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to moderate winds. Showers will be most frequent in the west and northwest, where they could be heavy, bringing a risk of isolated thunderstorms and hail. Precipitation may be wintry over the highest ground, over 600 metres. Many eastern and southeastern areas are likely to stay dry and rather warm

to buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail and strong winds. Frank Saunders, Met Office Chief Meteorologist said, “Scattered thunderstorms will be a feature in the forecast for parts of England and Wales this weekend, with heavy downpours and severe storms possibly developing, especially

spreads across the whole of the UK by mid-week with hail and thunder in places, and there is the chance some of the showers could turn wintry over some Scottish mountains. Further ahead Looking further ahead, milder air from the Atlantic is expected to push back across the country later on Friday and more

the risk of impacts to road, rail and air transport, as well as to properties and utilities from short-lived torrential rain, hail and lightning strikes. Lightning can cause power cuts and disrupt other utilities and services. Torrential rain and hail can lead to flooding and make driving difficult

Gust GEN Generally GND Ground GR Hail (5 mm or more in diameter) GS Small hail or snow pellets Return to top H H High pressure centre HPA Hectopascals (= Millibar) HVY Heavy HZ Haze Return to top I IAVWOPSG  International Airways Volcano Watch Operations Group IC Ice crystals (diamond dust) ICAO

is characterised by frequent showers at any time of the year. In the winter months when convection is most vigorous over the sea, hail and thunder are common across much of the western and northern side of the British Isles. However, eastern Britain may see fewer showers as here the surface heating is reduced

in place for large parts of the country.  Dan continued: “Whilst some places within warning areas could miss thunderstorms altogether and enjoy a warm, bright day, where they do develop torrential downpours, hail, lightning and gusty winds are likely and a few spots could see as much as 40-60mm

). Radar image uses 2 km data from Clee Hill radar. Please note: The empirical relationship between radar reflectivity and rainfall rate is fixed whereas in reality this is highly dependent on precipitation type and is very different for rain and hail. Daily weather extremes Highest Maximum

will spread across much of the UK through the day on Sunday with nowhere immune from the chance of seeing them. “Some downpours could lead to impacts on the transport network and with thunderstorms likely in places some temporary power disruption is possible. There is also the risk of hail

of northern England, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Borders might also see a little snow, but wintry showers elsewhere will be mainly hail or sleet. Meanwhile, a lot of inland areas sheltered from the wind, should see some bright, crisp sunshine. Stein Connelly from Transport Scotland said