These are largely unchecked reports, not authenticated records All dates refer to May, unless otherwise stated.

An anticyclone in mid Adantic early in the month brought in cool northerly air with strong winds at times. By 10th, the pattern changed as high pressure built on the Continent and a southerly airstream became established, bringing much warmer weather. As pressure declined to the east,

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