BRITAIN is set to be bombarded with rain and thunder this week as a "polar airmass" brings a wave of freezing rain & wind to the UK.
Flood alerts are in place in Scotland as the nation prepares for a a deluge of rainy weather and possible flooding across its southern boarder.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says: “Locally heavy rain may affect the east of the area during late Sunday evening and Monday morning.
“There is a risk of localised flooding impacts from surface water and smaller rivers. Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads and disruption to travel.
“Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.”
A band of rain sweeping in from the west will see gales batter the coast from Tuesday, while thunder and lightning is likely later in the week.
Temperatures could drop as low as 4C as a frozen band of wind hits the nation.
Read our weather blog below for the latest news & forecasts…
- henry moore
Bookies SLASH odds on this being the hottest summer EVER
Ladbrokes have slashed the odds on this year’s summer being a scorcher.
Having been a 10/11 shot last week, the bookies now make it just 1/2 for this year to play host to the hottest summer EVER.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Temperatures have already reached sweltering highs this month, and the latest odds suggest it’ll be more of the same with record-breaking sunshine on the way.”
- henry moore
Prepare for rain this afternoon
It will be a wet and windy afternoon for those in the west and northwest, as a band of rain batters the regions.
The wet weather will gradually move eastwards during the afternoon.
The south can expect a dry period, with temperatures in the late teens or early twenties.
- henry moore
In pictures: Glorious summer sunrise pictured in Hampshire
Despite the unsettled and often extreme weather, this morning was a bright and glorious one in parts of the country.
Pictured below, a stunning sunrise looms over Hampshire, reflecting against the glassy surface of a lake.
It is set to be a cloudy day of sporadic showers across the UK today, with weather warnings active in parts of Scotland.
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- henry moore
UV levels low in much of the country today
A rare occurrence for this time of year, UV levels will be low for most Brits today.
Apart from in eastern regions, UV will be low to medium.
Nonetheless, it is still important to protect your skin this summer.
Here are some tips to do so:
- Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours.
- Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs.
- Consider options to protect your children.
- Wear a wide brim hat to shade your face, head, ears, and neck.
- Wear wraparound sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
- Use sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher, for both UVA and UVB protection.
- Avoid indoor tanning. Indoor tanning is particularly dangerous for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of developing melanoma.
Remember to protect your eyes in the summer sunshine
Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.
More information can be found here.
Pollen levels VERY HIGH in the east today
Much of the east and southeast will experience extremely high levels of pollen today, according to the BBC.
The further north one travels the lower the pollen levels will become.
Dealing with Hay Fever can be tough at this time of year, but there are some important steps to take to avoid discomfort.
Here is some NHS advice:
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
Solar flare expected to hit Earth TODAY
SPACE weather experts have their eye on a mysterious solar flare.
The flare is said to be a coronal mass ejection that erupted from the Sun on June 26.
A coronal mass ejection is also referred to as a CME.
It’s a huge expulsion of plasma from the Sun’s outer layer, called the corona.
Space scientists aren’t sure whether the solar flare will hit Earth but predict it has a chance on either June 28 or 29.
The experts at SpaceWeather.com explained: “Yesterday, June 26th, a bright CME billowed away from the sun’s southern hemisphere.
“The strange thing is, analysts aren’t certain which side of the sun it came from.
“Some clues suggest farside, others Earthside.
“If it is an Earthside event, it could reach us late on June 28th or June 29th.”
Could the warm weather make a return?
Some forecasters believe the warmth could return towards the end of next week.
Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said some models suggest scorching 32C sunshine in central and eastern England on Thursday.
There are “some blow torch runs” in summertime forecasts which “definitely needs watching”.
Another four heatwaves have been predicted by the time the season ends, with temperatures reaching “well into the high 30s”.
What Brits should expect in early July
Brits could be hit with heavy showers and thunderstorms in the first week of July, as the unsettled weather continues, claim the Met Office
“Sunny spells for many with a few showers at the end of June and beginning of July, there is a low risk of heavy, and possibly thundery showers associated with these in the south and east of the UK.
Winds are expected to be moderate or strong at times, especially in the northwest and near heavy showers. The unsettled conditions are likely to be confined to the north of the country through the later part of the period, perhaps bringing longer spells of rain to these areas.
“Southern areas likely staying drier, although with the risk of showers remaining. Temperatures are expected to be near normal, locally warm in parts of the east and southeast.”
- henry moore
Brits could be hit with at least TWO more heatwaves this summer, says forecaster
Leon Brown of US-based forecaster The Weather Company said: “More heatwaves imported from the continent to the UK are forecast this summer, each reaching at least 28C – and likely higher – and each lasting several days.”
Two heatwaves could be on the cards in August and even September, he said.
This news comes just two weeks after Brits roasted in 34C temperatures, leading to some of the hottest days on record.
Extremely high temperatures are becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the UK, experts have claimed.
- henry moore
London outlook for Today: Warm and sunny, with a chance of Rain
The Met Office has reported its forecast for London tomorrow.
Brits in the area can expect a warm but windy day, with lots of sunshine and the chance of clouds.
