Weatherday: Up she rises
A dry and bright start will become a mix of cloud and sunny spells through the morning. Sunnier through the late afternoon and evening.
A high of 17deg, warmer in direct sun. Moderate breezes from the south.
On this day in 1873, the Montgolfier brothers launched an uncrewed hot-air balloon, showing in public the principle that hot air in a large lightweight bag will rise.
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