The world in London is one of constantly variable weather. I remember the glorious summer of 1976 when we were roasted for want of a better term and the tracks of the railways were distorted such that services were cancelled for safety! But most of our summers are typical British weather – Sunshine and showers. The same is true of our years in general – the temperature goes up and down but we invariably suffer sunshine and showers 
Such is a Maritime Temperate Climate 
I’m really pleased to read posts from my US friends after the recent events. I hope that you and your friends are all well after the storms.