At the beginning of January we all went around wishing each other a 'Happy New Year' and I suspect that, given the current climate, there was considerable feeling behind each greeting. The Credit Crunch is has now become a financial crisis and this country, as well as many others in the world are moving into a recession which is set to last for some time. It is a difficult time for all of us. Those who are employed are worried about the security of their jobs. Others have lost their jobs and face an uncertain future. Those who are retired are finding their income restricted as savings or investments show poor returns.
Changeable with rain at times, though some warm sunshine too.
Today:
Early low cloud, mist and fog will lift to give some bright spells. However, further low cloud, with mist and fog patches will gradually spread across the region from the west, accompanied by patchy rain. Feeling quite warm and humid. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight:
It will be a cloudy evening and night with mist and fog patches. There will be some patchy rain, turning locally heavier and more persistent later. Warm and humid. Minimum temperature 14 °C.
Wednesday:
Cloudy and murky during the morning with some outbreaks of rain, locally heavy for a time. Becoming mostly dry during the afternoon with the chance of a few brighter breaks. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
The weather looks rather mixed to end the week and start the weekend. Areas of cloud will give some rain at times, though feeling warm in any brighter breaks.
At the beginning of January we all went around wishing each other a 'Happy New Year' and I suspect that, given the current climate, there was considerable feeling behind each greeting. The Credit Crunch is has now become a financial crisis and this country, as well as many others in the world are moving into a recession which is set to last for some time. It is a difficult time for all of us. Those who are employed are worried about the security of their jobs. Others have lost their jobs and face an uncertain future. Those who are retired are finding their income restricted as savings or investments show poor returns.