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Scotland and Northern Ireland Brace for Wet Weekend Ahead
11 Sep
Summary
- Parts of Scottish Highlands to escape early rain, but downpours expected elsewhere
- Edinburgh to see heaviest rain, up to 5mm/hr
- Belfast in Northern Ireland also set for heavy showers, around 1mm/hr
As of September 11th, 2025, the Met Office is closely monitoring a deepening low-pressure system over the North Atlantic that is predicted to bring impactful weather to the UK, particularly on Sunday and Monday. While a named storm is unlikely, the weather maps suggest that parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland will experience heavy rainfall over the coming days.
In Scotland, only the Highlands are expected to escape the downpour in the early hours, but the rain is forecast to sweep northwest by midday on Sunday. The weather maps indicate that Edinburgh will see the heaviest rain, with up to 5mm/hr expected. Across the Irish Sea in Northern Ireland, where the rain will strike first, it is Belfast that will face the most intense showers, with around 1mm/hr of rain anticipated.
The Met Office's weather forecast for the period from Friday to Sunday states that the UK will remain changeable, with sunny spells and blustery showers, some of which will be frequent and occasionally heavy, with a risk of hail and thunder. More persistent rain is likely to arrive on Sunday, and the overall conditions are expected to feel cool.
