What will conditions be like near you this week as summer ends
The UK is set to experience heavy rain and stormy weather this week, marking the end of the latest mini-heatwave.
According to the Met Office, heavy rain and thunderstorms will spread across the country, with the west seeing cloudy conditions and scattered thunderstorms becoming more persistent on Sunday evening.
While the east may be drier to begin with, it is expected to be more cloudy than recent days, with more thunderstorms possible in the southeast later.
On Monday, there will be more heavy rain and thunderstorms, although it is expected to become drier and fresher from the west in the evening.
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Windy weather is also expected, especially during and around heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Jonathan Vautrey, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “There is a yellow warning for thunderstorms. Some heavy rain, localized flooding and disruption are possible in places.”
“They will move intermittently north throughout the afternoon into parts of Wales, the Midlands and south-east England.”
Futrey added that the beginning of Monday will be unstable, with rain falling eastward throughout the day, and there will be heavy rain in a large number of places.
The winds will then turn to increasing winds as we approach Tuesday, he said.
London and the South East
Sunday
The risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms continues at times in the evening and at night. Maximum temperature 22C.
Monday
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms and some warm sunshine, especially later in the afternoon. Windy at times. Maximum temperature 21C.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Skies will become overcast on Tuesday morning, with rain and strong winds expected later.
Heavy rain at times on Wednesday, especially in the afternoon. Widespread rain on Thursday, heavy and thundery in some places.
Southwest
Sunday
Frequent lightning and heavy rain are likely, which may cause some flooding and become drier later. Breezy at first with a maximum temperature of 20°C.
Monday
Heavy rain is likely at first but will become brighter during the morning. Some sunny spells will develop during the afternoon. Gusty winds and a feeling of cold with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Unsettled and somewhat autumnal with variable conditions. Periods of heavy rain mixed with brighter and drier spells. The weather will often be windy with coastal storms, and it will be colder than before.
⛈️ Thunderstorms and heavy rain will head into southern England during Sunday morning
🌂 More rain will spread from Wales towards Northern Ireland
🌤️ Northern Scotland will retain the sunshine after a cold start pic.twitter.com/ccwawFmkNJ
– Met Office (@metoffice) September 17, 2023
Midlands
Sunday
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are likely from the south. Maximum temperature 22C.
Monday
The rain will calm down at night, then heavy rain tomorrow, perhaps thunderstorms at times. The afternoon should see more sunny spells, but also occasional showers. Windy with a maximum temperature of 21°C.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Tuesday is cloudy with rain and stronger winds. Heavy rain at times on Wednesday, possibly moving towards late sunny spells. Widespread rain on Thursday, heavy and thundery in some places.
the Northeast
Sunday
It will be largely dry and cloudy during the day, but light rain and drizzle are possible over the Pennines. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to fall from the south later in the evening and during the early hours of Monday morning.
The best sunniest periods will be towards the east coast during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 17°C.
Monday
More heavy rain is likely Monday morning, moving towards the east. The afternoon should see more sunny spells, but there will also be showers at times. Windy with maximum temperature reaching 18°C.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Tuesday morning was cold, clouds moving in quickly, with rain and stronger winds later. Clearing Wednesday morning to allow for sunny spells. But widespread rain is expected on Thursday, heavy and thundery at times.
North West
Sunday
A fairly dry and warm day for most places. It is often quite cloudy but bright spells are possible. Possible rain and thunderstorms arriving from the south this evening. Breezy with a maximum temperature of 20°C.
Monday
Heavy rain during the morning, locally thundery. The weather becomes drier by the afternoon with increasingly sunny spells, albeit still with some rain. Windy and feeling cold with a maximum temperature of 17°C.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Unsettled and somewhat autumnal with variable conditions. Periods of heavy rain, mixed with sunnier and rainier spells. The winds are often accompanied by coastal storms. Colder than of late.
Things definitely feel different when we wake up today
It’s a frosty start for northern Scotland, but milder across southern England pic.twitter.com/dYw23uwB8G
– Met Office (@metoffice) September 17, 2023
Scotland
Sunday
It becomes drier and perhaps brighter for a while across Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in the afternoon.
Partly cloudy and moderate, with rain falling throughout. The rain will be heavy and continuous, especially in the west. Maximum temperature 18C.
Monday
Bouts of rain in the morning, heavy and persistent, with difficult driving conditions. It becomes brighter by late morning with some rain and gusty winds. Maximum temperature 17°C.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Tuesday morning is dry and bright, then rain arrives in the afternoon and becomes windy. Rain will fall overnight with sunshine and stormy rain on Wednesday. More sunshine and rain on Thursday as the winds decrease.
northern Ireland
Sunday
The weather will be cloudy with rain in most areas. It becomes drier for some time in the afternoon and feels somewhat warm and humid with a maximum temperature of 18°C.
Monday
Early heavy rain from the east in the early morning. A bright, breezy day with sunny spells and occasional rain, some heavy. Maximum temperature 17°C.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Breezy Tuesday with rain. Bright sun and stormy rain on Wednesday and Thursday, some heavy and thundery.
Wales
Sunday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms. Breezy, but warm at any brightness. Maximum temperature 20°C.
Monday
Heavy rain is possible at first but becomes brighter during the morning. Some sunny spells develop during the afternoon, although there is still a chance of showers. Gusty winds and a feeling of cold with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius.
From Tuesday to Thursday
Unsettled and somewhat autumnal with variable conditions. Periods of heavy rain, mixed with sunnier and rainier spells. The weather is often windy with coastal storms possible. Colder than of late.
