Londoners are braced for a week of unsettled weather
Londoners woke up to heavy rain of a dreary Monday morning (20 October). Commuters on Monday morning got off to a miserable start, with showers from the early hours set to last for much of the day. But an end to the rain is in sight – albeit it might come back at intervals.
Temperatures on Monday will remain relatively mild at 14C for much of the afternoon, but will be accompanied by rain which will only cease at around 9pm, according to the Met Office. Tomorrow (Tuesday) is expected to be a much drier day with little chance of rainfall and temperatures will remain stable, hitting 15C in the late afternoon. It is a pattern set to continue into Wednesday, which may see some light showers in the evening.
However, there will be a sharp contrast later in the week, with heavy showers predicted to return on Thursday and endure for much of the day, while temperatures will drop several degrees, reaching no higher than around 12C. The cool spell will last throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said: “By Wednesday evening we’ll see increasingly unsettled weather moving in from the west. Overnight on Wednesday heavy rain and some strong gusty winds will move along the south of the UK. Accumulations of 25-40mm of rain are possible over twelve hours or so in southern counties.
“The unsettled conditions will become more widespread across the UK through Thursday with further heavy showers bringing more rainfall to many parts of the UK. It is possible severe weather warnings will be issued for this unsettled weather, and with some uncertainty over the exact positioning and detail of the low-pressure system, people should keep up to date with the weather forecast as it evolves this week.”
Temperatures highs in London across next week
- Monday, October 20: Rain showers and a gentle breeze, with a peak temperature of 16C.
- Tuesday, October 21: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze, with a peak of 16C.
- Wednesday, October 22: Light rain showers and winds, with a peak temperature of 15C.
- Thursday, October 23: Showers and a gentle breeze, with a top temperature of 13C.
- Friday, October 24: Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze, with mercury rising to 13C.
- Saturday, October 25: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with a peak of 11C.
- Sunday, October 26: Spells of gentle sunshine and chance of showers, with a peak of 10C.
Forecast for London
Today: Frequent showers spreading east, occasionally heavy with the risk of hail and thunder. The showers continuing into the evening, before gradually easing after dark. Becoming windy in places, more especially around exposed coastal areas. Maximum temperature 16 °C. Tonight, any showers will gradually ease to leave a largely dry night, with some clear spells developing. Some mist and fog patches forming in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Tuesday: Early fog patches clearing to give some bright or occasional sunny spells. Cloud increasing to bring occasional showers eastwards during the afternoon. Breezy. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Largely dry with sunny spells Wednesday, once early fog patches clear. Turning wet and windy Thursday, with risk of coastal gales. Rain clearing to showers Friday, still windy. Cooler.
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