[Patrick]

The daffodils are out, the sky has turned blue and temperatures have risen considerably - not only has spring finally sprung, it could also preempt a barbecue summer, say the weather experts.

No, not the Met Office but Positive Weather Solutions, the forecasting company who managed to correctly predict that last summer would be a wash-out is confident that we're finally in for a sizzling summer.
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Positive Weather Solutions says average temperatures in June, July and August are on course to beat those of 1976, the hottest summer yet when temperatures exceeded 89.6f (32c) for 15 days from late June to early July.

This year a two-week spell at the start of August is expected to be hotter than the UK's highest ever temperature, the 38.5c (101.3f) recorded at Brogdale, near Faversham, Kent, on August 10, 2003.



PWS said summer 2010 will break records as El Nino, which warms the Pacific Ocean, combines with the effects of the Atlantic jet stream weather pattern and the Azores high pressure region.

Senior forecaster Jonathan Powell said: 'There will be stifling temperatures, making it possibly the warmest UK summer on record and placing it at least in the top three warmest summers recorded.'

He predicted 'dry spells with pleasant sunshine' and said the best time to book a holiday would probably be mid-July.

Mr Powell added: 'A very warm summer has been on the cards for some years, and the Met Office believed it was likely to happen last year. But now it is time to get the barbecue out - and people should be able to find a good deal on one after last year's Met Office forecast.'


The Postive Weather Solutions summer forecast

JUNE: Starts with fine weather. Rain mid-month but temperatures warm to very warm. Changeable later in month with fine conditions although some heavy rain to finish.

JULY: Starts unsettled with some rain, then dry through mid-month with warm to very warm temperatures, lots of sunshine and light breeze. Humid towards end of the month with thunderstorms and possible flash floods.

AUGUST:Thunderstorms quickly replaced by unbroken sunshine which may cause record temperatures. Warm mid-month and Britain sees a 2 week heat wave, but broken up by unsettled periods. Good weather towards month end before showery, cooler conditions move in.

Brilliant

[King Gizzard]

[Firewire]

I really hope we get an amazing summer.

Cold winters = warm summers.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, I heard the weather office people are giving up seasonal forecasts due to the fact they're mostly always wrong

[Braden]

Floods

I hope there is thunder and lighting,there's always some attention seekers crying at the sound of a loud noise.

[Smithy]

lmfao
Because they've hit the nail on the head the past two years

[Enid]

I hope to god it won't be too hot. I sweat like a pig in any heat.

[mkdfan]

Argh I hate summer!

I love spring and autumn when its not to hot and not too cold.

[Smithy]

Im i the only person who like the rain

[Enid]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Im i the only person who like the rain

I like the rain. Just not too much of it.

[Stacey.]

i love the rain
and i love floods
and i hate hot summers!

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Enid

I like the rain. Just not too much of it.

Well obv not to much, thats boring
But if its too sunny, its too hot then everyone complains about being sticky and people dying from heatstroke.

[MrGaryy]

yay hope it;s true. I mean it won't be but still, I hope.

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Smithy

lmfao
Because they've hit the nail on the head the past two years

tbf though apperantly these were the same people who predicted the UK would have a big freeze, and that Summer 09 would be really wet.

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Patrick

tbf though apperantly these were the same people who predicted the UK would have a big freeze, and that Summer 09 would be really wet.

Well, i'll believe it when i see it. Until then, its gonna be pissing down everyday

[Raph]

[Christina]

Looks like it could be a nice summer ;D Only thing is i get so burnt no matter how much sun cream i use.. i've actually never had a tan lool!

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Christina

Looks like it could be a nice summer ;D Only thing is i get so burnt no matter how much sun cream i use.. i've actually never had a tan lool!

Same here Its really depressing

[Jack_]

Remember that it was the Met Office that predicted it wrong last year, not Postive Weather Solutions.

Seasonal forecasting is not completely accurate and thus should not be taken too seriously. Any forecast beyond five days should be taken with a pinch of salt.

If I understand it correctly, while easterly winds across the UK like we've had this winter produce cold weather, during the summer, when the land mass across Russia etc heats up, it can produce hot weather, should the winds blow our way.

The Azores high also plays a part, I think. But I'm not even a beginner. We need Rob

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Remember that it was the Met Office that predicted it wrong last year, not Postive Weather Solutions.

Seasonal forecasting is not completely accurate and thus should not be taken too seriously. Any forecast beyond five days should be taken with a pinch of salt.

If I understand it correctly, while easterly winds across the UK like we've had this winter produce cold weather, during the summer, when the land mass across Russia etc heats up, it can produce hot weather.

The Azores high also plays a part, I think. But I'm not even a beginner. We need Rob

Most of the time, no matter whose predicting it, its wrong

btw did you copy & paste the first few lines of that

[Princess]

Oh PLEASE be true,I'd adore a hot summer.

[Enid]

No. Tans are bad. Bad, bad, bad.

If this is true, I'm going to have to invest in some sunblock. -.-

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Most of the time, no matter whose predicting it, its wrong

btw did you copy & paste the first few lines of that

That's because it's a forecast. No one can actually say 100% what the weather is going to be like. There's numerous factors that can change things.

Give them the benefit of the doubt, when they're accurate, especially this winter and last, they're brilliant.

[Jack_]

Anyway, on topic, I'd love a hot summer.

Cold winters & hot summers suit me just perfectly

[*mazedsalv**]

Originally Posted by Smithy

lmfao
Because they've hit the nail on the head the past two years

I believe it. I remember an article from Jan 2006 saying that the summer would be very hot and it was!! Same for 2003.

I also remember they predicted the floods of summer 2007 months before.

So hopefully this is right! I live for hot weather. I can stay in any hot conditions,
Highest temperature i have ever been in was 48 degrees in Greece 2 years ago (absoloutley sizzling), and 46 degrees in Sicily last night. Tenerife was between 35-40 degrees constantly.