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this was the fi h sunniest October in a series from 1929, with 122% of average sunshine, and for East Anglia it was the joint sunniest October in the series (alongside 1959). The UK monthly extremes were as follows: A maximum temperature of 26.5 °C was recorded at Donna Nook (Lincolnshire) on the 13th
on the 13th, 88.4 mm of rain fell at Glen Nevis (Inverness-shire). Wind gusts of 58 knots (67 mph) were observed at Weybourne (Norfolk) and Donna Nook (Lincolnshire) on the 25th. Weather impacts On the 2nd in Scotland, there was flooding on the A75 near Auchenlarie, with ScotRail reporting disruption
. This was the highest gust recorded in north-east England since 89Kt (102) at Lynemouth (Northumberland) on 16 January 1984. Donna Nook (Lincolnshire) recorded 80Kt (92) on 30 October 2000, and 74Kt (85mph) was recorded at Loftus (North Yorkshire) on 12 February 2014 – during a sequence of severe winter storms. 68Kt
the climatic changes that have made such extremes more frequent. The top ten hottest July days on record Coningsby, Lincolnshire recorded 40.3°C on July 19, 2022 Cambridge Botanical Garden, Cambridge recorded 38.7°C on July 25, 2019 Pitsford, Northamptonshire recorded 38.2°C on July 18, 2022 Heathrow
as climate change continues to affect the weather conditions of the UK. Extreme weather events are becoming more severe and more common. The heatwave of July 2022 is a perfect example of this with the UK reaching 40.3oC in Lincolnshire. This smashed the previous UK record of 38.7oC and temperatures
, and rather dismal day in places such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The persistent easterly wind will add to the chill, particularly along exposed North Sea coasts. In contrast, southern England will start Saturday with milder air, with temperatures possibly in double digits. There will be a brisk
to 19°C, although northern waters are beginning to cool slightly. Sunday brings similar conditions Sunday’s weather will mirror Saturday’s in many respects. The day is likely to begin grey and drab across northern England, with cloud potentially extending southwards into Lincolnshire and East Anglia
over the years. Drawing on historical data, we take a closer look at the most remarkable July weather records across the UK and its nations. Record-breaking heat The most striking July temperature on record occurred on 19 July 2022, when Coningsby in Lincolnshire recorded a staggering 40.3°C
its highest ever temperature: 40.3°C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire. This surpassed the previous record of 38.7°C set in 2019. Wales and Scotland also saw new records, with 37.1°C in Hawarden and 34.8°C in Charterhall respectively. Northern Ireland reached 31.3°C in Castlederg in July 2021. These records
are expected to become more settled and sunnier as we move towards the weekend. Tuesday: A bright start for many Tuesday begins with a few showers brushing into Lincolnshire and Norfolk during the morning, but these will quickly clear, leaving most areas dry. Sunshine will dominate for the majority
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