BRITS are set to face several days of grim weather this week – with thunder, heavy rain and gale-force winds of Storm Alex to lash Britain.
Storms will batter the country amid a miserably soggy start to the summer, with forecasters warning of floods and gales.
And the wet weather will continue this week, with heavy gales, thunder and rain to move in across the UK today, according to the Met Office.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Adam Thornhill said: “By the time Ex-Tropical Storm Alex gets near UK shores, it will have transitioned into a mature Atlantic low.
“Although it will have lost much of its strength, it will bring some unseasonably strong winds across the UK – especially to the northwest on Thursday and Friday. “
He added: “The track of the former storm currently looks to be grazing the far northwest of the UK on Thursday and Friday and, although the details are still being worked out, winds could be around 45mph for most in the north of the UK, with a chance of some gusts in excess of 55mph in some exposed northwestern island and coastal areas.”
A yellow weather warning was issued yesterday to alert Brits to possible flooding, travel disruption and power cuts.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
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London’s outlook for Wednesday
The mixed weather will continue tomorrow in London.
Londoners can expect sunshine and showers, with the rain mostly letting up by the evening.
“Sunny spells and scattered showers, heavier in the afternoon with a chance of thunder and hail. Showers dying out in the evening but further rain likely later in the night. Maximum temperature 22 °C.”
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Met Office issues Yellow Weather Warning amid heavy rain and thunderstorms
The Met Office has warned Brits in the north east of England and south of Scotland of incoming rain and thunder.
Issuing a Yellow Weather Warning, the office claims that these areas could experience flooding and thunder.
This warning will be kept in place from 1pm – 8pm on Wednesday.
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Storm Alex to batter the UK this weekend
According to the Met Office, Brits can expect strangely high winds for this time of year.
This comes as the remnants of tropical storm Alex batters the nation.
“An area of low pressure, previously Tropical Storm Alex, will move towards the northwest of Scotland, bringing strong winds and large waves to many northern and western areas,” said the Met Office.
Storm Alex has already killed two in Cuba, and while the weather will not be as extreme here, Brits can still expect brutal winds and rain.
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UK weather outlook for Thursday and Friday
Mostly dry tomorrow with variable amounts of cloud and with a chance of showers for northern England and Scotland. Rain will move in through the late afternoon to the west.
Friday will be breezy with sunny spells and showers, wettest in the morning, and towards western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Pollen levels continue to rise across the UK
As we move further into peak grass pollen season, pollen levels are on the rise once more.
According to the BBC, Wednesday and Thursday will see Pollen levels reach their highest for some time.
Those with allergies will want to make sure they aren’t too badly affected.
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What’s in store for this evening’s weather?
Clear spells as showers die out, but areas of light rain and drizzle continue across the north.
Murky conditions here, particularly across northeastern coasts.
Cold by daybreak in the south.
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Dramatic map shows rain sweeping across Britain
A MAP shows dramatic rain sweeping across the UK this week, as Storm Alex brings 55mph winds from the Atlantic.
Brits should be warned of stormy weather battering us with the Bank Holiday blues, after a Met Office map shows dark blue spreading from West to East across the nation.
The wet weather will douse northern areas of the UK, but it’s too difficult to tell where exactly it’ll hit.
Northern Ireland could be struck with thunder and lightening as the clouds move in.
And some areas in the North might even be bombarded by 20mm of rain in the same three hour period.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Adam Thornhill said: “The low-pressure on Wednesday will bring showers to most areas of the UK, but the heaviest, slow-moving downpours are expected in northern areas, including Northern Ireland, with a chance of associated thunder and lightning.
“Although rainfall amounts are still open to some uncertainty, there’s a chance some areas in the north could see in excess of 20mm of rain within a 3-hour period.”
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Scattered showers and thunder today
The Met Office tweeted: “Rain clearing eastern England on Wednesday morning, but lingering across central Scotland and the far NE of England
“Scattered heavy showers breaking out in many areas with a chance of hail and thunder in places
“Drier and sunnier across northwest Scotland.”
🌧️ Rain clearing eastern England on Wednesday morning, but lingering across central Scotland and the far NE of England
🌦️ Scattered heavy showers breaking out in many areas with a chance of hail and thunder in places ⛈️
🌤️ Drier and sunnier across northwest Scotland pic.twitter.com/gJLbIphuKg
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 7, 2022
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London’s outlook for Wednesday
The mixed weather will continue tomorrow in London.
Londoners can expect sunshine and showers, with the rain mostly letting up by the evening.
“Sunny spells and scattered showers, heavier in the afternoon with a chance of thunder and hail. Showers dying out in the evening but further rain likely later in the night. Maximum temperature 22 °C.”
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What is Storm Alex? Everything You need to know about the tropical storm set to hit the UK
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm makes its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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EXTREME winds to hit the UK this week
According to the Met Office, Brits can expect strangely high winds for this time of year.
This comes as the remnants of tropical storm Alex batters the nation.
“An area of low pressure, previously Tropical Storm Alex, will move towards the northwest of Scotland, bringing strong winds and large waves to many northern and western areas.”
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Manchester’s outlook for Wednesday
As with much of the country, those in Manchester can expect a warm day, with the occasional shower.
The morning will be wet, but that should quickly dry up in most areas.
“The last of the overnight rain soon clearing to the north, leaving a mixture of sunshine and slow moving showers, some of these locally heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 19 °C,” said the Met Office.
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London’s outlook for Wednesday
The mixed weather will continue tomorrow in London.
