URGENT UPDATE: The Met Office has just announced a significant weather shift for the UK, with colder temperatures and easterly winds expected to arrive on January 1. This sudden change will follow the festive season, impacting millions as we head into the New Year.
Forecasters warn that starting from Christmas Eve, December 24, the country will experience a “noticeable” drop in temperatures, marking a shift from the milder weather seen recently. The Met Office predicts that high pressure systems will build to the north, leading to a strengthening easterly wind that will make it feel significantly colder.
Residents can expect a mix of weather conditions during this period. While many areas will see a fair amount of dry weather, a few wintry showers are likely, especially in eastern and southern regions and over high ground. The Met Office’s forecast states:
“A gradual transition to more settled conditions is expected… with wind-chill making it feel colder.”
As we approach New Year’s Day, temperatures are projected to remain below average, with frost likely in areas where clear skies and light winds prevail. Current forecasts indicate that the unsettled weather will persist into the first week of January, with an increasing chance of showers as high pressure slowly drifts westward.
Expect further spells of rain or showers through Monday, with cloudy skies dominating. However, as high pressure builds towards the northeast on Tuesday, colder conditions will develop through the week.
This abrupt weather shift serves as a reminder for the public to prepare for winter conditions. Stay updated on the latest forecasts, and ensure you are ready for the colder weather as we enter 2024.
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