Met Office Update: Cold Snap to End Soon with Rising Temperatures
The Met Office has issued an update on the anticipated end to the current cold snap, with temperatures expected to rise soon. Here is what they have shared:
– Tuesday will see a deepening area of low pressure moving east across northern parts of the UK, bringing rain and strong winds.
– Motorists on the A55 Britannia Bridge on Anglesey were warned of strong winds on Tuesday morning.
– Wales is forecasted to have a mostly cloudy morning with showers, leading to a spell of more general rain from the north and a notable drop in temperatures. The Met Office warns of turning “markedly cold” weather by mid-week, accompanied by hail and thunder in some areas.
– Showers may also turn wintry over Scottish mountains.
– The forecast for the week ahead in Wales includes a mixture of sunny spells and showers, with hail possible at times, making it feel cooler than usual for mid-September.
– By the weekend, milder air from the Atlantic is expected to push back across the country, bringing temperatures closer to the average for this time of year.
Further Details on the Weather Forecast:
– Wednesday is expected to be changeable and blustery, with a mix of sunny spells and heavy showers.
– Thursday will be breezy and cool with sunny spells and showers.
– Dry weather is predicted for Friday and Saturday with sunny spells.
– Some chilly nights are anticipated initially, but temperatures should return to average by Saturday.
Long-Range Forecast:
– From Saturday, September 14, to Monday, September 23, more settled weather is expected with high pressure building by the middle of the following week.
– The weather may be overcast with rain and strong winds in northwestern areas on Saturday, while southern and eastern parts could experience drier and brighter conditions.
– By Sunday, the wet weather is likely to move further south with showers following in the northwest.
– Early next week may see some rain or showers, especially in the west and northwest, before a trend towards higher pressure by mid-week and beyond.
– Despite a chilly start, temperatures should return to near-normal for mid-September, possibly even above-average in some regions later next week.
The Met Office will continue to provide updates and monitor weather conditions to ensure public safety. Stay tuned for more weather-related news.