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Weather forecast today – UK hotter than ROME this week thanks to 18C Saharan heat bomb before temperatures plunge again
TEMPERATURES will rise to highs of 18C over the coming days – meaning parts of England will be hotter than ROME.
Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon said mid-teen temperatures are expected to continue across the nation, which will seem “especially warm” following the recent freezing weather.
He said: “We’re getting milder and wetter air from the west causing warmer weather all round, but we’re a way off hitting a February record.”
The sunniest of the weather will hit London and the south east today, with an average temperature of 18C. Rome on the other hand will top out at 17C.
Bringing a freezing February to a distinctly mild end, the temperature rise will be felt across the UK – although nowhere will be warmer than the capital as the month draws to a close.
Meanwhile the North of the country and Scotland will see two days of Amber rain warnings with heavy showers anf strong winds expected.
Follow our weather live blog below for the latest news and updates from around the country
- Sarah Grealish
WHERE TO FIND THE UK’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS AND SUNRISES
A competition launched by holidaycottages.co.uk has revealed the UK’s top five most beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Sandbanks in Dorset has been crowned as the number one sunset watching spot in the UK.
Macclesfield Forrest in Cheshire and Blencathra in the Lake District take second and third spot.
Here are the top five spots:
- Sandbanks, Dorset
- Macclesfield Forrest, Cheshire
- Blencathra, Lake District
- Snowdon, Wales
- Watergate Bay, Cornwall
TEMPERATURES WILL RISE TO 18C ON WEDNESDAY
Temperatures will rise yet again with some areas seeing highs of 18C on Wednesday.
This will mean parts of England will be hotter than Barcelona where the mercury will reach 16C.
This comes after a month of freezing weather which has seen severe snowfall across the UK.
The UK’s coldest February temperature for 65 years was recorded in Aberdeenshire when locals endured -23C.
But not everyone in Britain will be enjoying a mild week – with the Met Office issuing FIVE weather warnings for rain.
OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY
On Wednesday, the weather is set to be windy with rain in the north and west.
Showers are forecast for northern and western areas, according to the Met Office.
It will be dry and sunny in the south and east.
Temperatures will remain mild, especially in the southeast.
- Sarah Grealish
YELLOW WARNING COVERING ALL OF NORTHERN IRELAND IN FORCE
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering all of Northern Ireland.
The warning for heavy rain comes into place at 3am on Tuesday and covers the entire day.
Most areas are expected to get between 15-30mm of rain while some parts could be bombarded with between 40-50mm.
- Sarah Grealish
BRIGHTER CONDITIONS FROM THURSDAY
The front bringing the persistent rain to the north west will slowly sink south and east through Wednesday, having lost most of its energy it will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain as it moves through Wales and the rest of England.
Through Thursday brighter conditions will move in from the west, although further cloud and showers will affect the far north west.
- Sarah Grealish
WEATHER WARNINGS FOR NORTH AND SCOTLAND
Colourful beach huts stand in front of the stunning red sky at sunrise this morning in Blyth, Northumberland.
Scotland and parts of the north will have to endure heavy downfalls of rain with amber and yellow warnings in place.
The Met Office has warned there could be danger to life from midnight tonight until midday on Wednesday with fast flowing and deep floodwater likely.
Credit: PA:Press Association - Sarah Grealish
FORECAST FOR MARCH
The Met Office’s long range forecast for March says: “The UK will probably see a continuation of settled conditions during the beginning of March with predominantly dry weather likely across most areas.
“Later in the month a more mobile pattern may begin to develop with an increasing likelihood of Atlantic weather systems moving across the UK, bringing wetter conditions.
“The most unsettled conditions will likely be seen further north.
“Strong winds may also develop at times, particularly in the northwest, with winds likely lighter overall in the southeast.
“Temperatures will probably be near normal or slightly above average for the time of year.”
- Sarah Grealish
SCOTLAND COULD SEE UP TO 120MM OF RAINFALL
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page, said: “An area of low pressure to the north west of the UK will bring very wet and windy conditions to parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and north west England through the start of the week.
“Up to 120mm of rain could fall in a relatively short time, bringing the risk of flooding.
“An Amber weather warning is in force for parts of Scotland as well as further Yellow warnings for rain and wind.”
- Sarah Grealish
TODAY’S FORECAST
Wet and windy weather moving east across northern areas, with heavy rain and severe gales in places.
Further south and east, drier, brighter, and locally very mild.
TONIGHT’S FORECAST
Rain and strong winds are to continue across many northern and western areas.
Remaining dry and mild in the southeast.
- Patrick Joseph DUGGAN
AS BALMY AS BARCA
THE SOUTH of England could be as warm as sunny Barcelona this week with temperatures soaring to 18C.
Meanwhile the North of the country and Scotland will see two days of Amber rain warnings with heavy showers expected.
Brits in the South were treated to a balmy weekend with the mercury hitting as high as 16C in parts of London, and the warm weather is set to continue.
