The much-awaited warm and sunny spring weekend that Brits enjoyed is about to come to an abrupt end. Brace yourselves for at least five days of downpours, as heavy rain, wind, and even snow are set to sweep across the country. In fact, there’s a yellow warning in place for certain parts of the UK tomorrow.
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It’s quite a gloomy outlook after basking in yesterday’s sunshine, with temperatures reaching as high as 14 degrees. As we bid farewell to this fleeting taste of Spring, a band of rain is moving across the country. The Met Office warns, “Rain will spread across much of the UK this morning, but it will stay dry and cloudy in the southeast. Turning windy in the southwest and eastern coasts, feeling chilly. Hill snow will start to fall in eastern Scotland this afternoon.”
According to a spokesperson for the Met Office, the weather will be “unsettled across the majority of the UK” for the rest of the week. Strong gusts of wind and intense rain are expected to batter us in the run-up to the bank holiday weekend. Expect wet weather across all areas, with occasional dry spells.
Tomorrow, parts of northeast Scotland will be under a yellow weather alert for rain and snow. The Met Office warns of potential disruption, particularly for travel, with snow concentrated in higher areas. There’s even a slight risk of flooding for homes and businesses due to the downpours.
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Don’t put away your umbrellas just yet! Meteorologist Alex Deakin suggests that “hail storms” are likely to hit soon.
It seems our short-lived Spring has come and gone, leaving us with unpredictable weather throughout the bank holiday weekend and the following week. So, prepare yourselves for more rain, showers, and occasional dry spells. It’s safe to say that the weather will remain changeable and unsettled.
As we face this upcoming weather rollercoaster, stay safe, keep your raincoats handy, and don’t forget your trusty umbrella. For more weather updates and news, visit F5 Magazine.