The week began with a dramatic shift in the weather as storm Floris swept across northern parts of the UK, bringing damaging and record-breaking winds.
The low-pressure system responsible is now moving away to the northeast, but its influence will linger into the early part of the week. As we move through the days ahead, a more settled pattern is expected to develop for many, although further spells of rain and wind are likely, particularly in the north and west.
Tuesday: Winds easing, showers lingering
As storm Floris continues to clear, Tuesday will still see some strong, blustery winds, especially across Orkney and Shetland, where damaging gusts remain possible for a time. The heaviest rain will have moved on, but showers will persist across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and possibly north Wales. Some of these showers may be heavy and thundery, though they will gradually ease and clear from the west through the afternoon.
Further south, conditions will be much calmer, with dry and fine weather dominating. Temperatures will be slightly lower than recent days, but still pleasant in the south, reaching highs of 23 to 24°C. Northern areas will feel fresher, with highs in the mid to high teens, and possibly just reaching the low 20s in a few spots. Winds will be noticeably lighter than on Monday, though still breezy in places.
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Wednesday: High pressure builds, bringing a fine day for most
High pressure will begin to assert itself across much of the UK on Wednesday, bringing a generally fine and settled day. While it won’t cover the entire country, and a weak front may fringe northern areas, most places will enjoy dry conditions and decent spells of sunshine.
The day may start on a cool or even chilly note, particularly in rural areas, but temperatures will rise steadily. Eastern parts will see the best of the sunshine, with highs climbing to 25 or 26°C. Elsewhere, despite increasing cloud through the afternoon, temperatures will still reach the low 20s, and with light winds, it will feel warm and pleasant.
Northern Scotland, particularly Orkney and Shetland, may see some early cloud and rain, but this should clear. Later in the day, cloudier and wetter weather will begin to approach from the northwest, marking the arrival of the next low-pressure system.
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Thursday: Rain returns from the northwest, but warmth persists
Thursday sees the arrival of another area of low pressure, though this system will take a different track to storm Floris and is not expected to be as intense. Rain will spread south-eastwards across Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight, reaching parts of England and Wales during the day.
The rain will fragment as it moves across the country, but some heavier bursts are possible, particularly in the north and west. It may take until evening for the rain to clear the far southeast. Behind the front, showers and blustery winds will affect parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
Despite the unsettled conditions, temperatures will remain warm, especially ahead of the rain band. Eastern and southeastern areas could see highs of 26 or 27°C, while elsewhere temperatures will reach the high teens or low 20s. In sheltered spots with sunshine, it will feel quite pleasant.
Friday: Showery in the north, drier in the south
Friday continues the theme of north-south contrast. The low-pressure system will remain influential across northern parts of the UK, bringing further blustery winds and showery rain. The south, however, will see a drier picture, though some light rain may affect southern counties at times.
Rainfall is not expected to be particularly heavy, and many southern areas will remain dry with sunny intervals. The greatest chance of showers will be across the north and west. Temperatures will be slightly lower than Thursday, but still warm for the time of year, ranging from the high teens to mid-20s depending on location.
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Weekend outlook: Northwest-southeast split continues
As we head into the weekend, the pattern of low pressure to the north and high pressure to the south continues. This will maintain a northwest-southeast split in conditions. Frontal systems approaching the UK will mainly affect northwestern areas, bringing the greatest chance of rain, particularly on Sunday, though Saturday may also see some wet spells.
Meanwhile, southeastern parts of the UK are likely to remain drier, with sunny breaks and warmer temperatures. In the sunshine, it will feel warm, with some areas seeing temperatures above average. In contrast, the north will feel fresher, especially where rain and blustery winds persist.
This week marks a transition from the stormy start brought by Floris to a more typical summer pattern. High pressure will bring fine and warm conditions to many midweek, but further low-pressure systems will keep the north and west unsettled. The south and east will fare better, with drier and warmer weather likely to dominate.
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