Weather Forecasting

"In coastal areas, seaweed is often used as a natural weather forecaster. Kelp, for example, shrivels and feels dry in fine weather, but swells and becomes damp if rain is in the air."

So if seaweed knows what's happening, how come the Met Office can't get it right? Maybe they need staff on the beach? For the second consecutive day they were wide of the weather mark. Fortunately, the constant heavy rain predicted for the entire day was in fact over by 10.00 a.m. and it's damp but mild; good enough for a short walk and some blipping.