Hot spell of weather on the way next week
With the Paralympics snatching the limelight over the next 12 days it seems the weather may risk taking a bit of a back seat over the next few days. However, that does not mean there is not a lot of great meteorological stuff coming up. On the contrary, there may be a bit of blast of summer on the way next week. So I am duty-bound to keep the national obsession ticking over on here while sporting events take precedence in the papers. Met Office forecaster Barry Gromett said there is an “Azores high” pressure system on the way for the south pushing temperatures up. By Monday there is the distinct possibility some regions, including London could be enjoying some highs in the late 70s or early 80s (that’s aound 28C). He said: “We then have an Azores High pressure system which will keep the south much drier and temperatures will start to rise across England and Wales.” And Vantage Weather Services’ Jonathan Powell said the rain will give way by the weekend with the south enjoying a...