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localised disruption, especially in exposed coastal and upland areas. Elsewhere, the day will be characterised by a mix of sunshine and showers. These showers will be heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder, particularly in western regions where they will be most frequent. Eastern

Scattered blustery showers are expected in western areas, some of which may turn heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. These showers will gradually spread eastwards from late morning into the afternoon, affecting central and possibly eastern regions. However, some eastern areas will remain largely

the risk of thunderstorms and small hail in the heaviest showers. Storm Amy at the weekend? Saturday continues the theme of sunshine and showers, with a chance of heavier rain moving across southern areas. But, it’s a deepening area of low-pressure that has caused the media to ask – is Storm Amy

to some localised surface water flooding. Hail, lightning, and isolated strong wind gusts would be additional hazards. Forecasting exactly where thunderstorms will form at this range is fraught with uncertainty, so please stay up to date with the Met Office forecast through the weekend, and any

within two to three hours, with a small chance that a few places could receive 40mm.   “Thunderstorms are most likely for south-facing coastal districts, and hail and some strong gusts of wind could accompany the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.”  Tuesday will be another day of sunshine and showers

and western Scotland, Northern Ireland and around Irish Sea coasts.  The gales could mean there are temporary blizzard conditions as well as a risk of hail and thunder in some places. Rain will affect the south today and may turn to sleet or snow as it crosses the south east and East Anglia

unsettled in northern and western areas. Any showers in the north could be wintry with hail and thunder, but even here, any snow will be mainly on high ground. The south of the country will see the best of the drier and brighter conditions. While temperatures will be near normal for the time of year

on Friday for those in the southwest, with warm air from the south increasing the chances of some thundery showers in parts of Devon and Cornwall. The risk of thundery outbreaks increases and spreads further north and east through the weekend, with the possibility of hail and gusty winds possible

Snow and Ice Warning Colder weather is expected across the UK this week accompanied by frosts, hail and sleet, particularly from mid-week onwards.  Snow is expected to settle over higher ground in the northern half of the UK - the Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for parts of Scotland

bringing a mixture of rain, hail, sleet and snow, most frequently across parts of the north and west.” There are then strong signals for a change to northeasterly winds towards the end of next week. As we go through the rest of the month and into February the longer-range outlook indicates