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Summary

Cooler and more unsettled

Generally speaking, October was a mild and dry month compared to the long term seasonal average. Both maximum and minimum temperatures were above normal by between 0.5 and 1.5 C. Rainfall amounts were mostly well below average for the month with parts of the Midlands receiving less than 50% of the monthly average rainfall. By contrast, it was very wet across northeast Scotland, with parts of Aberdeenshire receiving over 200% of their average October rainfall.

November should bring us back to earth with a bump as some cooler, windier and somewhat wetter weather heads our way. Indeed, the month began in style with widespread heavy rain and gales on Sunday 1st November, leading to the issue of several severe weather warnings and flood warnings.

With many fireworks and bonfire parties coming up, everyone would be well advised to keep checking the forecast this week for the latest details.

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