Brits may enjoy 20 °C today, even warmer than Lisbon, but heavy rain warnings remain in place across several regions.
Weather Whiplash: Brits Basking in 21°C Heat While Rain Warnings Loom Across UK
By Arezki AMIRI
Published on 16 October 2024 14:37
Brits are set to enjoy an unexpected warm weather today, with temperatures soaring to 20 °C, outpacing those in Portugal. This increase in temperature is part of an Indian Summer, while some locations may see severe rain and flooding owing to continuing weather warnings.
According to the Met Office, temperatures will be around 5 °C above the seasonal average, particularly in the south of England, where people can expect a balmy day. However, while some parts of the UK enjoy this Indian Summer warmth, others face unsettled weather.
Weather Warnings
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is in effect until midday on Wednesday, affecting a broad area:
- From Plymouth to Manchester
- Includes Wales, the West Midlands, and parts of southwest England.
While some regions brace for rain, those in drier areas will enjoy significantly warmer conditions compared to recent days.
Interestingly, the UK's weather today will surpass that of Lisbon, which is also forecast to reach 20 °C but faces a 90-95% chance of thunderstorms. This positions the UK as the warmer locale compared to Portugal's capital.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Strong winds across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northwest England and northwest Wales
Sunday 0300 – Monday 1200
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— Met Office (@metoffice) October 16, 2024
Weekly Weather Forecast
The Met Office anticipates a “milder but more unsettled” week ahead, with the likelihood of heavy rain and strong winds.
- Wednesday's Outlook: Expect outbreaks of heavy rain affecting northern and western parts, with drier conditions in the east and southeast, where it will feel warm in the sunshine.
- Evening Forecast: “Outbreaks of heavy rain” will move northeast, with southern and western areas drying out overnight.
- Thursday's Weather: Early rain will clear the northeast, ushering in a brighter day with sunny spells and scattered showers.
Weekend Projections
Looking ahead to the weekend, the Met Office forecasts:
- Friday: Rain and brisk winds in northwestern areas, while the southeast remains drier and brighter.
- Sunday: Expect rain moving eastward, followed by clearer skies, although it will be widely wet and windy.
So, while some Britons are enjoying unseasonably warm weather, others are having to remain vigilant for heavy rain due to ongoing weather warnings.