What is the jet stream and how does it affect the weather?
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What is the jet stream, where is it located and how does it affect our weather?

Wet or dry summers are all to do with the positioning of the jet stream. In this video, we look in detail at the Polar Front Jet, which strongly influences the weather over the UK and Europe.
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