A taste of summer for the US and Spain, but autumn returns to the UK. by Kaye Forster
North-western parts of the US have been experiencing unusually high temperatures in recent days with some areas breaking records that have been kept for several decades.
By stark contrast to the cool, wet weather which has led to flooding across many eastern states, a ridge of high pressure has brought settled, dry and sunny conditions to the west.
Sunny skies and warm southerly winds across Oregon have already helped the temperatures to rocket, smashing the record for the highest temperature in May. The Dalles, in central Oregon, reached 34C (93F) on Monday, breaking the record which has been held since 1970.
In Washington temperatures are also set to be higher than average over the next two days, as the warm conditions are forecast to last until Thursday. Spokeane, situated in the east of the state, is forecast to reach 34C (93F) today. The average for this time of year is just 18C (64F). Forecasters are also predicting a record high of 36C (97F) in Coalville.
Across the pond, many parts of Spain have also been enjoying a taste summer in recent days. In Madrid, the mercury soared to 34C on Monday, which is well above average for this time of year. The average temperature for May is just 21C (70F).
Back in the UK however, autumnal would be the best description of the weather. An intense area of low pressure will be bringing in a spell of unusually wet and windy weather to all parts of the UK over the next 24 hours.
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