Kent Weather

As many of you already know, Steve has severe expressive and moderate receptive Aphasia, making even basic communication extremely hard.

We are so fortunate to have the Speech Assist app, without which Steve would not be able to forecast his weather 🙏🏻 link below 👇🏻 https://www.asoft.nl/

He also attends a bi-monthly Communication Group with our local Stroke Association. Peer support and meeting others affected by Aphasia, has been really helpful.

Steve is really lucky to have kind and caring friends, who have stayed in contact with him throughout. Having patience and understanding when a person struggles to speak isn't always easy, and we are so grateful to those special people who know who they are 💫

Thanks!
Lyndsey 🙏🏻💕

June is Aphasia Awareness Month. Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects more than 350,000 people in the UK, but do you know why it might happen after a stroke?

The brain is often talked about as having two halves: the left side and the right side. Language skills are usually on the left side.

Damage on this side of your brain may lead to language and communication problems, like aphasia. Damage on the right side of your brain may cause other problems, like poor attention or memory.

When different areas of the brain become damaged, they can cause different types of aphasia and associated language problems. These can include receptive aphasia and expressive aphasia.

Receptive aphasia is sometimes called Wernicke's aphasia. It happens when the area of your brain that controls language (Wernicke's area) is damaged.

Someone with receptive aphasia is usually able to speak well and use long sentences, but those sentences may not make sense.

People with receptive aphasia may be unaware that what they're saying does not make sense, so become frustrated when people don't understand them.

Expressive aphasia can be caused by damage to the Broca's area, and Broca's aphasia is one type of expressive aphasia.

People with expressive aphasia may only be able to say single words or very short sentences. They can usually be understood, but it can still be very frustrating for the person with aphasia.

You can read more about the types of aphasia, including anomic aphasia and primary progressive aphasia (PPA) on our website:https://brnw.ch/21x31oh

Kent Weather Forecast - weekend outlook - Issued Friday 19th June

Saturday 20th June
Early cloud, clearing for a bright morning. A bright, sunny day. Min temperature 15ºc, max temperature 25-28ºc in a SE'ly Force 1/2 (Light air/Light breeze).

Sunday 21st June
A bright, sunny day. Min temperature 17ºc, max temperature 26-30ºc in a Southerly Force 1/2 (Light air/Light breeze).

Tonight's photo is one from the archives that Steve took down the Folkestone Sunny Sands beach 📸

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend 😎

Thanks!
Steve & Lynds 🌧☀️

Kent Weather Forecast - 5 day outlook - issued Sunday 14th June

Monday 15th June
Early fleeting showers and cloud. A bright morning, with more fleeting showers expected. A bright afternoon, with cloudy spells and a bright, sunny evening. Upto 0.5mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 9ºc, max temperature 18-20ºc, in a Westerly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Tuesday 16th June
A bright, sunny day. Min temperature 14ºc, max temperature 23-26ºc in a Westerly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Wednesday 17th June
A bright day. Min temperature 14ºc, max temperature 23/26ºc in a SW'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Thursday 18th June
A sunny day. Min temperature 14ºc, max temperature 23-26ºc in a Westerly Force 2 (Light) breeze.

Friday 19th June
A bright, sunny day. Min temperature 13ºc, max temperature 24-26ºc in a Westerly Force 2 (Light) breeze.

Tonight's photo is one Steve took yesterday, our first trip to the Dover Marina together, and his first since the stroke ☺️ we hope you like it!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday everyone.

Thanks!
Steve & Lynds ☀️🌧

Kent Weather Forecast - weekend outlook - Issued Friday 12th June

Saturday 13th June
Early cloud and a clear morning. A bright, sunny afternoon and evening. Min temperature 13ºc, max temperature 20-23ºc in a Westerly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Sunday 14th June
A clear start and bright for the remainder of the day. Min temperature 9ºc, max temperature 18-21ºc in a NE'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Tonight's photo was taken by Steve today, at the Hythe Canal.

We hope you all enjoy your Friday evening and have a lovely weekend!

Thanks,
Steve & Lynds 🌧☀️

Kent Weather Forecast - 5 day outlook - issued Sunday 7th June

Monday 8th June daily forecast
Early showers and a bright morning with some cloudy spells. A bright afternoon with showers. A sunny evening. Between 2-4mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 11ºc, max temperature 17-20ºc in a SW'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Tuesday 9th June
Early, fleeting showers in the South of the county. A bright morning. Showers, cloud and rain during the afternoon, and a storm possible. A sunny evening. Between 3-10mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 8ºc, max temperature 16-18ºc in a SW'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Wednesday 10th June
A clear start and bright morning. A bright afternoon with cloudy spells and showers. A bright evening with fleeting showers. Between 1-2mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 5ºc, max temperature 17-19ºc in a SW'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Thursday 11th June
A clear start and bright morning. Rain and showers throughout the afternoon. A cloudy evening. Between 5-10mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 8ºc, max temperature 15-17ºc in a SW'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Friday 12th June
Early cloud and drizzle, followed by a bright morning. A sunny, bright afternoon and evening. Upto 0.5mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 14ºc, max temperature 25ºc in a Southerly Force 3 (Gentle) breeze.

