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New warnings issued ahead of unsettled period of weather
The UK will be affected by a series of low-pressure systems through the second half of the week and into the weekend, bringing very wet and windy weather for s…
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| England | Environment Agency |
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| Wales | Natural Resources Wales |
UK 5 day weather forecast
Headline:
Mostly dry and bright but turning wet and windy later.
Today:
A cold but mostly dry and bright day for much of Wednesday. However a band of heavy rain and strong winds will move into Northern Ireland and Scotland during the afternoon, possible gales across the northwest of Scotland.
Tonight:
Rain band moves southeastwards overnight, but clearer spells developing behind in the northwest. Winds remain strong here but slowly easing across the west. Milder than previous nights.
Thursday:
Rain clearing the southeast through the morning, but remaining cloudy for most in the south. Heavy rain moving into the north through the day as winds pick up once again.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Turning more unsettled in the coming days with heavy rain and strong winds at times, particularly into the weekend with gales possible. After a mild few days, turning colder later.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
High pressure looks like largely dominating the UK's weather at first, bringing plenty of dry but rather cold weather, though a showery easterly or northeasterly flow may affect the south. Overnight frosts along with morning fog patches are probable for some regions. By the middle of next week, conditions may turn a little more unsettled for a while, with a chance of some rain moving southeast. Through to the end of this period, there is an increased chance of spells of wetter and windier weather returning, these more likely in the north with southern areas having a better chance of more prolonged drier, more settled weather. Temperatures varying around average with both some colder and milder spells likely through this period.
Updated:
Mostly unsettled conditions appears likely for most, bringing a greater prevalence of rain and showers to most areas but especially the northwest, with some signs that more settled conditions possible, especially across the south later in the month. Some of the showers could be wintry, especially on high ground. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with colder interludes bringing frost and fog.
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