Extensive rainfall is expected across various parts of the UK on Monday, as cautioned by the Met Office.
Official weather maps from the Met Office indicate a high likelihood of heavy showers in several regions, including western Scotland and parts of Northwest England.
The inclement conditions are anticipated to persist through the week, contrasting sharply with the recent sunny spell. While temperatures soared to 27.3C in Charlwood, Surrey, on Friday, they are set to decrease as a low-pressure system moves northeast.
This shift will bring cooler and wetter weather, especially affecting western UK regions. Forecast charts from the Met Office highlight Dumfries and Galloway, as well as the Scottish Borders, as the areas most impacted by Monday’s gloomy weather. Showers, potentially accompanied by thunder, are expected in southern regions like the Cornish coasts and parts of Devon.
The Met Office’s outlook from Monday to Wednesday projects: “Rain will affect northern areas on Monday and Tuesday, while southern regions will experience increasing heat and humidity with a chance of showers. Wednesday may see showers or longer periods of rain.”
According to The Express, temperatures are expected to drop starting Sunday, with western UK regions experiencing around 17C on Monday, a significant decrease from the 27.3C peak recorded in Southeast England on Friday.
Chief forecaster Chris Bulmer from the Met Office stated, “A change in weather conditions early next week will bring back warmer weather to England and Wales, albeit with showers or possible thunderstorms in some areas, contrasting with much of the summer. While some southern parts may see minimal rainfall, the north is expected to remain cooler with a potential for heavy rain, particularly over parts of Scotland.”
The release of these forecasts follows the recent declaration by the Environment Agency (EA) that over half of England had been experiencing intense heat, leading to drought status in multiple regions.
Central, eastern, and southern England were particularly affected, signaling the likelihood of further water use restrictions in the future.
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