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and western Scotland, Northern Ireland and around Irish Sea coasts. The gales could mean there are temporary blizzard conditions as well as a risk of hail and thunder in some places. Rain will affect the south today and may turn to sleet or snow as it crosses the south east and East Anglia
within two to three hours, with a small chance that a few places could receive 40mm. “Thunderstorms are most likely for south-facing coastal districts, and hail and some strong gusts of wind could accompany the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.” Tuesday will be another day of sunshine and showers
Scattered blustery showers are expected in western areas, some of which may turn heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. These showers will gradually spread eastwards from late morning into the afternoon, affecting central and possibly eastern regions. However, some eastern areas will remain largely
the risk of thunderstorms and small hail in the heaviest showers. Storm Amy at the weekend? Saturday continues the theme of sunshine and showers, with a chance of heavier rain moving across southern areas. But, it’s a deepening area of low-pressure that has caused the media to ask – is Storm Amy
unsettled in northern and western areas. Any showers in the north could be wintry with hail and thunder, but even here, any snow will be mainly on high ground. The south of the country will see the best of the drier and brighter conditions. While temperatures will be near normal for the time of year
to some localised surface water flooding. Hail, lightning, and isolated strong wind gusts would be additional hazards. Forecasting exactly where thunderstorms will form at this range is fraught with uncertainty, so please stay up to date with the Met Office forecast through the weekend, and any
Scattered blustery showers are expected in western areas, some of which may turn heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. These showers will gradually spread eastwards from late morning into the afternoon, affecting central and possibly eastern regions. However, some eastern areas will remain largely
height_ASL_at_ top_of_convective_ inflow height_ASL_at_wet_ bulb_freezing_level Implied depth of the layer of liquid water equivalent (LWE) hail produced by the model precipitation scheme and deposited on the surface in the previous time period. Implied depth of the layer of liquid water equivalent
of hail or even the odd rumble of thunder in the southwest. Winds will be strong, with coastal gales at first, though these will become confined to the far southwest and northeast later. A patchy frost is possible in parts of western Scotland where skies clear, but it will be milder elsewhere. ⚠️
Scotland, where they may merge into longer spells of rain. There is a risk of hail and thunderstorms in these regions. Showers will gradually ease during the evening, becoming confined to western coastal areas. It will remain windy throughout the day, particularly near showers, with gales likely
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