The Met Office has issued its verdict on the weather expected over Halloween weekend, with high pressure set to bring calmer conditions for many parts of the UK after the disruption caused by storms Austen and Boelo.
Just one weather warning remains in place on Tuesday, October 27, following a weekend of destructive winds and heavy rain that downed trees, caused power outages and disrupted public transport services across the country.
Calmer conditions from midweek
As of Tuesday, most of the country is experiencing calmer weather, with the Met Office forecasting a period of high pressure building throughout this week.
Strong winds are possible in northern and western Scotland on Tuesday, before high pressure brings calmer conditions for many from midweek. Conditions will begin to settle down from Wednesday, October 28, as high pressure increasingly influences the UK.
Showers are expected to become less frequent, with many southern areas staying dry and seeing some sunny spells. Winds will also ease for most, although gales could continue for a time in the far north, which could sustain the coastal flooding risk for northern parts of the UK for a time.
Halloween weekend outlook
For Friday, October 30, Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "High pressure well and truly ensconced across the east. Weather fronts trying to nudge in. Bit of uncertainty on the timing of this and when it will bring cloud and some rain into western Scotland or perhaps northern Ireland during Friday. So it could turn wet again here."
He continued: "Again for most of England and Wales it looks dry. Should be some sunny spells around. Some stubborn fog patches which could linger for a few hours. By the afternoon it should brighten up with sunny spells and light winds. Temperatures 13 to 15 maybe 16C."
"That weather front then likely to generate a bit of a north-south split as we go into the weekend."
Moving on to Saturday, the meteorologist said: "Saturday, Halloween, this weather front may provide some outbreaks of rain across northern Britain for Saturday night."
"Meanwhile the high pressure still controlling things across the south. Potential for things to be a bit misty and murky for Halloween, which might add to the atmosphere."
He added: "If you do have plans for Saturday night then keep up to date with the forecast throughout the week."
Long range forecast
Looking ahead at the long range forecast for the UK, which covers the period between October 31 and November 9, the Met Office said that it is expected to be chilly, with periods of fog.
"Pressure is set to build in the vicinity of the UK as we move into early November, with a lot of dry weather as a result," the Met Office forecast reads. "Before this occurs, a weather front bringing some rain will be in place across some western and northern areas at the very start of this period, but is likely to weaken quickly as high pressure takes charge."
"Within the high pressure, some places, perhaps more likely towards the east, will likely see overnight and morning fog, which at this time of year could take a while to clear and where it lingers, it will remain chilly. Otherwise, temperatures generally fairly close to average for most during this period."
Between November 10 and 24, more "unsettled" conditions are likely, the Met Office has said. The forecast reads: "Probably largely settled at first, perhaps with some chilly nights. Moving further into November, there is an increased chance of more unsettled conditions developing, with a return to spells of rain and potential for strong winds. However, the extent and location of wettest or windiest areas is uncertain. Overall, temperatures will probably be near or a little above average."
