Did we all get too comfortable with the sun last week, which gave us a beacon of hope that we’d all be drowning our sorrows in the blistering sun at TT?
I’m going to blame those of you who, stupidly (no other word, you were stupid) complained it was getting too warm.
Well, here you are – you’ve got what you wished for, rain, but you will be waiting until tonight.
Thankfully, most of today (May 25) will be fine and dry with sunny intervals and light winds, with temperatures reaching up to 16 °C at best.
Rain, rain, go away
As the night closes in, we will welcome outbreaks of rain overnight into Sunday (May 26).
Can it just ** off? It is the end of freaking May, and my waterproofs are still taking residency on the front seat of my car, ready for the next downfall and soaking to prevent the dreaded soggy knickers.
Sunday will start wet with outbreaks of rain (1-5mm), which will gradually clear into the afternoon to leave a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, which is much more like it.
A light to moderate south-easterly breeze with a maximum temperature of 15°C.
Wet or dry TT?
Wet or dry TT? That is the question on everyone’s lips.
To be or not to be, Charlie? Well, I’d suggest (with my vast weather knowledge, aka flipping a coin) that it is going to be quite a mixed bag.
Monday (May 27) is forecast to present us with sunny intervals, but also a risk of showers – again, flip a coin and join me in praying for more sunny spells – and the risk of rain going forth and multiplying.
The wind isn’t too savage and currently shouldn’t present any ferry cancellations or TT travel chaos – but hey, there is plenty of time for that game to begin.
The wind is forecast to be west 10-15, increasing 15-20 in places, then backing south overnight.
Outlook
Tuesday (May 28) is just going to be a bit S H 1 T; it’ll be dry at first, but outbreaks of rain and drizzle will soon arrive, continuing for the rest of the day and overnight.
My waterproofs will be making an appearance as 3–10mm is forecast, which, although not ‘technically’ that much, is enough to leave me gagging for a G&T and clamber into an air-raid bunker.
The wind is building too, as it is forecast to be south 10-15, 15-20 in places, veering and increasing SW 15-20, 20-25 in places.
Ronaldsway Met Office notes strong winds developing; hopefully this won’t cause any damage to the TT site. Is that joke too soon?
Regardless, I think for those hardcore TT partygoers, I’d recommend getting your poncho out and not leaving the house without a waterproof jacket.
A beer jacket keeps you warm, but not dry.
Stay safe and enjoy the annual TT tomfoolery.
Charlie x
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