Met Office daily weather: unsettled with strong winds and heavy rain

A warning has been issued with some unsettled weather on the way.

Saturday 13 September

Saturday will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered, blustery showers across the UK. These showers may become heavy and thundery at times, particularly in the west, and could organise into bands through the day. However, parts of the south and southeast may see showers becoming more isolated later on.

Winds will remain breezy and gusty for most, though slightly less intense than on Friday. Into the evening and overnight, showers will gradually fade and winds will ease, allowing for a cooler night, especially in northern and northeastern areas. Rural spots may experience a touch of grass frost and isolated fog patches. Meanwhile, cloud and strengthening winds will begin to push into the far southwest, with rain arriving towards dawn.

Sunday 14 September

Sunday will start on a chilly but dry note in parts of the east and north. However, a deepening area of low pressure will bring a significant change in conditions as the day progresses. Rain, heavy at times, will spread from the southwest across much of the UK, although the far north may remain dry until evening.

Behind the rain, brighter but showery conditions will follow for many. However, the most notable feature of Sunday’s weather will be the strengthening winds. A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office, in effect from 8pm Sunday through to 6pm Monday. Gusts of 45–55 mph are expected widely inland, with 60–70 mph possible along exposed coasts and hills across England and Wales.

These strong winds may lead to travel disruption, particularly for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges. Coastal areas could also be affected by large waves and spray, and there is a risk of short-term power outages.

Met Office Presenter Honor Criswick said: “Later Sunday through into the early hours of Monday, that’s where we’re expecting the strongest wind. So, a chance of severe gales across the southern half of the country. So, a Met Office warning has been issued for these areas.”