The UK is bracing for heavy rainfall on Tuesday, following a weekend of sunshine, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. A band of low pressure is expected to sweep across the country from the west, bringing prolonged downpours, with the heaviest rain anticipated in south Wales and the Southwest of England. The Met Office website warns of showery outbreaks of rain in northern and western regions on Tuesday, with more widespread showers expected in the evening, potentially causing disruptions in parts of the Midlands and the Northwest of England.
Despite the wet weather, temperatures are forecasted to increase gradually throughout the week, reaching highs of 27-28 degrees Celsius by Friday, with the East of England experiencing the warmest conditions. Heavy rain is expected on Tuesday, accompanied by low clouds and coastal fog in the Southwest of England, with cloud cover set to intensify on Monday evening and into Tuesday.
Patchy rain will hit areas like Cornwall, north Devon, and the Welsh coast early on Tuesday, with rain intensifying as it moves northeastward later in the day. Weather charts indicate widespread and heavy rain across central England in the afternoon and evening, extending from Greater London to Cumbria, while showers are likely to persist over Scotland. The rainfall is forecasted to ease into showers overnight, primarily affecting the southwest coast of England into Wednesday morning.
The southeast of England is predicted to escape the worst of the wet conditions, with dry and bright weather expected elsewhere on Tuesday. The region is set to enjoy warm sunshine and more favorable conditions compared to other areas.