Londoners can expect sunshine and showers, with the rain mostly letting up by the evening.
“Sunny spells and scattered showers, heavier in the afternoon with a chance of thunder and hail. Showers dying out in the evening but further rain likely later in the night. Maximum temperature 22 °C.”
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In pictures: Brits endure thunderstorms as they explore London
Despite the frequent rain, and occasional thunderstorms, Brits continued to explore the capital.
Here, Londoners can be seen enjoying the views on Westminster Bridge.
London was packed with visitors this weekend, as the nation came together to celebrate The Queens Platinum Jubilee.
Alamy Live News
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Weekend outlook makes for bleak reading, as thunder hits the northwest
According to the Met Office, thunder and rain will hit the UK from Thursday to Saturday, as the unpredictable weather continues.
According to reports, Britain is set to be struck by the remnants of tropical storm Alex, that led to a number of deaths in Cuba last week.
The Met Office statement reads: “Sunshine and showers, locally heavy and thundery in the northwest. Best of the dry, sunny weather in the southeast. Temperatures around average. Becoming widely windy, strongest in the northwest.”
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Pollen levels to skyrocket this week
As we near peak grass pollen season, hey fever sufferers are in for a tough time.
Pollen levels across the nation are set to reach high levels in the coming days.
This time of year is always difficult for those with hey fever.
Have you been sneezing recently?
Very high pollen levels are expected across parts of England and Wales later in the week, as we near a peak in the grass pollen season 🤧 pic.twitter.com/XG3xcowmbE
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 7, 2022
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Weather a mixed bag this evening, says Met Office
The Met Office has released its nationwide forecast for this evening.
According to the statement, it will be a mild evening, with spots of rain hitting much of the country.
“Rain in the southwest moves northeastwards, with some heavy rain likely for some. Somewhat drier weather returns to some southwestern areas, while parts of Scotland remain dry. Mild in south.”
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London’s outlook for Tuesday
The Met Office has taken a look at the weather Londoners can expect on Tuesday.
It is set to be a warm day, with temperatures set to hit 22C.
The Met Office statement reads: “Widely dry and bright through the morning, though mostly cloudy in the far south with some patchy rain. Warm sunny spells and a few well scattered showers during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 22C.”
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What is Storm Alex? Everything You need to know about the tropical storm set to hit the UK
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm makes its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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‘Unusually strong winds for June’
Forecasters are predicting a more unsettled outlook for parts of the country later this week.
Sky News’ weather producer Joanna Robinson has said: “The weather is looking changeable this week, potentially turning unseasonably windy by Friday, especially in the North West.
“Ex-tropical storm Alex, which brought flooding to southern Florida, will track across the Atlantic over the next few days as a deep area of low pressure.
“There’s still some uncertainty on how close this low-pressure system will get – and therefore how strong the winds will be.
“At the moment it looks to get close enough to the UK on Friday to bring unusually strong winds for June, especially in the North West.”
“The deep area of low pressure will weaken as it pulls away northwards towards the Faroe Islands over the weekend, with winds slowly easing down across the UK,” she added.
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Mixture of cloud & sunny spells this evening
The Met Office has forecast that Brits tonight will see a ‘mixture of cloud and sunny spells’.
The weather service has also tweeted that: “A few scattered showers are possible in some southern areas, before a band of more general rain moves in from the southwest later”.
Most of the country will continue to see a mixture of cloud and sunny spells as we move into this evening 🌤️
A few scattered showers are possible in some southern areas, before a band of more general rain moves in from the southwest later 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/qY7HKmYX6z
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 7, 2022
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Dramatic map shows rain sweeping across Britain
A MAP shows dramatic rain sweeping across the UK this week, as Storm Alex brings 55mph winds from the Atlantic.
Brits should be warned of stormy weather battering us with the Bank Holiday blues, after a Met Office map shows dark blue spreading from West to East across the nation.
The wet weather will douse northern areas of the UK, but it’s too difficult to tell where exactly it’ll hit.
Northern Ireland could be struck with thunder and lightening as the clouds move in.
And some areas in the North might even be bombarded by 20mm of rain in the same three hour period.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Adam Thornhill said: “The low-pressure on Wednesday will bring showers to most areas of the UK, but the heaviest, slow-moving downpours are expected in northern areas, including Northern Ireland, with a chance of associated thunder and lightning.
“Although rainfall amounts are still open to some uncertainty, there’s a chance some areas in the north could see in excess of 20mm of rain within a 3-hour period.”
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UK weather outlook for Thursday and Friday
Mostly dry tomorrow with variable amounts of cloud and with a chance of showers for northern England and Scotland. Rain will move in through the late afternoon to the west.
Friday will be breezy with sunny spells and showers, wettest in the morning, and towards western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Tonight’s weather
The evening will start off wet for parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern Wales and England with rain and showers and it will be dry in other areas, with clear spells.
By the early hours, many areas will be mostly dry and cloudy with the odd shower over central England. Gentle westerly winds.
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What is Storm Alex? Everything You need to know about the tropical storm set to hit the UK
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit the UK this week, as the remnants of a tropical storm makes its way to our shores.
Storm Alex became the first named Atlantic storm this week, as it hit Florida and Cuba.
Currently, the storm is making its way to Bermuda after causing a number of deaths in Cuba.
Reports have suggested that the leftovers of this far-away storm will hit the UK.
While it will not be as extreme as it is across the Atlantic, Brits should still brace for some unpleasant weather.
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