UK Faces Thunderstorms and Hail as Summer Warmth Fades

According to the latest forecast from the Met Office, the UK is set to experience a period of unsettled weather as summer transitions into autumn. Between September 1st and September 10th, the country is expected to see changeable conditions, with showers, longer spells of rain, and the potential for thunderstorms and hail.

The unsettled weather is being driven by low-pressure systems dominating the region, which will bring a mix of wet and windy conditions. While some short-lived periods of drier and more settled weather are possible, the overall trend is for the UK to see heavy rain, strong winds, and the possibility of thunderstorms and hail.

Despite the changeable conditions, this summer is still on track to be the warmest on record for the UK. The mean average temperature for the season has already reached 16.13°C, surpassing the previous record of 15.76°C set in 2018. Temperatures are expected to remain above average, especially in the south-east, though the rain and cloud cover may make it feel a bit cooler in the north and north-east.

As the final days of meteorological summer approach, the UK is set to experience a washout, with wet and windy conditions sweeping in. Parts of Wales, North West England, and Scotland are likely to see the worst of the unsettled weather, with the potential for up to 20mm of rain over the weekend and gusts of wind exceeding 50mph.