Weather forecast UK tomorrow – Massive storms to rip through country as brutal ‘polar airmass’ hits | The Sun
BRITAIN is set to be bombarded with rain and thunder this week as a "polar airmass" brings a wave of freezing rain and wind to BATTER UK.
Flood alerts are in place in Scotland as the nation prepares for a a deluge of rainy weather and possible flooding across its southern boarder.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says: “Locally heavy rain may affect the east of the area during late Sunday evening and Monday morning.
“There is a risk of localised flooding impacts from surface water and smaller rivers. Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads and disruption to travel.
“Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.”
A band of rain sweeping in from the west will see gales batter the coast from Tuesday, while thunder and lightning is likely later in the week.
Temperatures could drop as low as 4C as a frozen band of wind hits the nation.
Read our weather blog below for the latest news & forecasts…
- henry moore
Make sure to protect yourself from UV rays this summer
As the summer reaches its peak, and temperatures rise, as do the levels of UV across the country.
UV can be highly damaging to your skin, leading to sped up ageing and in serious cases, caner.
So, here are some top tips from the CDC to avoid sun damage this summer:
- Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours.
- Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs.
- Consider options to protect your children.
- Wear a wide brim hat to shade your face, head, ears, and neck.
- Wear wraparound sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
- Use sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher, for both UVA and UVB protection.
- Avoid indoor tanning. Indoor tanning is particularly dangerous for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of developing melanoma.
Scotland to be battered with a DELUGE of rain tomorrow
According to the Met Office, Scotland is at risk of flooding after a barrage of rain and thunder hits the country.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning in response to this dangerous weather.
The unsettled weather will continue into the end of the week, as the summer weather recedes.
Top tips for Hay fever sufferers
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
- henry moore
What to expect in London later this week
The Met Office has revealed the forecast Londoners can expect as the week goes on.
"Cloudier Wednesday as a slow-moving band of showery rain pushes east.
"More unsettled Thursday with showers, perhaps turning heavy and thundery early on. Drier and brighter Friday. Feeling warm."
- henry moore
Wimbledon weather update
The first day of Wimbledon is upon us, and unfortunately, play has been halted by rain.
Heavy rain and thunder has hit London in recent hours, as unpredictable weather hits the UK.
Tomorrow will reportedly be more pleasant, with the Met Office saying it will be: "Fine and dry on Tuesday with sunny intervals.
"Cloud thickening from the west during the afternoon, turning sunshine increasingly hazy. Some patchy light rain possible in western parts late on. Maximum temperature 22 °C."
Zac Goodwin/PA Wire. - henry moore
Bookies SLASH odds on this being the hottest summer EVER
Ladbrokes have slashed the odds on this year’s summer being a scorcher.
Having been a 10/11 shot last week, the bookies now make it just 1/2 for this year to play host to the hottest summer EVER.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Temperatures have already reached sweltering highs this month, and the latest odds suggest it’ll be more of the same with record-breaking sunshine on the way.”
- henry moore
Brits could be hit with at least TWO more heatwaves this summer,says forecaster
Leon Brown of US-based forecaster The Weather Company said: “More heatwaves imported from the continent to the UK are forecast this summer, each reaching at least 28C – and likely higher – and each lasting several days.”
Two heatwaves could be on the cards in August and even September, he said.
This news comes just two weeks after Brits roasted in 34C temperatures, leading to some of the hottest days on record.
Extremely high temperatures are becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the UK, experts have claimed.
- henry moore
Met Office outlines exactly where the rain will fall this week
Brits are in for a wet and windy week, as rain interrupts the sunny weather across the land.
In a new graphic produced by the Met Office, one can see where exactly the rain shall fall in the next 24 hours, and how much there will be.
This comes as the organisation issues a yellow weather warning across the south of Scotland, with heavy rains set to batter the region.
- henry moore
Remember to protect your eyes in the summer sunshine
Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.
More information can be found here.
- henry moore
How will the start of the week unfold?
A dry and bright start with long sunny spells in London.
Scattered showers breaking out widely by the afternoon, perhaps merging into longer spells of rain.
Drier later with skies clearing and maximum temperatures of 20 °C.
- henry moore
How to protect yourself from UV rays
As the summer reaches its peak, and temperatures rise, as do the levels of UV across the country.
UV can be highly damaging to your skin, leading to sped up ageing and in serious cases, caner.
So, here are some top tips from the CDC to avoid sun damage this summer:
- Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours.
- Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs.
- Consider options to protect your children.
- Wear a wide brim hat to shade your face, head, ears, and neck.
- Wear wraparound sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
- Use sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher, for both UVA and UVB protection.
