YOUR WEATHER TODAY
South West
Cloudy this morning with outbreaks of rain which could be quite heavy for a while. This afternoon should be a bit
brighter with a few gleams of sunshine, but there will still be heavy local showers, perhaps with thunder. It
should also turn out quite warm and humid, maximum temperature 19–22C (66-72F).
UK Outlook
It may have been the second hottest August since records began over 300 years ago, but the weather is now in a
distinctly autumnal mood. This morning, rain will spread northwards to affect most of southern England, parts of
the Midlands and Wales. Some of the rain will be heavy and prolonged. Northeastern England, southern Scotland
and Northern Ireland will also be affected by rain later in the day, although drier brighter conditions will return to
south-west England and south Wales. Central and northern Scotland should stay bright with scattered showers.
Tuesday and Wednesday should be warmer with sunny periods.
(By Sunday Mirror, August 31, 1997)
FORECAST
General
The southern half of England and Wales should have a mostly dry day with sunny spells in the morning, but a
few spots of rain are possible in the evening. North Wales, the North Midlands and Northern England will be dry
at first with a few isolated showers, but rain will arrive later. Scotland and Northern Ireland should be dry at first,
turning dull and wet from the north-west. Tonight most of the country will have outbreaks of drizzly rain,
although Scotland will become drier for a time.
Outlook
Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with some early rain and drizzle. On Monday the south and west should be dry,
but showers and cool wind are likely in the north.
(The Times, Saturday, September 6, 1997)
WEATHER
Rain in northern Scotland shoud soon clear, otherwise all parts of the UK will have a day of sunny spells and
showers.
London, SE England, E Anglia: Mostly dry with well-broken cloud, lenghtly spells of bright sunshine and just
the odd shower. Cooler than yesterday. Max temp 20-22C (68-72F). Tonight, mostly fine and rather cool. Min
temp 9-12C (48-54F).
Cent S England, Midlands, Yorks, NE England: Much brighter and fresher than yesterday with broken cloud,
sunshine at times, and one or two short-lived showers. The wind, moderate south-westerly.
NW England, Wales, SW England, Channel Is: A bright breezy day with sunny spells and scattered showers,
some of the showers heavy and thundery. Moderate south-west wind.
SW Scotland, A Ireland: Sunny spells and scattered showers, some of the showers heavy with a low risk of
thunder. A moderate to fresh westerly wind. Max 18-20C (64-68F). Tonight, fine for a while, wet and windy by
morning.
Outlook: Wet and windy weather will spread from the west on Tuesday but eastern England will be dry.
Wednesday will bring more rain.
(The Guardian, Monday, September 1, 1997)