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UK Skies to Brighten Up This Weekend After Rare Weather Phenomenon
15 Oct
Summary
- Rare anticyclonic gloom causing low clouds and drizzle to end this weekend
- Temperatures to rise by 2-3°C, reaching up to 15°C in some regions
- High pressure system moving to North Sea, allowing for brighter skies
According to the latest weather reports, the UK's unusually gloomy and drizzly weather is set to come to an end this weekend. The country has been experiencing a rare weather phenomenon known as "anticyclonic gloom," which has resulted in low-lying clouds and a constant light drizzle.
However, the gloom is expected to give way to slightly warmer temperatures on Saturday. The East Midlands, Southeast, and East of England are all forecast to reach 15°C by late afternoon, a stark contrast to earlier this week when the mercury struggled to reach 12°C in most regions.
The change in weather is being attributed to a high-pressure system that has been sitting over the UK, forcing air to sink toward the ground and creating the low-lying clouds. But as this high-pressure system moves into the North Sea, it will allow for southerly winds to pick up, causing the clouds to break up and paving the way for brighter skies.
While the gloom is set to end this weekend, the respite may be short-lived, as weather fronts from the Atlantic are expected to bring more unsettled weather in the coming week.
