More rain as nation set for unsettled week and colder temperatures

October 08, 2024
More rain as nation set for unsettled week and colder temperatures

Tuesday is expected to be "a mix of sunshine and showers, but probably more showers," according to Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin.It comes after thundery showers on Monday brought big downpours in some places, surface water on the roads and lightning and hail as an extra hazard, he said. Before the heavy showers were expected to migrate northward and ease overnight, the forecaster warned that conditions were generally "not pleasant" in areas including southern England, portions of south Wales, and the Midlands.The Met Office reports that as rain falls on already-wet ground, periods of heavy rain may affect parts of south-east Scotland and north-east England later on Tuesday into Wednesday. Weather warnings may be in effect until mid-week. Mr Deakin, in his online forecast said a sunny start might be expected for some on Tuesday but heavy rains are likely for Wales and southern England.

He said: “There is an area of low pressure just generating the showers and pushing northwards.

“Also there is this band of thick cloud sitting over northern England, Northern Ireland and southern Scotland for much of the day with outbreaks of rain.“Northern England should brighten up but then showers will move in here too.


“Not quite as damp over northern Scotland as it has been through Monday but still staying pretty grey here with those winds coming down from the north, that is going to bring a chill.”

It will see temperatures struggling to get much above 10-12C but it will feel colder with the wind.It may be brighter between the showers farther south where temperatures could flare up, 18-19C is likely ahead of additional downpours and a gusty wind blowing across the south coast of England and into southern portions of Wales. The remainder of the week is predicted to be unstable, with occasional showers and less intense, widespread rain impacting most places. In the north, temperatures are expected to drop starting on Wednesday, and by Thursday, they will be below average in every area. According to the Met Office, snow is possible in Scotland's higher mountains and night frosts are predicted for several areas.