Maps show UK to be drenched in 397 mile wall of rain before 60mph gusts hit
The UK is set for a wet and windy day with a low pressure system moving in from the Atlantic bringing heavy showers to much of the country before gusts of up to 60mph could arrive
Brits face being battered by a 397-mile rain bomb this morning with maps turning red in parts of the country from torrential downpours before strong winds could reach 60mph.
The country has seen low pressure systems move in from the Atlantic over the past week bringing rain mainly to the north and west of the UK amid a drop in temperatures, while the mercury has remained higher in the south and east. But today most of the country is set to see rainfall as it sweeps in overnight.
Maps from WXCharts show that the heaviest rain will fall in a line from Edinburgh to Cardiff where temperatures could also fall to just 6C in the early hours of Tuesday.
The Met Office has predicted one of the driest ever springs and at least the downpours will bring some respite for gardens which have been suffering.
Rainfall up to 20-35mm could fall in many areas, with Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England and Wales likely to see most showers along with the southwest of England.
Alex Burkill, a meteorologist with the Met Office, said: "In terms of rainfall total, we are looking at potentially 20 to 30 mm, maybe 35mm in some places towards the northwest, and a large chunk of this coming in just six to nine hours, so as a result, there could be some impacts, particularly across western parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.'
BBC weather forecaster Sarah Keith-Lucas also highlighted the heavy rain as well as strong winds later in the day which could reach 60mph in the northwest of the country.
She said: 'Spring 2025 was the warmest and sunniest on record but we have turned a bit of a corner into the start of summer and certainly Tuesday begins on an unsettled note. It's going to be a cool, windy day, rain around at times and all down to this area of low pressure to the north of the UK. You can see the proximity of the isobars, it's going to be a blustery day.
"Overnight rain pushing across central parts of England, through Tuesday morning into the southeast and East Anglia, it's going to be fairly light, patchy cloud lingering there into the afternoon. For the rest, sunshine and scattered showers are going to be most frequent in the northwest where winds could gust 50mph to 60mph and there could be an odd rumble of thunder for the west of Scotland.'
And the Met Office forecast for Tuesday reads: "Rain will move across England during the morning, with blustery showers elsewhere. Remaining windy, particularly in the north, and feeling cooler than recent days."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
44 minutes ago
- BBC News
Derek Brockway: Could AI weather forecasting cost me my job?
Weather forecasts play a huge role in our daily lives. They help us to decide how we get to work, if we need an umbrella and when to hang out the washing. For industries like farming, shipping, aviation and renewable energy, accurate forecasts are essential.I've been presenting the weather on the BBC for nearly 30 years. Over that time, I've witnessed how our changing climate is bringing more extreme and intense weather is so important to keep improving the way we predict the weather, and scientists are exploring how AI could make forecasting more accurate, efficient, and faster than ever before. In some countries, broadcasters have even begun to experiment with AI-generated weather does all this mean that forecasters like me could soon be out of a job? Traditionally, weather forecasting relies on complex numerical weather prediction models which require vast amounts of data and supercomputers - like the ones used by the Met Office. But the Met Office is now working with experts from the Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national centre for data science and AI, to build a new global forecasting system powered by AI. One of their models, called FastNet, uses machine learning to improve prediction Kirstine Dale, Chief AI Officer at the Met Office, said it had the potential to revolutionise forecasting. "AI is phenomenally fast - not just a bit faster, but tens of thousands of times faster," she told me. "That means it can produce up to date forecasts with a fraction of the computational cost and carbon dioxide."She said AI could also produce "hyper-localised" forecasts, "potentially offering more up to date forecasts tailored to your postcode".Forecasts driven by AI could also help to mitigate against the impacts of storms, floods and heatwaves by providing earlier and more accurate warnings of severe weather. But there are challenges - especially in predicting rare or extreme weather events. "The past is no longer a reliable indicator of the future," said Prof Dale."So we need traditional numerical weather prediction (NWP) models to explore how the climate may change and generate recalibrated datasets. "These recalibrated datasets of future climates can be used to train AI-based models."AI-based models simply aren't aware of the physics - and changing physics - of the atmosphere, so NWP will likely continue to play a vital role in forecasting extreme events, as well as adding a layer of validation to AI forecasting outputs." Dr Scott Hosking, Mission Director for Environmental Forecasting at the Turing Institute, said that once trained, AI models were cheaper and quicker to run than traditional forecasting systems."AI has surprised us in a number of ways," said Dr Hosking."One of them is how well it predicts the tracks of cyclones and hurricanes. AI is always learning what it has seen in the past."But he said AI still had some way to go in certain areas, including in its ability to forecast high-intensity rainfall - the kind that often leads to flash could also