Met Office weather: Wet and windy weather before a cooler Tuesday
Unsettled conditions will affect much of the UK on Monday, with bands of rain and showers moving eastwards
Rain and showers will spread eastwards across England and Wales during Monday morning. These will become more fragmented by late morning or early afternoon, allowing some drier intervals to develop. However, another area of rain will reach northwest England and Wales during the evening.
Scotland and Northern Ireland will see bands of rain and showers travelling east-south-eastwards. Some of these could be locally heavy and accompanied by squally gusts, with the showers merging into longer periods of rain at times. Winds will strengthen across the far northwest, where gales are likely.
Despite the unsettled weather, it will remain warm across much of England and Wales, and locally very warm in southeast England. Temperatures in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be nearer the seasonal average.
Bands of blustery showers will affect northwestern parts of the UK this afternoon, with a cool feel and gales across northwest Scotland 🍃
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Much of England and Wales will be drier and brighter, enjoying some warm spells of sunshine in places ⛅ pic.twitter.com/BviVSjoOGL
During Monday night, a band of rain and showers, locally heavy, will continue east-south-eastwards across England and Wales. Clearer spells will follow behind it. Blustery showers will persist across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some longer periods of rain in the north. Gales remain possible in places. Southeast England will retain some warmth overnight, while temperatures elsewhere will be closer to normal.
Outlook for Tuesday
Tuesday will begin cloudy across southeastern areas, with outbreaks of rain clearing by early afternoon. Brighter and breezier conditions will then develop. Farther north, showers will continue, with the heaviest transferring from northern into eastern areas. Hail and thunder are possible, while coastal gales may occur initially.
Showers will fade and winds will ease during the evening. It will feel rather cool across the UK, followed by a chilly Tuesday night.
Met Office presenter and meteorologist, Greg Dewhurst, said: “It’s a mixed picture across the UK today. Showery rain across northern England, Wales and the South West will drift southeastwards through the morning, fading as it does so. Another area of rain will affect Northern Ireland and Scotland, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible across northwest Scotland.
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“Elsewhere, sunny spells will develop, especially across parts of England and Wales. It will remain warm in the south, with temperatures reaching 24 to 26°C, while Scotland and Northern Ireland see highs in the mid to high teens.
“Tonight, further rain will spread in from the Atlantic, affecting much of England and Wales, with some heavier outbreaks possible in western and coastal areas. Northern Ireland and Scotland will continue to see blustery showers and strong winds. Temperatures will fall to around 10 to 14°C.
“Tuesday will begin unsettled, with rain across England and Wales gradually clearing south-eastwards. Elsewhere, expect sunny spells and frequent showers, particularly across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England. Some showers could be heavy, with the chance of an isolated rumble of thunder.
“Northerly winds will bring a noticeably fresher feel, with temperatures mostly in the mid to high teens. The southeast could still reach around 22°C in any afternoon sunshine.”
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