Tonight's photo is one from the archives, taken by Steve at Reculver Towers and Roman Fort in Herne Bay.

We hope you've all had a restful weekend,

Take care!
Steve & Lynds ☀️🌧

Kent Weather Forecast - weekend outlook - issued Friday 5th June

Saturday 6th June
Early showers, with mist and rain during the morning. A bright afternoon with showers. Sunny by evening. Between 4-10mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 11ºc, max temperature 19ºc in a SW'ly Force 4/5 (Moderate/Fresh) breeze.

Sunday 7th June
A bright, sunny day. Min temperature 7ºc, max temperature 21ºc in a Westerly Force 3/4 (Gentle/Moderate) breeze.

Tonight's photo is one Steve took years ago. Sunrise down the Folkestone Warren beach.

We hope you all have an enjoyable weekend!

Take care,
Steve & Lynds ☀️🌧

Kent Weather Forecast - 5 day outlook - issued Sunday 31st May

Monday 1st June
A clear start and sunny morning. A bright afternoon with some cloudy spells. Evening showers and rain, between 3-6mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 13ºc, max temperature 23ºc in the North & West of the county, 21ºc in the South & East. A SW'ly Force 3 (Gentle) breeze.

Tuesday 2nd June
Early rain and morning showers. A bright afternoon, with a risk of more showers and bright evening. Between 8-12mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 11ºc, max temperature 22ºc in the North & East of the county, 20ºc in the South & West. A SW'LY Force 3 (Gentle) breeze.

Wednesday 3rd June
Early showers and a bright morning. A sunny afternoon with some cloudy spells. Evening rain, upto 10mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 12ºc, max temperature 22ºc in the North & East of the county, 20ºc in the South & West. A SW'ly Force 3/4 (Gentle/Moderate) breeze.

Thursday 4th June
Early cloud and showers, followed by a bright morning with more showers likely. A bright afternoon and evening, between 1-3mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 11ºc, max temperature 20ºc in the North & East of the county, 18ºc in the South & West. A SW'ly Force 3/4 (Gentle/Moderate) breeze.

Friday 5th June
Early showers and a bright morning, with possible fleeting showers in the South. A bright afternoon and sunny evening. Between 1-2mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 8ºc, max temperature 20ºc in the North & East of the county, 18ºc in the South & West. A Force 3 (Gentle) breeze.

Tonight's photo was taken by Steve in early June 2023. There will be a Blue Moon tonight, the 2nd full moon of May.

We hope you’ve all had a great weekend!

Take care,
Steve & Lynds 🌧☀️

Kent Weather Forecast- weekend outlook - Issued Friday 29th May

Saturday 30th May
A clear start and sunny morning. A bright and sunny afternoon and evening. Min temperature 13ºc, max 25-28ºc in an Easterly Force 2 (Light) breeze.

Sunday 31st May
A clear start and sunny morning. A bright afternoon with showers possible and potential for a storm in places. A cloudy evening, with some bright spells. Between 1-4mm rainfall expected. Min temperature 12ºc, max temperature 22-25ºc in a Westerly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Tonight's photo is an old one taken by Steve from the archives. I think taken in Denton, on the way to Canterbury.

We hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Take care,
Steve & Lynds 🌧☀️

Kent Weather Forecast- 4 day outlook - Issued Monday 25th May

Tuesday 26th May
A sunny day. Min temperature 15ºc, max temperature 35ºc in a SE'ly Force 1/2 (Light air/Light breeze).

Wednesday 27th May
A sunny day. Min temperature 14ºc, max temperature 27ºc in an Easterly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Thursday 28th May
A sunny day. Min temperature 13ºc, max temperature 29ºc in a SE'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Friday 29th May
A sunny day. Min temperature 14ºc, max temperature 31ºc in a SE'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

We hope you are all coping ok in the heat 🥵 tonight's photo is one from the archives, taken by Steve down at the Folkestone Harbour Arm.

Take care!
Steve & Lynds 🌧☀️

Kent Weather Forecast - Bank Holiday weekend outlook - issued Friday 23rd May

Saturday 23rd May
A sunny day. Min temperature 15ºc, max temperature 30ºc inland, elsewhere 25ºc, in a SE'ly Force 1/2 (Light air/Light) breeze.

Sunday 24th May
A sunny day. Min temperature 12ºc, max temperature 31ºc inland, elsewhere 25ºc, in a SE'ly Force 2/3 (Light/Gentle) breeze.

Monday 25th May
A sunny day. Min temperature 15ºc, max temperature 32ºc inland, elsewhere 27ºc, in an Easterly Force 1/2 (Light air/Light) breeze.

Tonight's photo is one I found in the archives, taken by Steve at Dungeness.

We hope you all enjoy the heat over this Bank Holiday weekend! Stay safe in the ☀️☀️

Take care,
Steve & Lynds ☀️🌧