Menu
16/01/2009
'Windy, Wintry' Weather Expected For UK
In a marked change to the quiet and frosty weather of the winter so far, Met Office forecasters are expecting a mix of windy, wintry weather this weekend and next week.
Atlantic weather systems will bring gales to many parts with spells of heavy rain and a mix of hail, sleet and snow showers.
Saturday evening and night is expected to be particularly stormy as winds reach 70-80mph in western areas of Britain, peaking up to 100mph in the worst affected areas of northwest Scotland.
Disruption to transport and power supplies is likely, and heavy rain will accompany the severe gales and parts of northern Britain may wake to a covering snow on Sunday morning.
The colder weather is expecting to continue next week with forecast models showing the risk of snow extending to many parts of Britain on Monday night and into Tuesday.
Bob Wilderspin, Chief Forecaster at the Met advises: "It is important during severe weather to check the latest forecast. The detail is clearly very important and this can change at short notice.
"Keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast in the radio, TV and internet."
During severe weather the Met Office team of regionally based Public Weather Service Advisors work with regional emergency planning groups to prepare for possible disruption, to ensure the public are aware of and prepared for high-impact weather.
(JM/BMcC)
Atlantic weather systems will bring gales to many parts with spells of heavy rain and a mix of hail, sleet and snow showers.
Saturday evening and night is expected to be particularly stormy as winds reach 70-80mph in western areas of Britain, peaking up to 100mph in the worst affected areas of northwest Scotland.
Disruption to transport and power supplies is likely, and heavy rain will accompany the severe gales and parts of northern Britain may wake to a covering snow on Sunday morning.
The colder weather is expecting to continue next week with forecast models showing the risk of snow extending to many parts of Britain on Monday night and into Tuesday.
Bob Wilderspin, Chief Forecaster at the Met advises: "It is important during severe weather to check the latest forecast. The detail is clearly very important and this can change at short notice.
"Keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast in the radio, TV and internet."
During severe weather the Met Office team of regionally based Public Weather Service Advisors work with regional emergency planning groups to prepare for possible disruption, to ensure the public are aware of and prepared for high-impact weather.
(JM/BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 February 2005
Heavy snow expected across Britain
Drivers are being warned to be extra cautious as the UK faces a weeklong spell of treacherous winter weather. Heavy snow is expected across the UK and the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for northeast England, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.
Heavy snow expected across Britain
Drivers are being warned to be extra cautious as the UK faces a weeklong spell of treacherous winter weather. Heavy snow is expected across the UK and the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for northeast England, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.
23 May 2007
Bank holiday weekend to be hit by bad weather
Met Office forecasters are predicting a change to cold, wet and windy weather during the bank holiday weekend. Forecasters said that Saturday looks like being a fine day, but heavy rain, strong winds and much colder weather is expected to set in for Sunday and Monday, which could affect plans for travel and outdoor activities.
Bank holiday weekend to be hit by bad weather
Met Office forecasters are predicting a change to cold, wet and windy weather during the bank holiday weekend. Forecasters said that Saturday looks like being a fine day, but heavy rain, strong winds and much colder weather is expected to set in for Sunday and Monday, which could affect plans for travel and outdoor activities.
26 May 2006
Bank Holiday weather 'mixed' but improving
The Bank Holiday weather may be expected to be mixed across the UK, but the prospects for the rest of the week are looking more promising, the Met Office has reported. Forecasters said that there are signals for another change in the weather next week.
Bank Holiday weather 'mixed' but improving
The Bank Holiday weather may be expected to be mixed across the UK, but the prospects for the rest of the week are looking more promising, the Met Office has reported. Forecasters said that there are signals for another change in the weather next week.
02 March 2005
More wintry weather ahead in parts of England
The Met Office has issued more warnings as the southeast and northeast of England has once again been hit by severe winter weather. Met Office forecasters have issued flash warnings of severe weather for Greater London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire, as heavy snowfall continues to disrupt travel in these areas.
More wintry weather ahead in parts of England
The Met Office has issued more warnings as the southeast and northeast of England has once again been hit by severe winter weather. Met Office forecasters have issued flash warnings of severe weather for Greater London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire, as heavy snowfall continues to disrupt travel in these areas.
24 January 2013
Melting Snow Raises Concerns Over Flooding
The Met Office has issued a fresh warning as further snowfall is expected across much of Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Friday. There is now an additional danger of rising water levels as snow melts and rain continues. The Environment Agency has two flood warnings and over 30 alerts in place.
Melting Snow Raises Concerns Over Flooding
The Met Office has issued a fresh warning as further snowfall is expected across much of Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Friday. There is now an additional danger of rising water levels as snow melts and rain continues. The Environment Agency has two flood warnings and over 30 alerts in place.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
