An Arctic chill is expected to sweep the country, bringing with it below-average temperatures for the time of year as winter begins to bite, with winds blowing from the east expected to shift to the north.
Mr Burkill added that temperatures overnight into Thursday would drop to -7C or -8C , and maybe even colder."It looks like the cold is going to be very widespread, perhaps Northern Ireland and East Anglia won't be that cold, maybe just a degree or two below freezing," he said.He said much of England, including the South West, could also see exceptionally cold temperatures of -5C or -6C .
Forecasters predict the cold weather could last a week, as the northerly flow will linger and there may be some showers, though it will be largely dry and cold.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UK Weather: Temperatures set to tumble as Arctic blast strikes countryForecasters expect it to turn noticeably colder, hovering closer to freezing during the day and dipping below overnight, with a yellow weather warning of snow mid-week.
Read more »
Warning of Arctic blast bringing snow, ice and temperatures of minus 5 next week❄️ The UK is set to experience its first blast of winter weather next week, with further weather warnings for snow and ice “quite likely” and temperatures falling to as low as minus 5
Read more »
Gift of a letter from Santa raises money for NSPCC ScotlandNSPCC Scotland is giving parents and carers the chance to order a letter from Santa 🎅
Read more »
Scotland warned over Santa shortage this Christmas if new recruits don't applyStuart Thompson, 66, from Dumfries and Galloway, wants to ensure children still have the opportunity to share their wish list and seasonal greetings with Santa despite the current scarcity at his Santa School.
Read more »
Exact date winter storm 'Troll from Tondheim' will hit ScotlandTemperatures are set to plunge over the coming days as a spell of cold weather from Norway will batter the UK.
Read more »
Exact date winter storm 'Troll from Trondheim' will hit ScotlandTemperatures are set to plunge over the coming days as a spell of cold weather from Norway will batter the UK.
Read more »