Saturday was significant for the almost extensive variable cloud cover for most of the day compared to the recent weeks, as a result the maximum was below average for the first time since the 5th with a minimum of 20.9C logged 05.52, early Sunday being -1.2C and down over 10C compared to maxima in the heatwave. The cloud that had drifted in from the North Sea overnight did not dissipate as quickly or completely as had been forecast. The day was also notable for the stiff breeze from the northeast, that combined with the moisture meant that it felt decidedly cool at times. Under clear skies the warmth fell away to reach a low of 8.3C at 05.52 early Sunday being 2.9C below average and the coolest day since the 6th.
Sunday revealed the return of the sun after dawn that had lifted the temperature to 14.7C by 08.00. The anticyclone is still in change of our weather so a fine, sunny day ahead with the breeze continuing from the east and temperatures recovering above average but no heatwave extremes.
The high pressure has withdrawn towards Iceland with a slight fall in pressure reading 1025.3mb at 08.00 Sunday but leaving a ridge over the UK. However, the air stream will continue to arrive on an easterly then northeasterly on Tuesday but a little less strong than on Saturday. It isn’t until Wednesday that the maxima return to around average for August.
The total rainfall for August now stands at 3.2mm against my 41-year average of 65.5mm with little indication, at the moment, of any rainfall over the next few days unless the forecast disturbance of France moves northwards.