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. Elsewhere, the weather will be fine with variable cloud and sunny spells, feeling warmer in the south and cooler in the north. The weekend will see plenty of warm and dry weather, especially in the south and east. There will be some cloud and patchy rain or showers around, mostly across central

, astrology and clouds. We hold a significant collection of Weather Lore books in the National Meteorological Library and Archive, some of which are available through our Digitial Library & Archive. A significant strand of Weather Lore focuses on changes in animal and plant life and how this fortells changes

… What weather conditions were needed? • Darkness when the airborne troops went in, but moonlight once they were on the ground • Less than 30% cloud cover below 8,000 feet (2,400 metres) with a minimum cloud base no lower than 2,500 feet to enable aircraft carrying parachutists and tugging gliders

further showers are likely in the west. The north and northwest will be windier and cloudier, with outbreaks of rain and possible coastal gales. As the day progresses, cloud will increase from the west, bringing rain to many areas later. Temperatures will be near or a little below average. Met Office

this week, but we’ll see a shift in where the highest temperatures will be over the next few days. “Those living along North Sea coasts, who have so far had generally lower temperatures and more cloud at times, will start to see the higher temperatures on Thursday, possibly reaching as high as 23°C

for the cold. Saturday will begin chilly but quickly warm up under continued sunshine. Temperatures are expected to peak at 19°C, though strengthening easterly winds may bring blustery gusts by afternoon and evening. Increasing cloud cover later in the day will help keep overnight temperatures above

Tuesday sees a mixture of cloud, sunny spells and showers around the UK. Most areas can expect to see some showers at times. The focus of the heaviest showers shifts to northern and eastern areas of the UK, where some showers will be heavy and thundery. Northern Ireland, meanwhile, can expect some

for most, with early cloud and showers in the far north clearing through the morning. Elsewhere, expect sunny spells, although sunshine will become increasingly hazy from the west as cloud builds. During the evening, outbreaks of rain will spread into northwestern areas, potentially turning heavy

A band of cloud accompanied by increasingly patchy rain and drizzle will edge southeastwards into northern England and north Wales through the day. Behind this, brighter conditions will develop across Scotland and Northern Ireland, although a scattering of showers is expected, particularly

levels in Shetland. Elsewhere, much of England and Wales will enjoy a fine day with the odd shower, especially as the initial cloud and rain clear from the southeast. By Thursday night, clearer and colder conditions will spread south across Scotland, reaching Northern Ireland and northern England