BRITS are in for a “dramatic end” to the week with torrential rain and thunderstorms set to batter the nation for the next seven days.
Over the weekend a yellow thunderstorm warning – which brings with it alerts for power outages – put a dampener on Brits hoping to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
And the wet weather is set to continue this week, with heavy gales, thunder and rain to move in by Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
Forecaster Steven Keates said: “Over the next few days the weather will be unsettled, changeable and perhaps unremarkable for the most part, a bit disappointing for the second week of June.
“Showers should hit parts of England to start the week, with the worst on Wednesday, before a more dramatic end to the week as heavy gales move in.”
He said a “heavy band of rain” will hit parts of southern England on Monday, pushing north as the day progresses, while remaining largely dry in Northern Ireland and Scotland.”
Mr Keates added: “From the middle of the week a new low-pressure front will begin pushing from the south-west, bringing a mixture of rain and thunderstorms in Northern Ireland and northern England.
“Wednesday will be the wettest day of the week, but areas in Scotland and parts of southern England should remain dry.
“However, Scotland’s week of charming weather will begin to fizz out, as the vigorous low pressure front moves north from Thursday, with heavy gales expected in western areas.”
Read our UK weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and info…
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Everything you need to know about Storm Alex
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm will make its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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Manchester’s outlook for Tuesday
Tuesday will be a day of sunshine and showers for those in Manchester.
It will be warm day, with temperatures reaching 19C
“Often rather cloudy on Tuesday with a few showers. Some bright or sunny spells developing at times, and in the sunshine with light winds, it will feel pleasantly warm. Maximum temperature 19C,” said the Met Office.
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London’s outlook for Tuesday
The Met Office has taken a look at the weather Londoners can expect on Tuesday.
It is set to be a warm day, with temperatures set to hit 23C.
The Met Office statement reads: “Widely dry and bright through the morning, though mostly cloudy in the far south with some patchy rain. Warm sunny spells and a few well scattered showers during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 23C.”
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What is Storm Alex? Everything You need to know about the tropical storm set to hit the UK
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm makes its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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Flood warnings for Brits as rain and thunder hits the nation
The Jubilee sunshine is quickly fading, to be replaced by rain, thunder and even flooding, according to the Met Office.
If you happen to be in an area with these extremes weathers, here are some things to expect.
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
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What is Storm Alex? Everything You need to know about the tropical storm set to hit the UK
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm makes its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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Brits brace for wind and rain
The Met Office has revealed that this week will be one of wind, rain and possibly even thunderstorms.
In a statement, the organisation said” “After a mostly dry and fine start to the week, some wet and windy weather is on the way.
“A low-pressure system that was responsible for some of the unsettled weather over the weekend is now out in the North Sea, leaving behind some showers for eastern coastal areas on Monday and Tuesday.
“Elsewhere, a mix of cloud and sunny spells is the main theme early in the week, with the only other showers likely to be appearing near the south coast early on Tuesday. “
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Outlook for the end of June
The Met Office has taken a look at the weather we can expect for the end of the month.
Temperatures are likely to be above average, while rain will be a common occurrence.
Here is the Office’s prediction: “The later part of June the UK will possibly be under the influence of slightly higher pressure to the southwest, with a chance of above average rainfall for the time of year.
“Temperatures generally around or a little above average at first, which would allow for some short-lived spells of warm or hot weather, especially in the southeast – as would normally be expected in summer.
“These spells become less likely towards the end of the period.”
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Pollen levels continue to rise across the UK
Brits have been warned of rising pollen levels in much of the UK this week.
This comes as we leave tree pollen season and enter wild flower pollen season.
Pollen will be especially high in London and Exeter.
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Flood warnings for Brits as rain and thunder hits the nation
The Jubilee sunshine is quickly fading, to be replaced by rain, thunder and even flooding, according to the Met Office.
If you happen to be in an area with these extremes weathers, here are some things to expect.
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
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UV levels high across the UK
Get your sun cream out! UV levels are above average today despite the cloud.
For the next three days, UV levels will be at a consistent 6 in London.
They will then hit a high of 7 in Exeter.
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Remnants of hurricanes to hit UK this week
According to the BBC, we may see the leftovers of far-away hurricanes hit the UK this week.
In a recent analysis of the week’s weather, the BBC noted that storm Alex will soon hit the UK, bringing tropical rain and thunder to our shores.
In response to this dramatic weather, the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning.
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Where’s that heat? It’s June…
Although sunny spells might break through the showers, the UK will be wet all week after the highs of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Met Office predicted “unsettled” weather from Wednesday, the wettest day of the week, with a chance of heavy rain and wind in the North.
But from Friday, expect heavy and thundery showers, with strong or gale force winds to the north and west.
There’s even a flood alert for Bourne Brook in Tamworth, where heavy rainfall has raised the water level at the Hints river gauge.
Met Office forecaster Steven Keates told The Mirror: “Over the next few days the weather will be unsettled, changeable and perhaps unremarkable for the most part, a bit disappointing for the second week of June.
