February 3rd 2024.
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rainfall that may cause flooding and travel disruptions. This alert, which covers western Scotland from Sunday evening until Monday night, is causing some concern for those living in affected areas. Before the rain hits, most of the UK can expect warmer temperatures and a few moments of sunshine peeking through the clouds. However, things may take a turn for the worse as experts warn of possible snowfall in northern regions later in the week. This has been dubbed the 'Troll from Trondheim', a powerful blast of snow coming from Norway.
David Hayter, the Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, explains that northern Scotland will likely experience persistent rain on Sunday, with a chance of it turning wintry in Shetland. The rain will then move north and pivot, before returning south on Monday. Some areas in the warning zone may experience a brief break from the rain, but there is still uncertainty about how far north it will reach. In total, 40-75 mm of rain is expected in the affected areas, with the possibility of 120-170 mm in the wettest regions such as Argyll, Lochaber, and Wester Ross.
As of this morning, the Environment Agency has issued 38 flood alerts and three more serious flood warnings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency also has one flood alert in place. In terms of weather, the north is expected to have a brighter start with some sunny spells and showers, while the south will be mostly cloudy with occasional breaks of sunshine. Wales and the southwest may experience some rain and drizzle.
The weather has been quite unpredictable, with windswept members of the public struggling to deal with the wind and rain. At the beach, a person struggles with their umbrella in the harsh conditions. This unsettled weather is expected to continue into next week, with colder temperatures in northern areas and the possibility of wintry showers over higher ground. As the week progresses, these wintry conditions may spread as rain moves up from the south, although the exact details are still uncertain.
WXCharts, a provider of interactive weather maps using Met Office data, predicts that the UK will experience its coldest day on February 10th. Temperatures may drop to -8C in certain areas of Scotland and Wales. In its long-range forecast, the Met Office mentions the possibility of hill snow over the weekend and the chance of colder conditions in the second week of February. It seems like we will have to keep an eye on the weather and prepare for any potential disruptions. Stay safe, everyone!
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