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UK Braces for Downpours: Rain to Drench Nation Sunday
29 Aug
Summary
- Heavy rain is forecast for Sunday across Scotland, Wales, and northern England.
- Lincolnshire and Herefordshire may experience up to 32mm/hr of rainfall.
- Persistent rain is expected in Scotland and Northern Ireland; drier in the south.
Rain is forecast to hit various parts of the UK on Sunday, marking the end of summery weather.
Areas such as Scotland, Wales, the Midlands, and northern England are expected to experience significant downpours. The Met Office predicts that Lincolnshire in the East Midlands and Herefordshire in the West of England could face rainfall levels as high as 32mm per hour by Sunday evening.
Other regions, including Westmorland and Furness in Cumbria and parts of Scotland's west coast, might receive up to 16mm per hour. The forecast indicates persistent rain across Scotland and Northern Ireland, while central southern areas of the UK are expected to remain drier.
Looking ahead to the start of the week, rain may continue in western areas, potentially accompanied by thunder. The period from Monday to Wednesday is predicted to feature sunny spells and showers, some heavy, with a risk of thunder. Drier spells are possible, but rain could move into western regions later in the week.
