Unsettled conditions & drop in temperature expected this week
Rain over the weekend looks set to continue into this week, as forecasters warn colder temperatures are on the way also.
On Sunday, heavy rain in Northern Ireland saw 59.2mm accumulate at Killowen from midnight to 14:00 on Sunday.
The Met Office has warned that 'continued influence from low pressure will bring more unsettled weather to the UK weather this week.'
Tuesday will be another day of showers though with more spells of sunshine between the showers and a reduction in gusty winds too.
Wednesday is likely to be the finest day of the week, with dry and bright conditions for central and eastern parts. There will be some showers in parts of Northern Ireland, Western Scotland and the Northern Isles for a time and some light rain in the far south.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said: “By Wednesday evening we’ll see increasingly unsettled weather moving in from the west. Overnight on Wednesday heavy rain and some strong gusty winds will move along the south of the UK.
“The unsettled conditions will become more widespread across the UK through Thursday with further heavy showers bringing more rainfall to many parts of the UK.
The Met Office has warned that possible severe weather warnings could be issued for this unsettled weather, with some uncertainty over the exact positioning and detail of the low-pressure system.
Take a look at NI's five-day forecast 👇
Today: Overnight fog patches slowly clearing this morning. Otherwise a few sunny spells and the chance of a few showers, especially across the east. Light winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight: A few clear periods across the east this evening. Otherwise it will be a cloudy night with some showery rain spreading eastwards at times. Light winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Tuesday: Cloudy with showery rain, drier and somewhat brighter weather spreading from the west in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Mainly dry and bright on Wednesday, a few showers likely later. Chance of rain on Thursday, especially in the east. Cold with just a few passing showers on Friday.
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