Brits to Expect Rain Every Day Next Week as Muggy Temperatures Give Way to Showers and Gusty Wind

Forecasters have warned Brits to expect rain every day next week, following a prolonged dry spell and muggy temperatures. According to the Met Office, most parts of the country will see rain most days next week, with the northwest of England and parts of Scotland experiencing the heaviest rainfall. The wet conditions will continue, with showers expected to be heavy and blustery at times, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where there is a risk of thunder. Temperatures will be mild and frost-free overnight, but will drop significantly in areas with prolonged rainfall.

Key Takeaways:

The Met Office has warned Brits to expect rain every day next week, following an unusually dry month.
Most parts of the country will see rain most days next week, with the northwest of England and parts of Scotland experiencing the heaviest rainfall.
Forecasters predict that the wet conditions will continue, with showers expected to be heavy and blustery at times, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where there is a risk of thunder.
Temperatures will be mild and frost-free overnight, but will drop significantly in areas with prolonged rainfall.
The south of England may experience drier and sunnier days on Sunday and Monday.
Spells of rain and showers are expected across the UK, with muggy temperatures of 15-18C and highs of 22C in the south of England.
Temperatures in London may hit 21C on Wednesday and Thursday, while areas in Scotland, such as Aberdeen, will only reach 14C.

Statistics:

Between 5-10mm of rain was recorded in most areas across the UK on Friday night.
15-20mm of rain were recorded in the northwest of England and parts of Scotland.
Temperatures are expected to be slightly above average overall, but will be cooler in any prolonged periods of rainfall.

Sources:

Becky Mitchell, meteorologist
The Met Office weather outlook for next week
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