Storm Warning: Easter Sunshine to Turn Sour by Sunday
The Easter weekend brought dry, fine weather for most of the UK—but don’t get too comfortable. From late Sunday, that pleasant spell is set to be shoved aside by a blast of unsettled, wet, and windy conditions.
High pressure that kept skies sunny is packing up and drifting east. In its place, a westerly wind from the Atlantic will sweep in, dragging spells of rain and strong gusts across the country.
Rain and Wind Hits Northern Ireland and Scotland First
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly warned: “The dry and settled conditions are ending starting Sunday afternoon, first hitting Northern Ireland and Scotland. Expect rain to turn into blustery showers overnight into Monday.”
Elsewhere, Sunday will be mostly dry but increasingly cloudy, with rain pushing into Wales and southwest England by evening. The wet weather will then spread eastwards, bringing showers into Monday.
Wet and Wild Week Ahead
The soggy, blustery drama won’t stop there. A developing low-pressure system from the Atlantic is set to unleash a sustained period of heavy rain and high winds from Tuesday into Wednesday.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates explained: “This low could bring disruptive winds of 60-70 mph in exposed coastal and upland areas, along with 30-40mm of rain. There’s even a chance of snow on northern high grounds. Coastal regions, especially in the west and south, should brace for large waves.”
Warnings could be issued soon once forecasters pinpoint the low’s exact track and strength.
Further Unsettled Weather Into Thursday and Beyond
The low-pressure system is expected to drift into the North Sea by Wednesday night, but the UK won’t get a clear break just yet. More wind and rain spells could hit later next week, keeping the soggy, blustery trend going.
Keep your brollies handy—this week’s weather isn’t for the faint-hearted.
