As October half term approaches, families in the UK are set to experience contrasting weather conditions next week, with the South expecting dry weather while the North anticipates rainfall.
The upcoming week will kick off with below-average temperatures, with daytime highs struggling to reach the low teens and London forecasted to hit just 12°C (54°F).
According to the Met Office, a cooler arctic air mass from the Arctic Ocean will move southward across the UK, ushering in a noticeable chill starting Saturday.
Southern regions of England are expected to remain dry but cold over the weekend due to high pressure building in the North Atlantic. Conversely, the North is likely to experience unsettled conditions with lower pressure leading to rain, especially heavy in the North West.
Looking ahead, the Met Office predicts a changeable start to the upcoming period with bands of rain moving in from the Atlantic, particularly affecting the northwest. By early November, wetter and windier conditions are expected to spread across the country, though the timing remains uncertain. Temperatures are projected to start below average but trend upwards, possibly leading to a mild spell later on.
The forecasters suggest that early November will bring unsettled conditions with showers or longer periods of rain across the UK, accompanied by strong winds. Overall temperatures are expected to be around or above average, with brief colder spells between weather systems. Heading into mid-November, the balance between settled and unsettled conditions is forecasted to be reasonably even.
Recent severe weather conditions caused by Storm Benjamin prompted Britons to brace for strong 70mph winds and up to 4 inches (90mm) of rain. Residents in rain-affected areas were advised by forecasters to prepare emergency kits in case of flooding, with isolated regions in the East of England likely to see significant rainfall.
This weather outlook follows a period of stormy weather across the UK, highlighting the importance of staying prepared for changing conditions and potential disruptions.
