The UK is set to face a barrage of extreme weather conditions including heavy rain, strong winds, and a significant cold snap as Storm Nelson approaches, alongside an early-April heatwave warning for British tourists in Spain.
The UK is set to experience a range of extreme weather conditions as Storm Nelson approaches, bringing with it heavy rain and winds of up to 50mph in London, and gusts of up to 70mph in southern England and Northern Ireland. The Met Office has issued warnings for both wind and rain, highlighting potential travel disruptions and hazardous coastal conditions. This weather event is scheduled to hit from the early hours of Thursday, with the strongest winds anticipated around 5 pm before subsiding by 9 pm. Additionally, persistent showers are expected to continue into Friday across London.
Furthermore, a significant cold snap is forecasted for the country, with a 474-mile band of snow stretching from northern Scotland to Manchester, affecting areas including Belfast, the Scottish Highlands, Lowlands, and Newcastle. As wintry conditions take hold, the UK, particularly Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England, will face chilly temperatures and snow showers. This weather shift is expected to occur as Britain approaches the Easter weekend, with the Met Office predicting unsettled conditions, consisting of showers, longer spells of rain, and some drier intervals. Temperatures are likely to vary, with a north-south divide indicating cooler, wetter conditions in the south and temperatures close to average across the rest of the country.
In sharp contrast to the UK’s wintry outlook, Spain is bracing for a heatwave, with forecasts warning British tourists of temperatures reaching up to 36C in early April. The Mediterranean nation faces weather advisories due to the risks of strong winds and rough seas, particularly on its southeast coast, including popular tourist destinations like Benidorm. Temperatures in some areas of Spain could approach 40C, posing potential risks to residents, properties, and visitors alike.
As the UK prepares for these mixed weather phenomena, residents and tourists alike are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against the forecasted extreme conditions.
