July 16th 2024.
Last week, on a typical summer day, there were long queues of people outside the Natural History Museum in London. As we are halfway through July, most of us rely on our phones to keep track of the date. Today, much of the country is expected to experience another rainy day, with weather warnings in place. From Aberdeen to Portsmouth, people have been advised to prepare for heavy rain, possible flooding, and even thunder. Yellow warnings have been issued across the UK, covering a large area.
Fortunately, those in Wales and the South West have been spared from the worst of it. It's a relief for them, as they often have to deal with plenty of rain on other days. The worst of the weather is expected to hit in the early morning, so commuters should be careful and remember to bring an umbrella. It might be a good idea to leave those white trainers at home, as they are not ideal for rainy days.
By 9am, most people will be safely indoors at their desks, and the rain is expected to ease off. However, there is still a chance of rain in the afternoon, so it's best to be prepared. According to the Met Office, the forecast for today is "rain across parts of England and Wales clearing east during the morning." The yellow weather warnings will remain in place for the whole day.
Last week, tourists in London were met with a gloomy view of Big Ben as the rain poured down. In Cambridge, people on punts had to take shelter under their umbrellas. Even Tynemouth Longsands beach in the North East was not spared from the rain. The Met Office has predicted "sunny spells and scattered showers" for today, with some areas experiencing heavier showers than others. It will also be breezier in the south and east.
In other news, two major routes in London are about to become toll roads. The family of a BBC star has tragically experienced a triple murder involving a crossbow, which many describe as a "nightmare." Additionally, commoners can now access the east wing of Buckingham Palace. For more news from London, check out The Agency's London news hub.
The past few days have been quite wet and miserable, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms. This is not surprising, considering England's recent loss to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. The previous week was not much better, with more weather warnings in place for thunderstorms and torrential rain. It seems like this month has been particularly cold, with the added discomfort of thunder and rain.
Although May was the hottest month on record, it still didn't feel like a proper summer, as it was also quite wet. The high temperatures were mainly due to warmer nights. Some people might be wondering if this rainy weather will continue for the next 40 days. According to traditional folklore, today, St Swithin's day, is an important day that dictates the weather for the next 40 days and 40 nights. However, the Met Office reassures us that this has not been the case since records began in 1861.
Unfortunately, yesterday, which was also St Swithin's day, it rained a lot. According to the proverb, "St Swithin's Day if thou dost rain, for forty days it will remain, St Swithin's Day if thou be fair, for forty days will rain na mair." With this bad omen, some may start considering changing their summer holiday plans and booking ferry tickets to France instead. However, the Met Office reminds us that this "40 days of rain" after St Swithin's day has never happened in recorded history.
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