“Showers should hit parts of England to start the week, with the worst on Wednesday, before a more dramatic end to the week as heavy gales move in.
“From the middle of the week a new low-pressure front will begin pushing from the south-west, bringing a mixture of rain and thunderstorms in Northern Ireland and northern England.
“Wednesday will be the wettest day of the week, but areas in Scotland and parts of southern England should remain dry.
“However, Scotland’s week of charming weather will begin to fizz out, as the vigorous low pressure front moves north from Thursday, with heavy gales expected in western areas.”
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Unsettled rest of week
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Adam Thornhill said: “The low pressure on Wednesday will bring showers to most areas of the UK, but the heaviest, slow-moving downpours are expected in northern areas, including Northern Ireland, with a chance of associated thunder and lightning.
“Although rainfall amounts are still open to some uncertainty, there’s a chance some areas in the north could see in excess of 20mm of rain within a three-hour period.
“This will largely break up later in the day on Wednesday, leaving behind just a few showers by the late evening.”
Mr Thornhill added: “The track of the former storm currently looks to be grazing the far north-west of the UK on Thursday and Friday and, although the details are still being worked out, winds could be around 45mph for most in the north of the UK, with a chance of some gusts in excess of 55mph in some exposed north-western island and coastal areas.”
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Tropical Storm Alex trails to whip Britain
THE DESTRUCTIVE wake of Tropical Storm Alex is set to whip Britain with wild 55mph winds and heavy downpours this week.
Storms will batter the country in the days ahead with a yellow weather warning in place and threats of flooding ruin.
Gusts of up to 55mph are expected in some parts of the country later in the week as the outlook becomes more unsettled.
From Tuesday evening onwards, showers will reach south-western parts of the UK, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland and continue into Wednesday morning.
Drizzle will then head east across the UK, bringing the potential for thundery downpours across northern areas.
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UK weather outlook for Wednesday and Thursday
A cloudy start for most with outbreaks of rain.
By the afternoon, sunny spells will develop for most, and rain should dissipate to leave the odd shower.
A chance of rain and showers, especially for Northern Ireland and Scotland on Thursday but mostly dry in other areas with some sunny intervals
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Tonight’s weather
A band of rain will push in from the south-west, moving into parts of south-west England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the evening.
By the early hours of the morning, most of England will be affected by the rain, and this may be heavy for a time, before moving towards Scotland. Gentle winds
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London’s outlook for Tuesday
The Met Office has taken a look at the weather Londoners can expect on Tuesday.
It is set to be a warm day, with temperatures set to hit 23C.
The Met Office statement reads: “Widely dry and bright through the morning, though mostly cloudy in the far south with some patchy rain. Warm sunny spells and a few well scattered showers during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 23C.”
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What is Storm Alex? Everything You need to know about the tropical storm set to hit the UK
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm makes its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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Manchester’s outlook for Tuesday
Tuesday will be a day of sunshine and showers for those in Manchester.
It will be warm day, with temperatures reaching 19C
“Often rather cloudy on Tuesday with a few showers. Some bright or sunny spells developing at times, and in the sunshine with light winds, it will feel pleasantly warm. Maximum temperature 19C,” said the Met Office.
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Today’s weather, visualised
The BBC has released a visualiser for today’s weather.
In the video, rain can be seen making its way across the UK, as the poor weather continues.
Brits have been warned of the possibility of flooding.
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Brits brace for wind and rain
The Met Office has revealed that this week will be one of wind, rain and possibly even thunderstorms.
In a statement, the organisation said” “After a mostly dry and fine start to the week, some wet and windy weather is on the way.
“A low-pressure system that was responsible for some of the unsettled weather over the weekend is now out in the North Sea, leaving behind some showers for eastern coastal areas on Monday and Tuesday.
“Elsewhere, a mix of cloud and sunny spells is the main theme early in the week, with the only other showers likely to be appearing near the south coast early on Tuesday. “
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Outlook for the end of June
The Met Office has taken a look at the weather we can expect for the end of the month.
Temperatures are likely to be above average, while rain will be a common occurrence.
Here is the Office’s prediction: “The later part of June the UK will possibly be under the influence of slightly higher pressure to the southwest, with a chance of above average rainfall for the time of year.
“Temperatures generally around or a little above average at first, which would allow for some short-lived spells of warm or hot weather, especially in the southeast – as would normally be expected in summer.
“These spells become less likely towards the end of the period.”
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Pollen levels continue to rise across the UK
Brits have been warned of rising pollen levels in much of the UK this week.
This comes as we leave tree pollen season and enter wild flower pollen season.
Pollen will be especially high in London and Exeter.
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Flood warnings for Brits as rain and thunder hits the nation
The Jubilee sunshine is quickly fading, to be replaced by rain, thunder and even flooding, according to the Met Office.
If you happen to be in an area with these extremes weathers, here are some things to expect.
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
