UK weather forecast – Met Office issues warning as FLOODING expected during torrential downpours this weekend

Tonight’s weather

Southeastern areas mainly dry; a few clear spells, perhaps a touch of frost.

Rain and gales in northwest UK giving way to showers, as the rain sinks into central areas.

What to expect from Sunday’s yellow rain warning

Brits living and travelling in the yellow warning area in Wales can expect the following as a result of heavy rain:

• Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
• Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
• Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely

More details on Sunday’s weather warning

Heavy rain is expected across Wales on Sunday.

This follows a wet Saturday for many with widely 40-60 mm of rain during the weekend and some spots perhaps seeing 100 mm or more.

The Yellow warning means bus and train services could be affected with journey times taking longer – while spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.

New area of low pressure arrives on Saturday

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said; “A new area of low-pressure, this time moving across England and Wales, arrives on Saturday night then slowly clears to the east on Sunday.

“This brings wet and windy weather to the country, particularly Wales, and we have issued a Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for rain for this.

“As the system pulls away from the UK there will be another short lived, colder and more settled spell Monday night with one or two wintry showers possible over high ground in Scotland and perhaps a frost elsewhere.”

Met Office summary for Sunday to Tuesday

In a short weather summary the Met Office said: “Continuing unsettled and breezy.

“Mild and raining for many areas Sunday, perhaps brighter northern Scotland.

“Colder with sunny spells and showers on Monday, further rain arriving Tuesday after a frost.”

February 2/1 to see RECORD AMOUNTS of snow

This month looks set to play host to record levels of snow across the UK, according to Ladbrokes.

Having been a 5/2 shot earlier this week, the bookies now make it just 2/1 for record amounts of snow to fall this month, while 10/11 says it goes down as the coldest February EVER.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Brits are bracing themselves for a big freeze over the coming days, and the latest odds suggest weather records could well be broken before the month is out.

A wet start for some on Saturday morning

The Met Office tweeted: “It’s a wet start for some Saturday morning, however there will be some sunshine in the mix too.

“Generally windy with a risk of coastal gales in the north and west.”

Weather outlook for Saturday to Monday

The Met Office says: “Rain pushing east, affecting most areas, through Saturday.

“Heavy and persistent rain, especially for central and southern areas on Sunday.

“Sunshine and showers on Monday. Very windy at times. Mild.

Wind and rain moving to the west this evening, says Met Office

It will be dry and clear in the east tonight, but a band of wind and rain is heading towards the west of the UK.

Forecasters predict this will be the start of an unsettled weekend.

The Met Office tweeted: “Dry with clear spells in the east #Friday evening but wind and #rain will continue to move in across the west, heralding an unsettled #weekend to come for many.”

Yellow weather warning for Wales on Sunday

A large portion of central Wales will be under a yellow weather warning this weekend.

The alert is in place from midnight until 6pm on Sunday.

Heavy rain is expected to cause travel disruption.

Weather summary for this evening & tonight

Southeastern areas mainly dry; a few clear spells, perhaps a touch of frost.

Rain and gales in northwest UK clearing to showers for Northern Ireland and north Scotland with the rain sinking into England and Wales.

The chilliest regions that got cold weather payment SEVEN times last year

Here are the three coldest regions where seven Cold Weather Payments have been made so far this year:

Braemar

• Angus
• Perth and North Perthshire
• West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

Number eligible for payment: 1,000

Loch Glascarnoch

• Caithness
• Sutherland and Easter Ross
• Inverness
• Nairn
• Badenoch and Strathspey
• Ross
• Skye and Lochaber

Number eligible for payment: 1,000

Tulloch Bridge

• Argyll and Bute
• Inverness
• Nairn
• Badenoch and Strathspey
• Paisley and Renfrewshire North
• Perth and North Perthshire
• Ross
• Skye and Lochaber
• Stirling

Number eligible for payment: 2,000

UK to be hit with 13 days of snow, map shows

The latest weather maps show the UK will be hit with snow for 12 days straight thanks to a prolonged Arctic blast.

The south can also expect snow next week as temperatures fall to -7C in parts.

On February 16, most of the west coast down to Cornwall will see flurries and it will continue towards the end of the month.

Wet and windy weather to most parts of the country

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said; “A new area of low-pressure, this time moving across England and Wales, arrives on Saturday night then slowly clears to the east on Sunday.

“This brings wet and windy weather to the country, particularly Wales, and we have issued a Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for rain for this.

“As the system pulls away from the UK there will be another short lived, colder and more settled spell Monday night with one or two wintry showers possible over high ground in Scotland and perhaps a frost elsewhere.”

The Met Office is expecting another “deep low-pressure system” on Wednesday, adding in a statement: “The development of this system will be closely watched as it brings another wet and windy day with the potential for National Severe Weather Warnings to be issued.”

Weather change that could trigger national warnings

The Met Office ‘closely watching’ deep weather change that could trigger national warnings.

The Met Office has said that an active jet stream is to bring a change to the weather with a series of low pressure systems across the UK this weekend and into the middle of next week and beyond.

A weather warning for rain in parts of Wales has been issued for Sunday and there could be more warnings on Wednesday.

If you live in England, Wales and southern Scotland, expect outbreaks of rain tomorrow.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

You can get the cash if you are on one of the following benefits:

• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit
• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support for Mortgage Interest

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:

• Have a disability or be in receipt of pension premium
• Have a child who is disabled
• Be in receipt of child tax credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
• Have a severe or enhanced disability premium
• Be in receipt of a limited capability for work amount
• Have a child under five living with you

You can find out more about eligibility on the government’s website.

If you’re eligible, you should get the payments automatically within 14 days of the weather reaching the low temperature.

It should be sent into the same account where you get your benefit payments.

But if you think you should get the payment and haven’t, then contact your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office, or call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.

The South West weather outlook

While remaining cold, it is not expected that any snow is going to hit the South West over the coming days.

The short-term forecast for the region from the Met Office is predicting that the region is going to be “rather cold” across Friday, and that cold winds will be a feature of the region over the weekend.

Temperatures will climb slightly as opposed to what has been seen over recent days, with a minimum temperature of 4C expected.

Change in this weekend’s weather

Clare Nasir, a meteorologist at the Met Office said: “Change in the weekend as cloud and rain and wind arrives.

“Before that, though, the air is turning steadily colder.

“The area of low pressure brought with its snow and gales is clearing towards the North Sea through Thursday night and into Friday.

“We then gain a ridge of high pressure, still some showers towards the far north and west.

“But the key feature of weather into Friday will be how cold it is.”

Wet weather could turn into snow

According to the weather maps, parts of Scotland, such as Inverness, Aberdeen and Wick are likely to witness heavy snowfall on Friday (February 11).

The maps go on to predict a wet weekend across the country, turning back into snow up north – possibly in time for Valentine’s Day.

WXCharts is predicting that this wet weather could turn into snow on Valentines Day, February 14, for those living in mid and north Scotland.

UK weather outlook for Sunday and Monday

Sunday will bring another cloudy and wet day with outbreaks of rain across England and Wales. A threat of showers across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Early rain on Monday will clear eastwards to leave a mostly dry day with long spells of sunshine however there is a threat of showers developing.

Weather forecast for Saturday

Rain turning heavier for a time across parts of southern Scotland, northwest England and Wales.

Bright intervals and blustery showers further north.

South and southeast England mainly dry until evening.

Tonight’s weather

Southeastern areas mainly dry; a few clear spells, perhaps a touch of frost.

Rain and gales in northwest UK giving way to showers, as the rain sinks into central areas.