- Patrick Joseph DUGGAN
STRONG WINDS
THERE will be strong winds and rain across many northern and western areas tonight.
But it will remain dry and mild in the southeast.
Temperatures will climb to 14C in London as the milder weather continues. - Patrick Joseph DUGGAN
WET AND WINDY
IT will be wet and windy today, with the blustery conditions shifting eastacross the north.
There will be heavy rain and severe gales in places.
Further south and east, it will be drier, brighter, and locally very mild.
- Joseph Gamp
IN PICTURES: LONDONERS OUT IN FORCE AT HYDE PARK YESTERDAY
Crowds of people flocked to London's Hyde Park yesterday - Joseph Gamp
DANGER TO LIFE WARNING FOR HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING IN SCOTLAND
Scotland and parts of the north will have to endure heavy downfalls of rain with amber and yellow warnings in place.
The Met Office has warned there could be danger to life from midnight tonight until midday on Wednesday with fast flowing and deep floodwater likely.
Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings and there is a good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads.
Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are expected with flooding leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
Scotland will be worst hit by the deluge, and 120mm of water is set to fall over a 36-hour period on Tuesday and Wednesday for areas including Perth, Stirling, and Dumfries and Galloway.
- Joseph Gamp
TEMPERATURES WILL RISE TO 18C ON WEDNESDAY
Temperatures will rise yet again with some areas seeing highs of 18C on Wednesday.
This will mean parts of England will be hotter than Barcelona where the mercury will reach 16C.
This comes after a month of freezing weather which has seen severe snowfall across the UK.
The UK’s coldest February temperature for 65 years was recorded in Aberdeenshire when locals endured -23C.
But not everyone in Britain will be enjoying a mild week – with the Met Office issuing FIVE weather warnings for rain.
- Joseph Gamp
FIVE WEATHER WARNINGS IN SCOTLAND FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
- Joseph Gamp
UK TO CONTINUE TO ENJOY MID-TEEN TEMPERATURES THROUGH THE WEEK
Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon said mid-teen temperatures are expected to continue across the nation, which will seem "especially warm" following the recent freezing weather.
He said: "We're getting milder and wetter air from the west causing warmer weather all round, but we're a way off hitting a February record."
Tomorrow will see the sunniest of the weather hit London and the south east.
- Joseph Gamp
SOUTH COULD GET AS WARM AS BARCELONA
The south of England could be as warm as sunny Barcelona this week with temperatures soaring to 18C.
Meanwhile the North of the country and Scotland will see two days of Amber rain warnings with heavy showers expected.
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
LONG RANGE FORECAST FOR MARCH
The Met Office’s long range forecast for March says: “The UK will probably see a continuation of settled conditions during the beginning of March with predominantly dry weather likely across most areas.
“Later in the month a more mobile pattern may begin to develop with an increasing likelihood of Atlantic weather systems moving across the UK, bringing wetter conditions.
“The most unsettled conditions will likely be seen further north.
“Strong winds may also develop at times, particularly in the northwest, with winds likely lighter overall in the southeast.
“Temperatures will probably be near normal or slightly above average for the time of year.”
- Joseph Gamp
WHERE TO FIND THE UK'S MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS AND SUNRISES
A competition launched by holidaycottages.co.uk has revealed the UK’s top five most beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Sandbanks in Dorset has been crowned as the number one sunset watching spot in the UK.
Macclesfield Forrest in Cheshire and Blencathra in the Lake District take second and third spot.
Here are the top five spots:
- Sandbanks, Dorset
- Macclesfield Forrest, Cheshire
- Blencathra, Lake District
- Snowdon, Wales
- Watergate Bay, Cornwall
UK WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEEK AHEAD – SPELLS OF SUNSHINE BUT PLENTY OF RAIN FOR SCOTLAND
- Joseph Gamp
MET OFFICE PREDICTS 'QUIET WEATHER' FOR TONIGHT
The Met Office has give three main points for Monday night.
- Patchy rain clearing from the southeast
- Clear skies for many
- Windy in the far west
YELLOW WARNING COVERING ALL OF NORTHERN IRELAND IN FORCE
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering all of Northern Ireland.
The warning for heavy rain comes into place at 3am on Tuesday and covers the entire day.
Most areas are expected to get between 15-30mm of rain while some parts could be bombarded with between 40-50mm.
MET OFFICE: AMBER WARNINGS FOR HEAVY RAIN IN SCOTLAND
MET OFFICE LONG RANGE FORECAST FOR MARCH
The Met Office’s long range forecast for March says: “The UK will probably see a continuation of settled conditions during the beginning of March with predominantly dry weather likely across most areas.
“Later in the month a more mobile pattern may begin to develop with an increasing likelihood of Atlantic weather systems moving across the UK, bringing wetter conditions.
“The most unsettled conditions will likely be seen further north.
Strong winds may also develop at times, particularly in the northwest, with winds likely lighter overall in the southeast.
“Temperatures will probably be near normal or slightly above average for the time of year.”
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