UK temperatures to plunge as low as -5C tonight as weather sharply turns colder
Temperatures are set to plunge as low as -5C tonight as the weather tuns colder - just one week after Brits enjoyed the sunshine with highs of nearly 26C.
The Met Office said people around the country should be "prepared for a chill" as the weather is going to feel "much colder" than in recent days. Snow is also expected to fall over the hills in northern Scotland, where strong winds are making temperatures feel colder. Northern Ireland could also experience temperatures of -5C, while the mercury in other areas in the country will be just above freezing, the Met Office added.
Meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "It is much colder out there for many, certainly compared to recent mornings and certainly a lot colder than last weekend. If you're heading out this evening then be prepared for those temperatures to be dropping pretty rapidly."
The weather will feel much colder this weekend, forecasters said (Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)Showers will be frequent in the north and west of the UK, with sunshine over eastern England and southern Scotland. Mr Deakin added: "Temperatures are struggling to get into the teens across the south and many places further north.
"It's 10C or 11C at best – add on the strength of the wind across northern Scotland and it really does feel cold." Temperatures across the south of England are lower than average for this time of year and expected to fall even further later Saturday and overnight, Mr Deakin said.
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Sunday will see an even colder start compared with Saturday, with a greater chance of a frost over northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, especially in rural areas. "Again on Sunday evening, those temperatures will be falling away pretty rapidly. High pressure looks like dominating into it next week," Mr Deakin added.
Looking at next week, the Met Office said there will be a period of showers in the far north and along some coasts before temperatures return closer to average. But some parts of the country will continue to experience cloud, rain and showers, as well as a risk of fog.
The long-range forecast, from Wednesday, October 18, to Friday, October 27, reads: "The period is likely to start on a settled note, with risk of overnight freezing fog in northern areas, a mixture of cloud and some sunny spells but also a few isolated showers. Low pressure to the southwest is expected to become increasingly dominant as the period progresses, spreading outbreaks of showers and longer spells of rain northwards.
"These could reach all parts, but the far northeast has the greatest chance of remaining dry towards weekend. The rest of the period is likely to be changeable, with perhaps more frequent drier interludes over the south than previous days. Often breezy, with overall moderate to fresh winds through the period, whilst temperatures, although some colder spells are possible in the north and north-east, are likely to be above average overall."
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
A day of sunny spells and scattered showers across the UK. Showers most frequent in the north and west and will fall as snow across the Scottish hills. Feeling much colder, especially for southern parts of England and Wales.
Tonight:
Showers will continue across the north and west, falling as snow over the Scottish hills. Dry elsewhere, with clear spells. Chilly, with a patchy frost possible in the countryside.
Sunday:
There will be plenty of autumnal sunshine with showers largely focused across Scotland. Temperatures below average for the time of year. Generally light winds.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Chilly on Monday, with sunny spells once any morning fog clears. Staying sunny on Tuesday and temperatures just a little higher. Largely settled on Wednesday, though windy for southern England.
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