Ill Bell (Cumbria) weather

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Largely dry, sunny and very warm this week.

Today:

Morning low cloud will quickly burn away to leave another widely dry and sunny day. A little fair weather cloud may bubble up later, especially towards the southeast. Breezy over the hills but feeling very warm in shelter. Maximum temperature 27 °C.

Tonight:

A fine and dry evening will lead to a largely clear night. Some patchy low cloud may develop later, mainly in the east. A warm night, especially in the cities. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Tuesday:

Another dry and very warm day expected, although perhaps a little more cloud around compared to of late. Winds lighter adding to the very warm feel. Maximum temperature 29 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Largely dry and settled throughout with plenty of sunshine. A small chance of a few thunderstorms, especially later in the week. Staying very warm by day and warm by night.

High pressure is likely to remain close to the UK into this period, and likely centred to the west or northwest of the country. This means plenty more dry weather for most if not all parts, though with the source region of the air being the North Atlantic, somewhat cooler, or at least less hot, conditions are expected, compared to many recent days. Towards the latter part of July, the influence of high pressure may wane somewhat, allowing a greater chance of rain, showers or thunderstorms compared to earlier in the month. Overall, temperatures are expected to remain above average during this period.

Perhaps a somewhat more changeable period, with the potential for showers or thunderstorms or even some longer spells of rain at times. Drier and brighter interludes are also likely, perhaps more likely across the south and southeast. Temperatures are likely to be above normal with some hot spells possible.