At end of tunnel WARMER SUNNIER DAYS ARE ON WAY
THE sun is finally on its way following the wettest February on record.
Four consecutive weekend washouts will be replaced by brighter times, forecasters say.
“Above average” temperatures are on the way after the country was battered by storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge.
The Met Office long range forecast says: “By the middle of March, conditions are likely to turn more widely settled, with more prolonged dry spells.
“Temperatures mostly above average, with overnight frost and fog giving way to mild days.”
But severe weather warnings are still in place this week with yellow alerts for ice this evening in much of northern England.
Snow could also be on the way, according to forecasts.
The Met Office said up to a foot of the white stuff is predicted in some places. The outlook for tomorrow to Thursday reads: “Remaining rather cold with sunny spells and showers by day, along with night frosts.
“Chance of more persistent rain, hill snow and strong winds affecting southern parts later.”
The Met Office confirmed that there was an average rainfall of 202.1mm last month, smashing the mark of 193.4mm set in 1990.
England had more than 200% of its average February rainfall, with some areas getting a month’s worth in 24 hours.
The storms have left councils facing “disastrous” cuts to public services to cover bills in the millions of pounds for massive damage to roads and bridges.
One couple, Catherine and Kevin Lorryman, fear their house in Snaith, East Yorks, will have to be demolished after it was submerged.
Mr Lorryman a nightmare.” said:
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