda High has been rather strong this year.  When the Bermuda High is strong, we in the SE USA tend to have a dry summer / late summer.   Our first rain in 2 months came as a result of Hurricane Francine.  Thanks Francine you sweetie.  😎

Despite claims that summer 2024 was the warmest in many parts of the world it was the coolest summer here in NW England since 2012. We had a year’s rain in the second half of 2023 making it the wettest since I started keeping records in 2009.

Not every major weather event can be put down to the usual claim. I remember a day’s rainfall of 12” in Devon, England back in the 50s so these things have always happened.

We’re too far away from Bermuda for systems to affect us. It’s the Azores High that’s been missing for a while but a Scandinavian high is giving us decent weather now.

 

2 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Surrounded by sea and a NE wind is the cause.

 

Yep. I was on the East coast at the time when my beautiful hair style was ruined by the wind.

Sea temp has been warm for the time of year, which apparently the weaver fish like. They hide in the sand and sting unsuspecting swimmers if they put their feet down.

 

Edited September 17, 20241 yr by martin-w