Even though there was sunshine on Monday the thermometer struggled to reach a maximum of 17.6C in the late afternoon at 16.14, which was 1.5C below my 40-year average. The brisk wind from the west and westnorthwest, gusting to 20mph, pegged back the temperature. The limited warmth dropped away quickly during the evening to reach a minimum of 9.4C at 23.37 before increasing cloud saw the thermometer make an about turn and climb back up again to reach 13.3C at 08.00 Tuesday.
The start to Tuesday revealed thick, low cloud producing light drizzle that amounted to 0.2mm before 08.00.
A cold front is currently moving southwards bringing the cloud and moisture that will cross our area after midday with rain likely mid-afternoon. The wind today will be from a westerly direction and brisk again.
The really colder weather will arrive on Wednesday as the wind veers further into the northwest and the wind strong again. The following night will be very much colder than last night.
