The Met Office has debunked a legend that predicts 40 days of continuous rain. According to traditional folklore, on St Swithin’s Day, July 15, what the weather is like today will continue for the next 40 days and 40 nights. However, since the start of records in 1861, the Met Office has said there has never been a record of 40 dry or 40 wet days in a row following St Swithin’s Day. A yellow weather warning for rain has been in place and is expected to last over a large portion of England and Scotland until 9am tomorrow. However, it is forecast to be dry on Wednesday, drier and brighter in the…