Busy weekend ahead for Major UK outdoor events, what about the weather?

In Today's Blog

#BRITISH ISLES-EUROPE
The hot and sunny weather dominating southern Europe is set to push north, bringing London up to 28-30C and Paris to 32-34C by Saturday, the improvement starts Saturday!
(Includes special customized 3-day forecasts for Wimbledon, Glastonbury & Royal Highland Show)

NEW!
#WEATHER TALK
Since 2007, UK Summers have become wetter and cooler. Winters have become considerably colder. Is there a connection between summer and winter?

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#USA
Slow System and Front reaches Eastern Third, Region stretching from Atlanta to Syracuse back to Nashville under gun of Severe Storms today

This is the Upper Pattern across Europe courtesy of the ECMWF model for Sunday. As you can see, Spain has some gruelling heat with central, southern and western areas perhaps topping 42 to 44C (108-111F). All areas north to south will see at or above 36C (98F). This heat extends north up to the UK allowing rain and cool air to drift into eastern Europe. Highs will push 30C in London and towards 32C (90F) in Paris

Magnitude-6.7 quake rattles northern Japan
CNN

Furious Effort to Raise Levees in N. Dakota City
ABC NEWS

Minot, North Dakota, braces for inundation
CBS NEWS

Minot, North Dakota, June 22nd, 2011 (Image Source: CBS NEWS)

THE EXTREMES OF THE DAY

TODAY'S US EXTREMES
COURTESY OF ACCUWEATHER

HIGH: 115° at Needles, CA
LOW: 30° at Angel Fire, NM

TODAY'S UK EXTREMES
COURTESY OF THE MET OFFICE

HIGH: 69° (20.3C) at Shoeburyness (Essex)
LOW: 42° (5.6C) at Cassley (Sutherland)

TODAY'S EXTREMES HERE AT MY HOUSE

HIGH: 61°
LOW: 48°

Thanks for reading.

-Mark