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as across south-west and central southern England. The night of the 15th/16th brought a spell of heavy rain across southernmost counties, resulting in numerous road closures and rail disruption from flooding, notably across Hampshire and in particular Sussex with the A21, A28 and A29 all affected

fronts from the Atlantic are poised to bring cloud, rain, and even a touch of hill snow, with significant regional variation expected. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect across the country this weekend, based on the latest meteorological guidance. Friday night: transition begins The transition

. Across Scotland, however, snow could fall to slightly lower levels, with wet snow possible above 150 metres and accumulations of 5 to 10 centimetres above 400 metres. Even away from the hills, icy patches are likely, making for slippery and potentially hazardous conditions. A number of weather warnings

to a lightning strike was reported in Gillingham. Thunderstorms in the last days of July brought flooding to roads, railway infrastructure and homes across many areas, as well as power outages as properties were struck by lightning. Scotland and south-east England reported the most impacts, with some rescues

periods on record. Storm Christoph also brought some strong winds, particularly across eastern England and Scotland, and as the storm cleared eastwards, it brought some significant snowfalls with blizzard conditions across upland in the north-east. Impact A number of homes were flooded in Cheshire

the British Isles and directed towards regions such as the Southwest of England, eastern Scotland and the east of Northern Ireland. These areas have seen repeated rainfall events, contributing to higher-than-average totals. Western Scotland, however, has been a noticeable exception. Typically one

distinct geographical areas within the region. Much of the area west of the Pennines from Lancashire southwards forms part of a plain, mainly below 150 metres, with westward draining rivers such as the Mersey, Ribble and Lune. Liverpool and Manchester are the main centres of population. To the east

at East Malling, Kent on 12th, though nothing extreme for the time of year. In contrast, the second half of November saw rather quieter autumnal weather with a continued mild Atlantic influence until the last week. However, from 24th, a northerly airflow introduced drier but much colder weather

into the visible 'streets' likely aided through convergence caused by the local directional changes of the coastline. The clouds are initially triggered by bubbles of warmer air rising, probably from small hills near the coast. The clouds then tend to become organised into lines along the airflow

remarkably mild days when Atlantic airflows dominate. Data from the Met Office shows several instances where February’s highest daily maximum temperatures reached the mid‑teens. Last year, Hull East Park recorded a notably warm day at 17°C, a temperature more typical of early spring than late winter