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and overnight into the 16th with several roads in Devon closed by a mixture of excess surface water, fallen trees and downed power cables. Further heavy rain affected southwest England, south Wales and parts of Northern Ireland on the 18th but with very little in the way of impacts. Monthly extremes

the UK, with more than 200% of average across the west of Northern Ireland, Lancashire, Merseyside and the Manchester area and parts of Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire. The UK overall rainfall total was 170% of average overall, making this provisionally the wettest July since 2009 and sixth wettest July

of the event for the best chance of optimal weather conditions? ‘How many people will attend if it rains or if it's wetter, hotter or colder than usual for the season? ‘What type of stage or ground surface will I need to guarantee the safety of participants, athletes and performers?’ Risk assessment to avoid

Sunny and dry weather continues for much of the UK in the first half of the week and it will be very warm or hot for much of England and Wales, with temperatures likely to reach in excess of 30C for some.

High pressure is the dominant force for the UK’s weather at present, with warmth for many in the south and plenty of sunshine.  Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “The warm or even hot weather is continuing for many, with some places in England and Wales likely to meet heatwave

that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support to keep cool and hydrated. For more advice check out the NHS advice on how to cope in hot weather.   Further ahead Although the details of the forecast are still being determined, the risk of heavy, thundery showers for some is likely to continue into early next week, with temperatures remaining above average for the time of year.

. People might be evacuated. Bridges can be destroyed and the natural environment can be damaged. Exploring data visualisations and weather impacts Data, impact and industry cards Heatwave Description: A prolonged period of hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Risk it poses: A higher

temperatures close to the UK - resulted in the extended spell of hot and sunny weather. However, the observed record-breaking temperatures for the summer overall could not be fully explained by these conditions alone, and also needed to factor in additional warming from climate change. Dr Mark McCarthy

retreat back to the coast during the morning. While some eastern coastal areas may remain rather cloudy throughout the day, the rest of the UK can expect dry and sunny conditions. Temperatures will rise again, with very warm or even hot conditions in the west. The east will see near-normal to warm

precipitation Po) , and APo and SDPo are as defined above. Met Office: Tel: +44(0)1392 885680 FitzRoy Road, Exeter Fax: +44(0)1392 885681 Devon, EX1 3PB [email protected] UK www.metoffice.gov.uk 7

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