The Met Office has said that after the disruption caused by Storm Goretti, the start of this week will be more typical for the time of year, with wet and windy conditions returning later in the week.
The forecaster said Tuesday began with outbreaks of rain, which will continue to be heavy at times, before clearing northwards to leave sunny spells and scattered showers. Some showers will be wintry over higher ground in Scotland.
Tonight, falling temperatures combined with melting snow may lead to icy conditions in Scotland, where a Yellow Warning has been issued. Showers will continue in northern Scotland, while southern England sees clearing skies and isolated patches of freezing fog. Elsewhere, clear skies will bring frost with some showers for western areas.
Wednesday will start largely dry before a band of rain pushes into western areas later in the day.
From Thursday, a deepening area of low pressure will move northeast across England and Wales, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. A Yellow Warning for rain is in place from 09:00 until the end of the day, covering a large part of south and southwest England, into the southwest Midlands and southeast Wales.
Dan Holley, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, said: “A deepening area of low pressure will head north eastwards across the UK on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and potentially strong winds. The exact track of the low is uncertain, so it’s best to keep an eye on the forecast as the week progresses and we firm up on the details.
“A Yellow warning for rain covers southern England, southeast Wales and parts of the Midlands, with 20 to 40mm of rain expected widely.
“However, isolated spots could see up to 70mm, this most likely across parts of southwest England.
“Through Thursday evening and night, there’s also a chance of transient snow over higher ground hills in the north and west, as precipitation engages colder air on the northern and western flank of this area of low pressure.
“There’s the potential for some strong winds too, but this will be heavily influenced by the track and intensity of the area of low pressure. We are monitoring the low closely and advise staying up to date with warnings and the forecast as it develops.”
