These are largely unchecked reports, not authenticated records The first half of August was very hot and settled and only in the last week did conditions really change, although thunderstorms were not infrequent in southern Britain from mid-month. The last week was the most interesting, particularly the final two days when a depression moving into the North Sea produced strong north-east winds.

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