Temperatures in England are anticipated to plummet to as low as -2C before the end of October as winter approaches, according to weather forecasts. The North Pennines are predicted to experience lows of -2C, with freezing conditions also expected in North Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland. Additionally, parts of Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent may see temperatures drop to 0C, while freezing conditions are likely in areas near Brecon in Wales. The Midlands could experience temperatures ranging from 0C to 1C, while Cornwall and Devon may see temperatures around 3C.
The Met Office has indicated that unsettled weather conditions are expected to persist until the end of the month. The forecast from October 23 to November 1 suggests that rain, heavy at times, and strong winds are likely as a deep area of low pressure moves across the UK. Following this, the weekend is expected to be showery and cooler with a northerly flow, leading to changeable conditions with showers or longer spells of rain across the UK in the subsequent week.
Looking ahead to the first half of November, the Met Office forecasts changeable and unsettled conditions as weather systems move in from the west, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong winds interspersed with drier and brighter spells. The heaviest rain is expected in northern areas initially, shifting to western regions later. Temperatures are projected to be around normal or slightly below normal levels.
Northern Ireland has been issued a yellow weather warning for rain, in effect from midnight until midday today. The warning alerts of heavy rain that could lead to spray, flooding on roads, and potential power supply disruptions. The warning emphasizes that bus and train services may also be impacted, resulting in longer journey times than usual.
The warning further details that heavy rain will sweep across Northern Ireland, particularly in the southeast, with accumulations of 20-30 mm expected widely, while the Mournes could see 60-100 mm, primarily falling in the early hours of Sunday morning. As the rain clears eastward on Sunday, dry intervals will follow before scattered showers develop from the west, accompanied by windy conditions. Showers are expected on Monday with the possibility of thunder, followed by fewer and lighter showers on Tuesday with intermittent sunny spells. Wednesday may bring further rain, with temperatures remaining near average levels.
