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Winters in the UK, for the most recent decade (2009-2018), have been on average 5% wetter than 1981- 2010 and 12% wetter than 1961-1990. Summers in the UK have also been wetter, by 11% and 13% respectively. However, very long-period natural variations are also seen in the longer observational

, and some patchy light rain, sleet and snow spread south-east. It turned very mild overnight 24th/25th in the south-west with a minimum of 10.1 °C at St Marys (Scilly), and this milder air spread to all other parts on the 25th, with a little light rain and drizzle, and the temperature reached 14.2 °C

mainly dry. Sunshine and showers on the 19th and 20th, the showers locally thundery at times in the south. Rain spread north-eastwards on the 21st and it turned very mild in the south with highs of 14.6 °C at Yeovilton (Somerset) and Exeter Airport (Devon). The following night was also very mild

, thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Wales and southern England. A very localised storm affected Criccieth (Gwynedd) on the 3rd, with surface water flooding along the town’s main street, manhole covers being forced up and a few properties being inundated. The following day saw surface water flooding

and 12% wetter than 1961-1990. Summers in the UK have also been wetter, by 11% and 13% respectively. However, very long-period natural variations are also seen in the longer observational record. These show periods in earlier parts of the historical record with similar levels of UK summer rainfall

early 1% Drove more safely/slowly 13% No action taken 87% Took action And did you take any action for anyone else? 64% No 36% Yes Overall how useful would you have said this severe weather warning was? 78% Very useful 20% Fairly useful Research conducted and infographic designed by djsresearch.co.uk 1% Not very useful

around the property 3% Drove more safely/slowly Overall how useful would you have said this severe weather warning was? 48% Very useful 43% Fairly useful Research conducted and infographic designed by djsresearch.co.uk 6% Not very useful 3% Not at all useful

places will remain dry, sunny and very warm through much of this week, conditions in the north and north west will often be cooler and cloudier.” The sun is at its strongest at this time of year and UV levels will be high or very high, so people should take care when outside enjoying the weather.  Heat

said this severe weather warning was? 47% Very useful 39% Fairly useful 10% Not very useful 2% Not at all useful Didn’t know 6% Other 1% LOW IMPORTANCE HIGH Key: (xxx) = mean performance 4% Altered work plans Research conducted and infographic designed by djsresearch.co.uk

will experience a cracking day on Sunday with lots of sunshine, light winds and sparkling visibility.” Looking further ahead, the cold weather seems likely to persist at least into the early parts of next week with some very cold nights expected. Temperatures in some inland areas, away from towns