southerly

Smoke from fires has dramatically decreased air quality in the area, with southerly wind sending smoke as far as France and the UK.

But according to the Coast Guard, the Karolee had maintained a constant southerly course for several days, keeping at four knots.

It will stay dry for most as high pressure edges eastwards and the winds become variable moving round to a southerly.

As high pressure has pushed eastwards, the UK has been drawing in some very warm air on a southerly to south easterly wind from the European continent, where temperatures have been particularly high.

Changes in weather patterns to the west of the UK could disrupt the build of high pressure and southerly airflow that would help boost heat across eastern areas.