But if mild weather persists, as it has done in some areas this winter, the reality can be different.

Hot weather generally persists for a few days as the trough moves inland.

Stormy weather, heavy seas, and poor visibility persisted from 4-6 August.

The bad weather persisted throughout the remainder of that day and, as it turned out, for several days thereafter.

This hot weather may persist until well into October or November in the southern regions.

This weather persisted throughout the campaign, causing significant damage to both sides in a series of storms.

Bad weather persisted throughout the day and the expedition eventually returned to Beaufort on the 26th with its mission only partially completed.

If this warm weather persisted for a month, it might be something to worry about.

But if the weather goes back to hot and dry, and that persists for a week or 10 days, we will go back up again.

"The longer the bad weather persists, the more the problems will be magnified."