play a key role in space weather forecasting, helping to predict solar storms more accurately and efficiently. These storms, caused by solar activity, are best known for producing the aurora borealis - the Northern Lights - which have been seen in Wales several times recently. But space weather can be hazardous too, affecting Earth's magnetic field and potentially disrupting communication systems and Huw Morgan, Head of Solar System Physics at Aberystwyth University, led a project to enhance the Met Office's space weather forecasting. Speaking from the university's AI Hub, he told me AI could offer a vital role."It's a very complicated system to try to model. Forecasts exist but they have many weaknesses because space weather is so complex," Dr Morgan said."And unlike on Earth, we can't put recording stations on the Sun or between the Sun and Earth. "We are really dependent on remote data from telescopes. "So AI offers a good solution, because we can't monitor the whole system constantly, and we cannot really build models that are appropriate for the system yet."However, Dr Morgan acknowledges AI has its challenges and scientists will continue to rely on traditional space weather forecasting techniques for now. 'No one wants an AI Derek' So what about AI-generated weather presenters?Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern is not so sure."It's important for people to have presenters they trust," he told me. "No one wants an AI version of Derek. "They want the real Derek - someone who can take all the data and explain it in a way that makes sense."Aidan is optimistic about what the future holds for forecasting."When I started this job 18 years ago, we couldn't really predict beyond four or five days. "Now we're giving outlooks 10 or even 14 days ahead. "We may not be able to give specific details that far out but we can already offer a sense of whether it'll be warm or cold, wet or dry - and highlight big changes on the way."And with AI, the potential only grows."Just imagine - in the near future, we might be able to talk about a month's worth of weather at once, and visualise it in a way that really connects with the public. "That's hugely exciting."The potential for AI in weather prediction is immense, but AI won't replace traditional forecasting methods entirely. It's more likely to work alongside them and be another tool for meteorologists like me to use. For now, at least, I think my job is safe. Hopefully the real Derek will continue to say "hello, shwmae" for a long while yet.
Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Wales Online
Met Office says hot weather on the way but there's a catch
Met Office says hot weather on the way but there's a catch There's been a lot of 'changeable weather' the last week, so when will it get hot again? A spell of hot weather is on the way in Wales (Image: John Myers ) Those with school sports days and outdoor festivals and gigs in their diaries over the next few weeks will be hopeful of a return the beautifully warm and dry weather we had at the start of May. The good news is that a spell of hot weather is ahead for Wales in the second half of next week. The bad news is it could be accompanied by thunderstorms and showers. The Met Office's long range forecast for Monday June 9 to Wednesday, June 18 predicts "changeable weather" across Wales and the UK. It expects at the start of next week, we will experience showers or some longer spells of rain spreading in from the Atlantic. The heaviest and most prolonged rain, it says, will probably be across parts of the north and northwest, with the southeast likely driest. The forecast adds: "Temperatures are expected to be near normal or slightly below. "Into the second half of next week, there is potential for some warm or hot weather to develop. Article continues below "Particularly in the south and east, although this may be accompanied by heavy showers and thunderstorms. "Into the middle of June, high pressure may become more dominant. "This could bring periods of fine and dry weather, especially in south and temperatures rising above normal." Looking even further ahead for Thursday, June 19 to Thursday, July 3, the forecast reads: "Mid-June will probably see a good deal of dry weather across the UK. "High pressure will tend to dominate, especially in the south. "Toward the end of June and start of July, details are uncertain but conditions may become more changeable with some periods of unsettled weather. "Temperatures will probably be slightly higher than normal, perhaps turning hot at times." In the short term, The Met Office outlook for Friday to Sunday predicts showers, clearing to warm sunny spells on Friday. It adds that heavier and more frequent showers will follow on Saturday, with thunder and lightning possible, before becoming drier on Sunday, often breezy and feeling rather cool. Article continues below Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
The Independent
4 hours ago
- The Independent
Thunderstorms set to bring warm weather to a halt
The Met Office forecasts blustery showers, heavy rain, and possible hail and thunder for the UK, marking a stormy start to summer after a record-breaking sunny and warm spring. Temperatures are expected to remain mild in the mid- to high-teens, a contrast from May's peaks of 29.3C, with Scotland seeing 13C and London experiencing 19C on Thursday. Meteorologist Clare Nasir predicted wet weather and stronger winds, especially along channel coasts, with rain tracking eastward and potential for hail and thunder over the weekend. The UK experienced its warmest and sunniest spring on record, with the Met Office noting record mean temperatures and sunshine across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle highlighted that the UK's changing climate is leading to more frequent extreme conditions, such as prolonged dry, sunny weather, alongside natural variations.
