United Kingdom: Drier and warmer weather expected after more downpours

Press Association: Britain is finally expected to get drier and warmer next week – but only after the country is hit by yet more downpours. This summer's record-breaking grim weather has been caused by the jet stream settling unusually far south. Now experts believe it is on its way back north, restoring a "more usual summer pattern". The wettest period of April to June on record, followed by more heavy rain so far this month, has caused widespread – and in some cases, repeated – flooding. More showers are...

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jul/17/drier-warmer-weather-more-downpours
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