🚨 Met Office WARNING: Flooding Risk + Minus 8°C This Weekend | UK

⚠️ Heavy rain and flooding dominate today's weather across England, but bitter Arctic cold is already gripping Scotland with temperatures plummeting to minus eight Celsius forecast for the weekend. This detailed forecast covers what to expect through to early February, including potential snow developments.
The Met Office yellow warning for rain remains in force throughout Wednesday for southern, central, and southeastern regions. Persistent downpours won't clear until midnight tonight, bringing significant disruption to evening commutes. Roads are treacherous with standing water, spray reducing visibility, and localised flooding affecting low-lying areas. If you're travelling today, allow substantial extra time and consider postponing non-essential journeys.
Wales has been battered by relentless rainfall with some valleys recording near-record January totals. The contrast couldn't be starker – Cornwall sits at eight degrees whilst the Scottish Highlands woke to minus five Celsius under clear, Arctic skies. This north-south split continues through Friday, but the weekend brings universally poor conditions with dense fog patches, drizzle, and extensive low cloud across most regions.
The critical question concerns late January. Model data shows significant disagreement about our weather from day ten onwards. Some models develop high pressure over Scandinavia, drawing bitterly cold easterly winds across Britain with snow potential, particularly for eastern counties. Others maintain Atlantic dominance with continued mild, unsettled conditions. Currently, it's fifty-fifty which scenario unfolds.
What's certain: check elderly relatives and neighbours now. Ensure they have adequate heating, filled prescriptions, and sufficient food supplies. For drivers this weekend, use dipped headlights in fog (not fog lights unless visibility severely reduced). Leave extra space between vehicles. Fog appears suddenly, especially in valleys and near rivers. Monitor Met Office updates daily – amber and red warnings will be issued if the situation escalates.
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