Following a weekend heat spike, the UK faces a shift toward cooler, wet, and windy conditions as low-pressure systems move across the country.
Key facts
- •Sunday temperatures reached nearly 29C in south-east England before a change in weather.
- •Last week was the wettest week in England since early February, according to the Environment Agency.
- •Northern and western Scotland may see wind gusts between 50-60mph on Tuesday.
- •Much of England and the entirety of Wales remain in drought conditions.
- •Spain recorded a temperature of 45.7C in Huelva last week, the country's highest for the year.
Meteorological summer has ended with a shift in weather patterns across the UK. After temperatures reached nearly 29C in south-east England on Sunday, a series of low-pressure systems is bringing cooler, wetter, and windier conditions to the region. While northern areas face stronger winds and rain, conditions are expected to settle by the middle of the week.
By the numbers
Weather Patterns and Regional Impacts
A weather front moving from the north-west is bringing cloud and showers across England and Wales, followed by cooler, less humid air. Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Cumbria are experiencing heavier rain, accompanied by strong, gusty southwesterly winds that are keeping temperatures around 17C in those areas. On Tuesday, a deep area of low pressure north-west of Scotland will bring windy conditions, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in northern and western Scotland. While these areas are accustomed to such winds, potential disruption is possible if the gusts funnel through the central lowlands.
Midweek Outlook
By Wednesday, the low-pressure system is expected to move into the North Sea, causing windy conditions along the east coast. Rising pressure will lead to a drier midweek for most of the UK, featuring sunshine and lighter winds. Showers are forecast to return to western parts of the country on Thursday before moving into eastern areas on Friday. Temperatures from midweek are expected to remain near the seasonal average, peaking at 22C in the south-east.
Timeline
- SundayA heat spike occurred with temperatures reaching nearly 29C in south-east England.
- MondayA weather front began moving from the north-west, bringing rain and wind.
- TuesdayA deep area of low pressure is expected to cause high winds in northern parts of the UK.
- WednesdayThe low-pressure system moves into the North Sea, leading to drier conditions.
- ThursdayShowers are expected to return to western parts of the UK.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Science & Environment.
