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England and West Wales. These showers are likely to be heavy at times, moving through quickly and interspersed with brighter intervals. Some showers may contain hail and even the odd rumble of thunder, particularly in the north and west where colder air aloft interacts with the moist south‑westerly
in from the north and west, and northwestern areas will see frequent showers. Some of these showers will fall as snow down to around 200 metres, fairly low levels for this stage of the year. Hail is also possible in the most intense showers. With temperatures struggling in the single figures, below
. Alongside these blustery conditions, there will be showery bursts of rain, interspersed with some sunshine. However, some of the rain could be heavy at times, with the risk of thunder and even hail in places. Over the higher ground of Scotland, sleet and snow are likely, adding a wintry flavour
in Surrey. That heatwave culminated in widespread thunderstorms, with frequent lightning and hail affecting parts of northern England and southern Scotland. A wet start to the week for the Northern Isles with coastal gales possible 🌧️ Blustery showers drifting into other northwestern regions Generally dry
falling as sleet and snow over the mountain tops and hail at lower levels. The wind will make it feel even colder, although skies will be brighter compared to the south. The outbreaks of rain across the middle of the country will shift position later in the week, but the boundary between cold air
eastwards across the country, keeping temperatures higher than previous nights. By Friday, low pressure to the northwest dominates, bringing a mix of showers and longer spells of rain. Some of these showers could be lively, with thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds, particularly across central and southern
and west and may be heavy at times, with hail and isolated thunder. In the colder air, some showers will turn wintry, with sleet or snow over higher ground, particularly across Scotland, but also over hills in northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Any lying snow is expected to be confined
in northern and western areas. In these regions, some showers could be wintry, with hail, sleet or snow over higher ground and the chance of brief flurries to lower levels at times. Saturday looks like the better day of the weekend overall. High pressure is likely to exert more influence, bringing
of them heavy with the potential for hail and even the odd rumble of thunder. Winds will strengthen, making it feel colder than the actual temperatures, which will be a degree or two higher than Saturday. For those caught in heavier downpours, it will feel decidedly unpleasant at times. Western areas
. Some transport routes and travel services affected. Some journeys require longer travel times. Road conditions affected by spray and standing water and/or hail. Short-term disruption to power and/or other utilities and services in some places. Flooding of homes and businesses. Danger to life due
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