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UK Braces for Sudden Plunge to Wintry Temperatures
15 Aug
Summary
- Forecasters warn of temperatures plunging to 4°C in parts of UK
- Heatwaves and drought give way to cold snap and rain in late August
- London to see highs of only 12°C, with much of England at 7°C
The UK's recent spell of hot, dry weather is about to take a sharp turn, as forecasters warn of a sudden plunge in temperatures across the country. According to the latest weather reports, parts of the UK could see temperatures as low as 4°C by the end of August, a stark contrast to the heatwaves and drought conditions experienced earlier this year.
The change in weather is set to begin on Thursday, August 21st, with the mercury dropping significantly in the early hours of the morning. Regions like Cumbria, Durham, and northern Scotland are expected to see the mercury sink to just 4°C, and even by midday, some Scottish areas may remain at this wintry temperature. The rest of England is also predicted to struggle, with much of the country stuck at around 7°C. London, typically the warmest spot, is only expected to reach a high of 12°C.
The sudden cold snap is set to linger for several days, with evening highs of just 16°C across England and Wales. The Met Office has warned that the high pressure responsible for the recent heatwaves will likely be replaced by low pressure, leading to increased winds, rain, and the possibility of heavy, thundery showers, especially in southern and western areas.
As the UK braces for this dramatic weather shift, the forecast for the end of August and early September suggests unsettled conditions will continue, with showers, longer spells of rain, and the risk of strong winds. However, there may be some transient periods of drier, more settled weather interspersed throughout.
