The UK will soon face mild temperatures of 13C towards the end of next week, as “dry and bright’ weather conditions are expected across the country, the latest maps have revealed.
New maps published by WX charts – using data from the Metdesk – show that next Thursday, January 25, temperatures will rise as high as 13C in some parts of the country, including in the south of Enfland, Wales, East Anglia, the Midlands and even as far north as Newcastle.
It will reach highs of 11C in Scotland – particularly in the Fife region, while some parts of the Highlands will still see relatively chilly temperatures as the mercury fails to rise higher than 4C. Yesterday, the UK experienced sub-zero temperatures after a huge Arctic freeze gripped the nation over the past week, with bone-chilling temperatures plummeting to as low as -11C in some parts of Britain.
A spokesperson for the Met Office explained: “By next weekend, high pressure is likely to become more dominant, especially across the south bringing mostly dry and bright conditions here with an increase in the likelihood of overnight fog patches. Further north, rain and strong winds are likely at times, but there should also be some drier interludes.”
Temperatures are set to feel “mild” by January 25, but there will be chances of “night frost” as conditions become more settled in the southern regions.
Before the mild weather is set to return to the UK, the Met Office has issued amber weather warnings as Storm Isha’s powerful gales hit the UK. This extensive amber severe weather warning encompasses Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland, Wales, a significant portion of northern England, and southwestern areas of England.
Winds of up to 80mph will hit a few places with 50mph to 60mph gusts reaching inland areas, according to the Met Office.
A spokesperson for the forecaster said: “Storm Isha will bring a disruptive spell of weather to the UK with strong winds across the whole country. Heavy rain will cause additional hazards, particularly in the west. A number of severe weather warnings for rain have also been issued.”
The Northern Powergrid is ready to deplore engineers to affected areas of the country to help restore power as quickly as possible if the storm hits this weekend as there is a potential for the weather to affect the electricity networks.
If you are expected to travel on the railways, it is advised to check with your rail network to see if operations are running.
East Midlands Railway issued a statement on social media: “Please be aware that we are expecting significant disruption on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd January as Storm Isha is expected to hit the UK. We will have more info tomorrow but please make sure to check your journey before you travel and expect delays and alterations to services.”
Over the weekend, roads and bridges are likely to be shut and rail and bus services could face delays and cancellations.
To view the list of which areas are on high alert and face severe weather conditions, click here.
Saturday, January 20 until Wednesday, January 24
Headline:
Wet and windy. Storm Isha arriving on Sunday.
Today:
A cloudy and breezy start for many and milder than recent days. Patchy rain turning more persistent in the west later. Staying dry for much of the east of England and Scotland. Milder with any lying snow continuing to melt.
Tonight:
Winds strengthening through the evening with gales and possibly severe gales for exposed western coasts. Further pulses of heavy rain especially for western parts. Largely dry for the southeast. Mild.
Sunday:
Windy but largely dry at first. Winds strengthening as Storm Isha arrives from the west, bringing widespread rain, locally heavy at times. Gales or severe gales likely by evening.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Sunny spells and heavy blustery showers on Monday. Further wet and windy weather expected on Tuesday. Largely dry on Wednesday with winds easing.
