The Met Office has said that the wettest conditions will be concentrated in parts of the country where thicker cloud will also keep temperatures considerably lower
Parts of the UK are set to experience rain and drizzle this Tuesday, while other areas could see temperatures rise to a balmy 26C, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters have indicated that the dampest conditions will be found in regions where thicker cloud cover will also keep temperatures significantly lower.
A Met Office weather map for 11am on Tuesday reveals the wet weather primarily affecting northern and western parts of the UK, although the rainfall is expected to be sporadic rather than constant.
In contrast, much of the UK is predicted to stay dry, with high pressure to the west continuing to usher in largely settled conditions and abundant sunshine.
Despite the influence of northerly winds, temperatures are still anticipated to feel quite warm in many places, with highs of 25C to 26C forecast across central, southern and eastern parts of England and Wales.
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 far north and northwest of Scotland will be noticeably cooler under thicker cloud and patchy rain, with temperatures often held in the mid-teens.”, reports the Express.
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 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.”
Areas expected to face 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
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