Key Highlights
- The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of the UK due to heavy rain and potential snow.
- Several regions including south-west Scotland, southern Wales, south-west England, and Northern Ireland are expected to experience outbreaks of rain followed by cooler air bringing below freezing temperatures.
- Heavy rain is predicted in Devon and Cornwall from Tuesday morning until Wednesday afternoon, with around 20 to 40mm of rainfall expected.
- Around 30 to 50mm of rain could fall in southern Wales over the coming days, according to the Met Office.
UK Weather Warnings Issued for Heavy Rain and Snow
The UK is preparing for a week of unsettled weather as several regions brace for heavy rainfall and potential snowfall. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings, indicating that these areas are experiencing or can expect severe weather conditions.
Regional Breakdown: Weather Warnings and Forecasts
The Met Office has warned of rain and potentially snow in various parts of the UK:
- South-west Scotland, Southern Wales, South-west England, Northern Ireland: Yellow weather warnings have been issued for these regions as heavy rain is expected to arrive on Tuesday morning. These areas are also likely to experience below-freezing temperatures overnight, with a chance of snow on higher grounds.
- Devon and Cornwall: A yellow warning is in place from midday on Tuesday until 6 PM on Wednesday, with heavy rain anticipated, along with strong southerly winds that could reach gale force.
- Southern Wales: A warning for this region is active from 7 AM to midnight on both Tuesday and Wednesday, predicting a downpour of around 30 to 50mm over the period.
- Northern Ireland: The warning there is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM on Tuesday, expecting approximately 20 to 30mm of rainfall.
Forecast for UK Weather Through the Week
The Met Office has provided a detailed forecast for the coming week:
- Tuesday: Rain will spread into the North and West, becoming heavy at times in the West. The East will remain dry but cloudy. Winds are expected to strengthen throughout the morning.
- Tuesday Night: Outbreaks of rain continue and gradually become less heavy overnight as rain moves into the East.
Winds are easing, with chillier temperatures in the North and milder conditions in the South.
- Wednesday: Further rain is expected across parts of England and Wales, along with northern Scotland. Drier and brighter intervals will be seen in northern areas and later in the South-East. Breezy weather conditions are anticipated.
The Met Office has also highlighted potential impacts on traffic, possible flooding, and disruption to travel in these affected regions. With the warnings extending until midnight on Tuesday, residents and travelers should prepare for potentially challenging weather conditions over the coming days.
