Britons are bracing for heavy rainfall as 18 regions are on high alert due to a 250-mile stretch of rain moving across the nation. Following a period of damp and cool weather, scorching temperatures are expected in the upcoming days, but inclement weather is forecasted before the heatwave hits, with significant rain expected to arrive by Tuesday.
The approach of low-pressure systems from the Atlantic Ocean is causing unsettled conditions and rainfall midweek. According to BBC weather forecaster Jennifer Bartram, winds will decrease as a new weather front approaches, bringing a heavier downpour, especially affecting southwest England, Wales, and the Midlands later on Tuesday.
The Met Office’s map indicates that the most intense rainfall is projected for Tuesday afternoon and evening, primarily impacting the Midlands, the southwest, parts of Wales, and Scotland. Rainfall rates could reach up to 8mm per hour in some areas, with northern Scotland potentially experiencing rates of up to 32mm per hour during the same period.
The Met Office’s Monday forecast suggests a dry day with sunny intervals, but showers may move eastward across southern regions, potentially accompanied by thunder. Cloud cover will increase in the west and north with evening rain, while winds will be light to moderate, and temperatures will remain near average.
Looking ahead to Tuesday through Thursday, the forecast indicates cloudy conditions in the west and north with intermittent heavy rainfall. Brighter intervals are expected to develop, with blustery showers later on, particularly in the north. The southeast will experience warmer temperatures than the rest of the country, where temperatures will be around average levels.