- Avoid indoor tanning. Indoor tanning is particularly dangerous for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of developing melanoma.
In pictures: Showers halt play at Wimbledon
The first day of the legendary tennis tourney had to be halted today, as rainy spells continue to hit the UK.
This comes as the Met Office predicts an unsettled week across Britain, with summer sunshine often being interrupted by rainy spells.
It will likely brighten up for Londoners by the end of the day, with temperatures in the low 20s.
More rain to come this afternoon
Rain will continue to fall into this afternoon across much of the country, according to the Met Office.
However, as they day wears on, the rain will let up in the west.
Brits are in for a wet and windy week, with the Met Office declaring a yellow weather warning tomorrow in parts of Scotland.
Top tips for Hay fever sufferers
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
Windy weather set to batter the UK tomorrow
As pictured in this new graphic, Brits are set to be hit with heavy winds and rain tomorrow.
Rain and wind will move in from the west, before causing extreme conditions in Scotland.
In response to this weather, the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning in the southeast of Scotland.
- henry moore
Bookies SLASH odds on this being the hottest summer EVER
Ladbrokes have slashed the odds on this year's summer being a scorcher.
Having been a 10/11 shot last week, the bookies now make it just 1/2 for this year to play host to the hottest summer EVER.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Temperatures have already reached sweltering highs this month, and the latest odds suggest it'll be more of the same with record-breaking sunshine on the way."
- henry moore
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Tuesday
Southwest Scotland is set to be battered by heavy rain and storms on Tuesday.
According to the Met Office, the warning will remain in place from 2am to 6pm.
Despite this rain, temperatures will remain warm, settling around 18C in the area.
- henry moore
What Brits should expect in early July
Brits could be hit with heavy showers and thunderstorms in the first week of July, as the unsettled weather continues, claim the Met Office
“Sunny spells for many with a few showers at the end of June and beginning of July, there is a low risk of heavy, and possibly thundery showers associated with these in the south and east of the UK.
Winds are expected to be moderate or strong at times, especially in the northwest and near heavy showers. The unsettled conditions are likely to be confined to the north of the country through the later part of the period, perhaps bringing longer spells of rain to these areas.
“Southern areas likely staying drier, although with the risk of showers remaining. Temperatures are expected to be near normal, locally warm in parts of the east and southeast.”
- henry moore
A look at this week: Sunshine and showers
It will be a mixed week across the UK, as periods of rain interrupt the mostly sunny weather.
Temperatures will remain in the early 20s throughout the south, while in the mid-teens for the north.
Showers will be ever present during this week, but Thursday will see large amounts of rain impact the country.
- henry moore
In pictures: Brits enjoy the Sunday sunshine
It was a warm and dry day yesterday across much of the country.
This pleasant weather saw many Brits head to their nearest parks and beaches to enjoy the summer sunshine.
This comes as forecasts reveal that Brits could be in for at least two more heatwaves before the summer ends.
Graham Hunt/BNPS - henry moore
This morning's outlook
It will be cooler this morning across much of the country than in recent days.
The south and southeast will be mostly dry, whereas the west and north will be hit with rain.
As the morning progresses, temperatures will be around 12C-15C
- Joseph Gamp
Weather summary for today & tonight
The Met Office says a "band of showery rain will move eastwards, heavy in places", especially in the east this afternoon "with a risk of isolated thunder".
"Western areas turning dry with sunny spells by the afternoon," it added.
"Tonight will be mostly dry with long clear spells in the south and east, allowing it to turn rather chilly.
"Becoming wet and windy in the northwest."
- Joseph Gamp
More heatwaves on the cards this summer, says forecaster
Leon Brown of US-based forecaster The Weather Company said: "More heatwaves imported from the continent to the UK are forecast this summer, each reaching at least 28C – and likely higher – and each lasting several days."
Two heatwaves could be on the cards in August and even September, he said.
- Joseph Gamp
Hot weather to return next week, say forecasters
Some forecasters believe the warmth could return towards the end of next week.
Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said some models suggest scorching 32C sunshine in central and eastern England on Thursday.
There are "some blow torch runs" in summertime forecasts which "definitely needs watching".
Another four heatwaves have been predicted by the time the season ends, with temperatures reaching "well into the high 30s".
- Joseph Gamp
Around 30mm of rain fell in west Lancashire in just ONE hour
The Met Office tweeted: "Whilst SE England is starting dry, some heavy showery rain is affecting more western parts, along with Wales.
"There are reports of 30mm of rain falling in just 1 hour in parts of west Lancashire.
"Meanwhile, brighter skies and fewer showers are affecting N Ireland and W Scotland."
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