Texas BBQ expands to the Dakotas, UK returns to seasonal temperatures as well as experiencing a 'mini tsunami

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In Today's Blog

#BRITISH ISLES-EUROPE
Mighty thunderstorms fuelled by strong cold front sweeps France and low countries reducing temperatures dramatically, introducing refreshing airmass, fine rest of the week for UK
(includes dramatic videos of the storms from Youtube)

#USA
S. Plains heat expands north with 100s possible as far north as North Dakota

#WEATHER TALK
2011: The year of global disasters? But is this the only time our planet has undergone turbulent times of this magnitude and frequency both below and above the surface?

'Mild tsunami' sweeps along south west coast
BBC

Lightning Strikes Ugandan School, Kills 23
CBS NEWS

Severe Thunderstorms roll across France and low countries, erasing record heat
See UK-Europe tab above for more info and video

Extreme Heat that's been gripping Drought-stricken Texas expands to North Dakota today
Click on #USA tab above

Enormous Cracks In The Earth Are Appearing Globally
BEFORE IT'S NEWS

Thousands of Somalis flee drought and warfare
BBC

A sleeping sun could have a big impact on the UK's climate
PAUL HUDSON'S WEATHER & CLIMATE BLOG

THE EXTREMES OF THE DAY

TODAY'S US EXTREMES
COURTESY OF ACCUWEATHER

HIGH: 116° at Bullhead City, AZ
LOW: 26° at Squaw Valley, CA

TODAY'S UK EXTREMES
COURTESY OF THE MET OFFICE

HIGH: 71° (21.9°C) at Gravesend (Kent)
LOW: 33° (0.5°C) at Katesbridge (Co Down)

TODAY'S EXTREMES HERE AT MY HOUSE

HIGH: 64°
LOW: 38°

Thanks for reading.
-Mark