August 26th 2024.
Yesterday in Cambridge, people were seen punting on the River Cam while enjoying the pleasant warmth of the weather. It was the last day of the long weekend and after Storm Lilian passed through, it seemed like summer had finally arrived. The previous day, London was hit with heavy rain while a dangerous toxic gas cloud from an Icelandic volcanic eruption loomed over us in the early hours of Sunday.
Fortunately, the skies had cleared up just in time for a sunny day off work. According to the Met Office, the temperatures had dropped significantly overnight, giving us a taste of autumn before the fresh Sunday morning. As the day began, the majority of the UK was greeted with sunshine, although clouds were seen moving in over Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
However, the sunshine was short-lived as an area of cloud and rain was expected to spread eastwards, limiting the amount of sunshine. Meteorologist Craig Snell also mentioned the possibility of rain in the northern areas, which combined with the cloud and wind, would make it feel quite chilly for this time of the year. Despite the unsettled and cool start to the weekend, there were signs of improvement for those with an extra day off on Monday.
As we move into the new week, central and eastern areas can expect warmer conditions, and there is even a chance of hot weather for a short period of time. But before that, there may be another spell of heavy rain in some north-western areas on Tuesday. This comes after the recent warnings about a large cloud of SO2, which could potentially cause problems for those with asthma. A map from Czech weather portal Windy showed the gas moving across Europe after being released during the eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
The gas had already affected at least half of the UK, as well as parts of the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Inhaling this gas can lead to various symptoms such as a sore throat, coughing, runny nose, burning eyes, and difficulty breathing. The situation in Iceland was so severe that a state of emergency was declared on Thursday after a series of strong earthquakes.
Due to Storm Lilian, the organisers of Leeds Festival announced that the BBC Radio 1 stage and the brand-new Aux stage would not be reopening for scheduled performances on Saturday or Sunday. This news was disappointing for fans who were looking forward to seeing artists like Jorja Smith, Teddy Swims, and The Wombats. The decision was made as mother nature had played her part and it was necessary to prioritize the safety of everyone involved.
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