September 5th 2024.
As we approach the end of the week, many of us are eagerly anticipating what the weather will bring. Will it be a sunny and warm weekend, perfect for cozying up in our jumpers and putting up Halloween decorations? Unfortunately, it seems that this time around, the weather is playing a bit of a postcode lottery. While some areas may be lucky enough to experience a last-minute heat wave, others may not be so fortunate.
According to the independent weather forecasting service Netweather, central England will be turning red on Friday, indicating high temperatures. This is a welcome change from the dreary and miserable weather we've had this week. In fact, the heat is expected to remain in the high 20s throughout the weekend. However, behind this mini heat wave is a wave of humid air creeping in from the east.
Senior forecaster Jo Farrow warns that this warm and humid air may also bring in low clouds and murk from the North Sea, so it's best not to assume that it will be a sunny weekend everywhere. But for those in the north with light winds, it may be a glorious time to soak up some rays.
Yes, you read that right – a part of the UK will be coloured red on the weather map. This is due to the influx of humid air from Germany and Poland, which is expected to reach England on Thursday and continue to raise temperatures into the high 20s.
While western Scotland, the Lake District, Merseyside, and Manchester may also see warm temperatures reaching up to 25°C, the south and east may not be so lucky. In fact, London and most of the east and south are predicted to experience heavy rain – and a lot of it. The Met Office has even issued a yellow weather warning, which will be in effect from midnight to 11:59 pm on Friday, cautioning about possible travel disruptions and flooding due to heavy rains of up to 100mm.
This warning covers both England and Wales, with weather officials advising people to prepare for road closures, train disruptions, and bus cancellations. In some areas, communities may even be cut off due to flooded roads. This warning follows another one issued for today and tomorrow, covering south Wales, southeast England, and London.
As Netweather explains, the wet and windy weather in the south is a result of a "huge buckle" in the jet stream – a powerful wind that blows from west to east in the upper levels of the atmosphere. In simpler terms, this is what is causing the need for an umbrella on Friday. Additionally, Netweather predicts that southern Britain is at the highest risk of rain, as wet weather bands are expected to linger in the English Channel on both Thursday and Friday.
But it's not all doom and gloom. To the north of this unsettled weather, there is a chance for fine and warm conditions. However, low clouds and dampness from the North Sea may dampen the mood slightly. So, while some may be basking in the heat, others may need to stay prepared for potential rain and cooler temperatures. It seems that, as always, balance is key – even when it comes to the weather.
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