Met Office predicts ‘change is on the way’ in Wales following a period of sunshine and high temperatures. The UK’s national weather service has indicated an upcoming shift in weather patterns after a prolonged spell of settled conditions with sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout September. According to the Met Office, an area of low pressure is expected to dominate the southern regions starting from Friday onwards, leading to a departure from the recent sunny weather.
Although there is some uncertainty in the specifics, the Met Office anticipates that the sunshine will give way to outbreaks of rain or heavy showers. The forecast for Wales suggests a mostly unsettled weekend and start of the following week, as the weather takes a turn towards more autumnal conditions.
Before the change in weather, Thursday is expected to be warm and sunny after a cloudy and misty start to the day. The forecast describes the day as potentially cloudy and misty initially, but clouds are expected to lift and break, giving way to warm sunny spells in the afternoon. The day is likely to be breezy, particularly around hilly areas, with a maximum temperature of 21°C. In the evening, there may be some late sunshine before low cloud, mist, and fog move in from the east overnight, preventing temperatures from dropping too low.
Friday will start off similarly with clouds, followed by sunny spells breaking through. However, there is a risk of scattered showers later in the day, which could possibly become heavy and thundery. The Met Office outlook for Wales from Saturday to Monday indicates an unsettled period with heavy showers, possibly thundery, and intermittent spells of rain mixed with sunnier intervals, while maintaining a warm and humid feel.
Looking ahead to the long-range forecast for Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, October 2, the UK is expected to experience showers, including longer spells of rain that might be heavy and potentially thundery, especially in the south of England and Wales initially. The weather is forecasted to ease away towards the southeast by the end of Tuesday, with settled conditions prevailing elsewhere, except for low cloud and drizzle along North Sea coasts. There is a possibility of a quiet weather spell before transitioning to a more unsettled pattern with wind and rain by midweek and beyond.
As October approaches, the Met Office predicts typical autumn weather for the UK during the first half of the month, with a mix of weather patterns including unsettled conditions with wind and rain, interspersed with calmer and drier periods. Above-average rainfall is expected, particularly in central and southern regions, while temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above average overall, with occasional cooler spells possible.
In summary, Wales should prepare for a transition from the current sunny and warm conditions to a more autumnal and unsettled weather pattern in the coming days and weeks, with varying levels of rain, showers, and possible thunderstorms on the horizon. Stay updated on the latest weather forecasts to plan ahead and stay prepared for the changing conditions.