Temperatures will be be in the low to mid 20s.
“Long periods of warm sunshine, but rather breezy. Sunshine turning hazy through the afternoon as clouds gradually thicken from the west. Outbreaks of rain possible overnight, mainly in the west. Maximum temperature 23 °C.”
- henry moore
Manchester outlook for Tuesday
Mancunians are in for another day of mixed weather tomorrow, as periods of warm weather are interrupted with showers.
Temperatures will be around 19C.
“Rain and brisk winds will affect west Cumbria and the west coast of Lancashire at times. Most other parts will be fine, but with some showery rain arriving later. Maximum temperature 19 °C,” report the Met Office.
- henry moore
Make sure to protect yourself from UV rays this summer
As the summer reaches its peak, and temperatures rise, as do the levels of UV across the country.
UV can be highly damaging to your skin, leading to sped up ageing and in serious cases, caner.
So, here are some top tips from the CDC to avoid sun damage this summer:
- Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours.
- Wear clothes that cover your arms and legs.
- Consider options to protect your children.
- Wear a wide brim hat to shade your face, head, ears, and neck.
- Wear wraparound sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
- Use sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher, for both UVA and UVB protection.
- Avoid indoor tanning. Indoor tanning is particularly dangerous for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of developing melanoma.
Scotland to be battered with a DELUGE of rain tomorrow
According to the Met Office, Scotland is at risk of flooding after a barrage of rain and thunder hits the country.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning in response to this dangerous weather.
The unsettled weather will continue into the end of the week, as the summer weather recedes.
Top tips for Hay fever sufferers
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
- henry moore
What to expect in London later this week
The Met Office has revealed the forecast Londoners can expect as the week goes on.
“Cloudier Wednesday as a slow-moving band of showery rain pushes east.
“More unsettled Thursday with showers, perhaps turning heavy and thundery early on. Drier and brighter Friday. Feeling warm.”
- henry moore
Wimbledon weather update
The first day of Wimbledon is upon us, and unfortunately, play has been halted by rain.
Heavy rain and thunder has hit London in recent hours, as unpredictable weather hits the UK.
Tomorrow will reportedly be more pleasant, with the Met Office saying it will be: “Fine and dry on Tuesday with sunny intervals.
“Cloud thickening from the west during the afternoon, turning sunshine increasingly hazy. Some patchy light rain possible in western parts late on. Maximum temperature 22 °C.”
- henry moore
Bookies SLASH odds on this being the hottest summer EVER
Ladbrokes have slashed the odds on this year’s summer being a scorcher.
Having been a 10/11 shot last week, the bookies now make it just 1/2 for this year to play host to the hottest summer EVER.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Temperatures have already reached sweltering highs this month, and the latest odds suggest it’ll be more of the same with record-breaking sunshine on the way.”
- henry moore
Brits could be hit with at least TWO more heatwaves this summer, says forecaster
Leon Brown of US-based forecaster The Weather Company said: “More heatwaves imported from the continent to the UK are forecast this summer, each reaching at least 28C – and likely higher – and each lasting several days.”
Two heatwaves could be on the cards in August and even September, he said.
This news comes just two weeks after Brits roasted in 34C temperatures, leading to some of the hottest days on record.
Extremely high temperatures are becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the UK, experts have claimed.
- henry moore
Met Office outlines exactly where the rain will fall this week
Brits are in for a wet and windy week, as rain interrupts the sunny weather across the land.
In a new graphic produced by the Met Office, one can see where exactly the rain shall fall in the next 24 hours, and how much there will be.
This comes as the organisation issues a yellow weather warning across the south of Scotland, with heavy rains set to batter the region.
- Louis Allwood
What to expect from tomorrow's weather warning
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Louis Allwood
Met Office release tomorrow 4cast
Rain, heavy in places, and strong winds continuing slowly east across northern and other western areas.
Warm with sunny spells ahead of this, whilst heavy showers follow across Northern Ireland.
- Louis Allwood
Rainy start in Cardiff tomorrow
Rain will affect the west coast during the morning. Mainly dry elsewhere, with some bright spells.
However, the wet weather will extend eastwards through the afternoon.
Windy in exposed areas with maximum temperatures of 19 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Cardiff to see lows of 10C tonight
A sunny evening will be followed by a generally dry night.
Cloud and wind will increase during the night, and some showers will reach the west coast just after dawn with minimum temperatures of 10 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Solar flare expected to hit Earth TOMORROW
SPACE weather experts have their eye on a mysterious solar flare.
The flare is said to be a coronal mass ejection that erupted from the Sun on June 26.
A coronal mass ejection is also referred to as a CME.
It's a huge expulsion of plasma from the Sun's outer layer, called the corona.
Space scientists aren't sure whether the solar flare will hit Earth but predict it has a chance on either June 28 or 29.
The experts at SpaceWeather.com explained: "Yesterday, June 26th, a bright CME billowed away from the sun's southern hemisphere.
"The strange thing is, analysts aren't certain which side of the sun it came from.
"Some clues suggest farside, others Earthside.
"If it is an Earthside event, it could reach us late on June 28th or June 29th."
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