After a week of heavy rainfall and widespread flooding, the weather across the UK is set to become more settled—at least temporarily.
Intense downpours hit large parts of England and Wales earlier this week, and according to the Met Office, 10 English counties experienced their wettest September on record.
Southern England had its wettest September since 1918, with 95% above-average rainfall in England and 37% more rain in Wales. Scotland, however, saw a decrease in rainfall, with 37% less than average, while Northern Ireland experienced an 18% drop.
Despite the recent unsettled weather, Wednesday will bring some relief. Initially, heavy rainfall and cloud will ease throughout the day, and a new weather front will push the unsettled conditions south, over the English Channel.
Southern England sees record rainfall; expect more rain and strong winds by Sunday and beyond.By the afternoon, many regions will see drier spells, though scattered showers are expected in some areas.
Looking ahead, Thursday and Friday will bring mainly dry, sunny conditions with temperatures around the seasonal average of 16-17°C.
However, the settled weather will begin to break down over the weekend, as low-pressure systems move in from the west.
This will bring wet and windy conditions starting Friday evening, with heavy rain affecting western regions first, before spreading east across the UK by Sunday.
By the middle of next week, Hurricane Kirk, currently in the Atlantic, could influence the UK’s weather, potentially bringing more heavy rain and strong winds. The exact timing and severity remain uncertain, but heavy rainfall is likely in some areas.
For now, enjoy the brief respite, as temperatures will stay mild, with highs of 17°C in southern areas and 15°C in the north.