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By Weatherman
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Hello!

It's a bit of a tricky flying weekend. The best of conditions look to be north and east, but probably not so good west and south.

I've got just one place left on Aviation Weather School (Part 1) on Saturday 3rd February 2018. If you'd like it, get in quick! I'll show you how to spot those all important weather windows and make the most of your flying time. The course is perfect for all pilots, whatever your experience. Find out more information at http://www.WeatherSchool.co.uk , you can also book online or feel free to give me a call if you'd like a chat about the course.

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Have a great weekend,
Simon



WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST
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Issued: 0800 hrs, Friday 17th November 2017

SATURDAY
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Pressure is generally high over the south of the country on Saturday, although a shallow low does have fronts associated with it over southern Ireland, Wales and southern England, complicating weather conditions here. A Polar Maritime NW'ly flow over Scotland and northern England with better weather here.
Plenty of cloud in southern Ireland, Wales and southern England including the English Channel on Saturday. There will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle as well as low cloud shrouding hills in the vicinity of the front. Visibility will be reduced too. Little change is expected through the day.
Further north the northwest flow brings a brighter day with sunny spells and well broken cloud. Some showers will be affecting the north of Scotland with scattered showers on the coasts of northwest England and western Scotland. Feeling cold in the wind.
Winds NW 12-16kt (F4) but strong north and east to be NW 25-30kt (F6-F7) in northern Scotland.
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SUNDAY
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High pressure builds over the south of the UK and Ireland on Sunday. A warm front across Ireland will be edging northwards, maintaining typical warm sector conditions of low cloud and drizzle to many western areas.
A dull day overall in Ireland as well as western and southern parts of the UK. There will be low cloud, mist and murk with some outbreaks of drizzle. Little change is expected through the day. Fog is likely too through many central areas of Scotland and parts of northern England and the Midlands in the morning, although this area is likely to be reasonably well confined.
More eastern areas are likely to be staying fair with brighter skies, sunny spells and better visibility once any morning fog patches clear.
Winds will be NW 12-18kt (F4-F5) in the east, becoming S-SW 10-15kt (F3-F4) in the west.
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