The Met Office has identified 11 areas across the UK that will face rain and drizzle on Tuesday, even as other parts of the country could see temperatures soar to 26C. The wettest conditions are expected in northern and western regions, where thicker cloud cover will keep temperatures significantly lower.
Rainfall Concentrated in North and West
A Met Office weather map for 11am on Tuesday shows rain primarily affecting northern and western Scotland, as well as parts of Northern Ireland. The rainfall is expected to be sporadic rather than constant, with drier periods also anticipated. According to the Met Office, the far north and northwest of Scotland will be noticeably cooler under thicker cloud and patchy rain, with temperatures often held in the mid-teens.
In contrast, much of the UK is predicted to remain dry, with high pressure to the west bringing largely settled conditions and abundant sunshine. Despite northerly winds, temperatures are still expected to feel quite warm in many places, with highs of 25C to 26C forecast across central, southern and eastern parts of England and Wales.
Temperature Contrast Across the UK
The Met Office stated: "Across central, southern and eastern parts of England and Wales, temperatures are expected to reach 25C to 26C, while plenty of sunny spells will help conditions feel pleasantly warm elsewhere." The forecaster added: "For most areas, Monday and Tuesday will be dry with a good deal of sunshine, although northern and northwestern Scotland will remain cloudier and see occasional outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. Northern Ireland may also experience a few spots of rain at times, but most places will stay dry."
Met Office Expert Comments on Patchy Rain
Met Office weather expert Clare Nasir explained that the intermittent rain and drizzle would come and go, indicating that drier periods are also anticipated throughout the day, particularly in areas sheltered from the northerly flow. She said: "And even where we've seen the patchy rain and drizzle, notice it is just coming and going across the north and northwest of Scotland, so there will be some drier interlude and some shelter coming through for Northern Ireland as well."
List of 11 Areas Facing Rain on Tuesday
The Met Office has named the following 11 areas expected to experience rain on Tuesday:
- Highlands
- Western Isles (Na h-Eileanan Siar)
- Orkney
- Shetland
- Argyll and Bute
- County Antrim
- County Armagh
- County Down
- County Fermanagh
- County Londonderry
- County Tyrone
These areas will see thicker cloud and patchy rain, keeping temperatures cooler compared to the rest of the UK.
