Weather forecast UK TODAY – Thunderstorms to batter Britain during the first week of July, claims Met Office
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BRITS could be hit with heavy showers and thunderstorms in the first week of July, as the unsettled weather continues, claim the Met Office
The has suggested that Brits could face heavy rain and thunder as we enter hight of summer.
“Sunny spells for many with a few showers at the end of June and beginning of July, there is a low risk of heavy, and possibly thundery showers associated with these in the south and east of the UK.
"Winds are expected to be moderate or strong at times, especially in the northwest and near heavy showers. The unsettled conditions are likely to be confined to the north of the country through the later part of the period, perhaps bringing longer spells of rain to these areas.
“Southern areas likely staying drier, although with the risk of showers remaining. Temperatures are expected to be near normal, locally warm in parts of the east and southeast.”
While the chances of consistent rain are slim, Brits won't be too pleased to hear that their summer holidays could be hit with rain and thunder.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates...
Remember to protect your eyes in the summer sunshine
Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.
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Pollen levels high across the country once again
As is becoming the norm, Pollen levels are high across much of the country.
This, of course, is bad news for Hay Fever sufferers.
If you struggle with Hay Fever, make sure to avoid heavily grassed areas and follow these tips:
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
Cloudy start to the week in Edinburgh
Variable amounts of cloud with some bright or sunny intervals and scattered showers, briefly heavy in places.
Turning drier later with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.
Cloud on Tuesday with rain at times, persistent and heavy at times in the southwest.
Chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cloudy start to the week in Edinburgh
Variable amounts of cloud with some bright or sunny intervals and scattered showers, briefly heavy in places.
Turning drier later with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.
Cloud on Tuesday with rain at times, persistent and heavy at times in the southwest.
Chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday.
Manchester to see highs of 19C today
A morning of sunshine and frequent heavy showers.
However, showers easing during the afternoon, leaving a dry rest of the day for many.
On the cool side for late June with maximum temperatures of 19 °C.
Mystery ‘surprise’ solar storm hits earth
A SOLAR storm has hit Earth over the weekend and caused a temporary disturbance of the planet's magnetosphere.
The storm was caused by an unexpected Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that was embedded in the solar wind, .
A CME occurs when the Sun ejects a cloud of charged particles and electromagnetic fluctuations from its atmosphere.
They are one of the most powerful forms of a solar storm.
“A minor G1-class geomagnetic storm broke out around midnight (UT) on June 25-26," according to Experts at Spaceweather.com.
“Forecasters aren't sure why. The prime suspect is an unexpected CME embedded in the solar wind.
“So far no auroras have been reported from the six-hour storm.”
How will the start of the week unfold?
A dry and bright start with long sunny spells in London.
Scattered showers breaking out widely by the afternoon, perhaps merging into longer spells of rain.
Drier later with skies clearing and maximum temperatures of 20 °C.
Could the warm weather make a return?
Some forecasters believe the warmth could return towards the end of next week.
Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said some models suggest scorching 32C sunshine in central and eastern England on Thursday.
There are “some blow torch runs” in summertime forecasts which “definitely needs watching”.
Another four heatwaves have been predicted by the time the season ends, with temperatures reaching “well into the high 30s”.
What Brits should expect in early July
Brits could be hit with heavy showers and thunderstorms in the first week of July, as the unsettled weather continues, claim the Met Office
"Sunny spells for many with a few showers at the end of June and beginning of July, there is a low risk of heavy, and possibly thundery showers associated with these in the south and east of the UK.
Winds are expected to be moderate or strong at times, especially in the northwest and near heavy showers. The unsettled conditions are likely to be confined to the north of the country through the later part of the period, perhaps bringing longer spells of rain to these areas.
"Southern areas likely staying drier, although with the risk of showers remaining. Temperatures are expected to be near normal, locally warm in parts of the east and southeast."
Manchester’s outlook for Sunday - Tuesday
It will begin feeling fresher than of late with maximum temperatures of 20 °C.
Windy for all on Sunday with a continued risk of heavy showers.
Winds easing for Monday ahead of more persistent rain potentially arriving on Tuesday.
Temperatures around the seasonal average.
Top tips for Hay fever sufferers
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
The planets aligned on Sunday morning
If you looked outside this morning, you may have noticed something different about the sky.
Visible to the naked eye, Brits could see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, all lined up in the sky.
