The Met Office has issued warnings of night frosts and wintry showers as the UK weather takes a cold turn this week. Two yellow weather warnings are in place today for parts of the UK, with strong winds and rain expected. The Met Office has cautioned about potential flooding and strong winds across certain regions. Night frosts and wintry showers are anticipated as a cold airmass moves through the country.
For today, a yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland, with strong winds and potential flooding in the north-east. Heavy rain warnings are in effect until 8pm for the Northern Isles, including Orkney and Shetland Islands, which could lead to traffic delays. Additionally, a warning for strong winds is in place until 6pm, covering areas like Aberdeen and Angus with gusts expected to reach 65mph.
The outlook for the rest of the week remains rather gloomy, with cold northerly winds bringing rain southwards across the country. Showers may turn wintry over Scottish mountains. However, milder air from the Atlantic is expected to push back later in the week, returning temperatures to near-average levels for the time of year.
Tonight, rain will clear from southeast England, leading to a colder night with clear periods and blustery showers in the north and west, potentially causing patchy frost. Wednesday will bring sunshine and scattered, heavy, blustery showers, especially in the north and west, with a chill in the brisk north-to-northwesterly wind. Thursday is expected to see sunshine and showers, gradually becoming drier and less windy, with wet and windy conditions in the north later and possible night frosts.