Issued: 1000hrs Sunday 28th October 2018
Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

Milder than currently

Southwesterly winds will return later this week, resulting in milder temperatures, but also some spells of heavy rain and strong winds. Possible gales by next weekend. A generally unsettled outlook is likely into November.

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Wednesday 31/10/18
A slack pressure pattern is likely, with uncertainty of detail. Shallow areas of low pressure reside close to the British Isles. A mixed outlook, with some areas of frequent showery rain, but also areas of dry and sunny weather lasting several hours. A slight frost is possible at first, with local fog patches. Winds fairly light overall, mostly southerlies. Temperatures recovering a little compared to earlier in the week, highs 9 to 12C.

Thursday 01/11/18
A complex pressure pattern continues, with a general southwesterly pattern forming. Somewhat milder air is expected to advance northwards across the UK. Bursts of rain in places, locally frequent for a few hours, but also good amounts of dry weather. Winds fairly light for most, but gusty around rain and near coasts. Highs 10 to 14C.


 

Friday 02/11/18
Southerly winds are likely to strengthen, as fronts come back in from the Atlantic, perhaps reaching gale force near western coasts. Rain developing widely for Ireland and western Britain, although timing uncertain. Eastern regions likely largely dry. Milder than early in the week, highs 11 to 15C.
 

Saturday 03/11/18
A spell of rain is likely pass east, followed by showers from the west. Some bright or sunny spells may come through. Blustery southwesterly winds - risk of widespread gales. Highs 10 to 14C.

Sunday 04/11/18
Further wind and rain is expected to move in from the Atlantic, which may set in for many hours. A risk of gales. Highs 9 to 13C.

Monday 05/11/18
Generally unsettled, but low confidence of details. Sunshine and heavy showers. Some persistent rain possible. Temperatures 8 to 12C.