This was most visible this morning and yesterday, but if you keep your eyes pealed in the early hours of Monday, you might be able to see the planets aligning again.
The last time this conjunction happened was 2004 and it won’t be seen again until 2040, so don’t miss out!
'It’s all changing into the weekend with low pressure'
Meteorologist Alex Deakin said: “After the heat and humidity, it’s all changing into the weekend with low pressure the dominant feature.
“That low pressure system isn’t moving too far and with its isobars fairly tightly packed, it will bring some fairly gusty conditions increasingly to western Scotland, and it will be unseasonably windy in the northwest.
“Then it’s a case of watching the showers develop, the closer you are to that low pressure system the more showers you are likely to see."
Mercury to PLUMMET 10 degrees tonight
The mercury is set to plummet 10 degrees tonight, marking the end of the warm spell recently felt around the country.
Temperatures of almost 30C felt by some parts of England are set to be dialed down as some areas fall to single figures overnight.
Annie Shuttleworth told The Sun Online that while some rural areas going will drop as low as 7C tonight, parts of the country which felt a high of 22C today will likely drop to 12C as their minimum.
Over the next few days rain is expected to push eastwards across the country, bringing showers and longer spells of wet weather.
Most eastern areas will stay most protected from the showers and any stronger winds - therefore creating a haven for the country's top temperatures.
In the days ahead temperatures will be close to seasonal average and stay steady where they have been the last couple of days - in the high teens and low twenties.
Met Office release tomorrow's 4cast
Rain or showers moving eastwards across many parts, heavy at times with a chance of thunder especially in the east during the afternoon.
Becoming drier and brighter from the west.
Cloudy start to the week in Edinburgh
Variable amounts of cloud with some bright or sunny intervals and scattered showers, briefly heavy in places.
Turning drier later with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.
Cloud on Tuesday with rain at times, persistent and heavy at times in the southwest.
Chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday.
Edinburgh's forecast tonight
Mostly cloudy with showers, some longer spells of rain in the southwest.
Rain and showers mostly dying out for all except the wester Borders.
Strong southerly winds easing this evening with minimum temperatures of 12 °C.
This afternoon there will be rain and wind in the northwest
Rain and showers in the west and northwest, heavy in places, edging slowly eastwards, though many eastern parts remaining mostly dry with some clear spells.
Manchester to see highs of 19C tomorrow
A morning of sunshine and frequent heavy showers.
However, showers easing during the afternoon, leaving a dry rest of the day for many.
On the cool side for late June with maximum temperatures of 19 °C.
Mystery ‘surprise’ solar storm hits earth
A SOLAR storm has hit Earth over the weekend and caused a temporary disturbance of the planet's magnetosphere.
The storm was caused by an unexpected Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that was embedded in the solar wind, .
A CME occurs when the Sun ejects a cloud of charged particles and electromagnetic fluctuations from its atmosphere.
They are one of the most powerful forms of a solar storm.
“A minor G1-class geomagnetic storm broke out around midnight (UT) on June 25-26," according to Experts at Spaceweather.com.
“Forecasters aren't sure why. The prime suspect is an unexpected CME embedded in the solar wind.
“So far no auroras have been reported from the six-hour storm.”
Lots of showers in Manchester tonight
Showers becoming widespread as we head through the evening and overnight.
Some of these heavy and perhaps merging to give some longer spells of rain.
Winds easing throughout the night with minimum temperatures of 9 °C.
How will the start of the week unfold?
A dry and bright start with long sunny spells in London.
Scattered showers breaking out widely by the afternoon, perhaps merging into longer spells of rain.
Drier later with skies clearing and maximum temperatures of 20 °C.
Clear night ahead in London
Any showers fading with skies remaining largely clear overnight.
Cloud will arrive across some western parts by dawn.
Winds easing, but remaining blustery by the south coast with minimum temperatures of 7 °C.
Much of England hit with high UV levels today
Brits in the south should apply sun cream and avoid direct sunlight today, as UV levels increase.
According to the BBC, select areas in the south and southeast will have high UV, while the rest of the UK will have medium levels.
High UV levels are typical for this time of year, and are often not related to the day being extremely sunny.
An afternoon update: Thunderstorms to hit Northern Ireland
This afternoon will be dry and warm in the south, with high winds.
The northeast will be more unsettled and will likely see rain.
In Northern Ireland, there will be a scattering of thunderstorms.