Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
The UK is expecting a shift from a record-breaking hot, dry summer to cooler, wetter conditions as high pressure gives way to low pressure. While the rain is welcomed, experts warn it will not be sufficient to end the current drought conditions across England and Wales.
Why it matters
Prolonged drought conditions have significant implications for water security, agriculture, and emergency services managing wildfire risks.
Image source, Getty Image caption, Rain forecast to hit this week will be welcome for many
UK weather patterns are set to change, following a record-breaking summer of extreme heat and prolonged dry weather.
Wisley in Surrey has notched up 60 days with no recorded rainfall. Significant rain has been lacking elsewhere with most areas of England and Wales in drought.
There is some welcome rain forecast this week, though it's not likely to be significant or bring any change to the dry conditions.
It will also turn noticeably cooler in the coming days with temperatures falling below average across the UK.
Image caption, Rainfall accumulation over the next five days shows a chance of some rainfall for most of the UK, though no significant amount in southern England
High pressure has been dominant this summer leading to hot and dry weather, particularly across England and Wales.
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