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.
A dry and bright start for many, though patchy cloud and few showers for western and southern coastal areas. One or two more showers popping up across the region during the day, but overall a good deal of fine weather. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Tonight:
Early clear spells, but turning increasingly cloudy, with strengthening winds through the evening as a band of rain pushes eastwards overnight, bringing some heavy downpours. Scattered showers feeding in behind. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Thursday:
Rain gradually clearing from eastern areas. Some brighter spells in the west, and a day of sunshine and scattered showers generally unfolding. Overnight, frost and fog patches may form. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Friday brings a bright start, but quickly turning unsettled as a rain band with strong winds pushes northeastwards. Remaining unsettled thereafter, with a mix of blustery showers and sunny spells.
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.