Weekend Washout Expected Across Britain
Mild Temperatures to Give Way to Heavy Showers
Britons are bracing themselves for a weekend washout as the Met Office issues a rain warning for the entire England and Wales, with torrential downpours expected to sweep across the country from the west. This drastic change in weather comes after Thursday, the warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures soaring abnormally high to 16C in some regions.
Yellow Rain Weather Warning in Place
A two-day yellow rain weather warning will be active from 3pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday, as confirmed by Alex Burkill, a meteorologist at the Met Office. Burkill warns, “There is more wet weather to come as we go through this weekend. A band of rain is going to sweep its way in from the west as we go from Saturday into Sunday, initially across Northern Ireland before spreading to western parts of Scotland, England, and Wales. Some of this rain is expected to be heavy, potentially causing localised flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages.”
Potential Impact and Forecast
Forecast for Friday indicates mild and dry conditions with light rain expected in the evening. However, up to 20mm of rain is forecasted with 40mm over higher grounds, presenting risks of travel disruptions including delays in bus and train services and localized flooding. Currently, nine flood warnings and 109 flood alerts are in place across England in preparation for the impending rain.
Met Office’s Five-Day Weather Forecast
– **Friday:** Early rain clearing from eastern regions, giving way to a bright day with sunny spells. Showers developing, particularly focused on England and Wales. Mild temperatures expected.
– **Friday Night:** Mostly dry evening with cloud thickening in western areas overnight, leading to light rain or drizzle. Possibility of hill fog. Clear spells persisting in the east.
– **Saturday:** Cloudy day with outbreaks of rain in western areas, intensifying in the evening. Drier conditions in the east with sunny spells, but rain expected after dark.
– **Outlook (Sunday to Tuesday):** Rain clearing on Sunday morning with sunny spells. Monday remains dry with sunshine, but turning wet and windy from the northwest on Tuesday.
FAQs
**Q: What is the duration of the yellow rain weather warning issued by the Met Office?**
A: The warning will be in effect from 3pm on Saturday to 6pm on Sunday.
**Q: How much rainfall is expected over the weekend in some regions?**
A: Up to 20mm of rain is forecasted with 40mm expected over higher grounds.
**Q: What potential impacts are associated with the heavy rain forecasted?**
A: The heavy rain may lead to localized flooding, travel disruptions including delays, and possible power outages.
**Q: How many flood warnings and alerts are currently in place across England?**
A: There are nine flood warnings and 109 flood alerts active in preparation for the upcoming rain.
**Q: What is the weather outlook for Monday according to the Met Office’s forecast?**
A: Monday is expected to remain dry with further spells of sunshine.
**Q: Which areas are likely to experience heavy downpours during the weekend?**
A: Western areas are forecasted to have a cloudy day with outbreaks of heavy rain on Saturday.
**Q: What drastic change in weather is anticipated following the warmest day of the year on Thursday?**
A: Mild temperatures are expected to make way for heavy showers across England and Wales over the weekend.
**Q: How has the Met Office described the weather pattern for the upcoming weekend?**
A: The Met Office has forecasted a band of rain sweeping in from the west, potentially causing localised flooding and travel disruptions.
**Q: What impact did the warm temperatures on Thursday have on the country?**
A: Thursday marked the warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching an abnormally high 16C in some parts of the UK.
**Q: What type of weather conditions are expected for Sunday and Tuesday?**
A: Sunday is expected to have sunny spells after morning rain clears, while Tuesday is predicted to turn wetter and windier from the northwest.
