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UK Weather Alert: Cold Snap to Bring Hail and Thunder
22 Mar
Summary
- Temperatures will drop significantly below average for the time of year.
- Showers may bring hail, thunder, and possible snow to modest hills.
- Last week saw the UK's warmest day, reaching 22.9C in Wales.

A substantial change in weather is expected across the UK this week, moving from recent spring warmth to colder, wetter conditions.
Temperatures are predicted to drop from Sunday, becoming widely below the seasonal average. Forecasters anticipate showers, some heavy, which could include hail and thunder. There is also a possibility of snow accumulation on modest hills, with ice forming on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
This cooling trend follows a period of unseasonably warm weather, including Wednesday, which recorded the year's highest temperature at 22.9C in Gogerddan, Wales. Brisk northerly winds will contribute to the colder feel, making temperatures seem closer to single figures despite a daytime range of 6-10C. Gusts of 30-40mph are possible in northwest Scotland on Monday as a cold front moves southwards.

