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UK weather warnings – gales, rain and snow for Easter holiday UK weather warnings – gales, rain and snow forecast in run-up to Easter
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The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the beginning of the Easter holidays, with gales, rain and snow forecast to bring disruption.The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the beginning of the Easter holidays, with gales, rain and snow forecast to bring disruption.
A yellow “be aware” warning has been issued, with gales of 50mph to 60mph, and up to 70mph in exposed locations, forecast across many parts of Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, England and Wales on Monday evening and night.A yellow “be aware” warning has been issued, with gales of 50mph to 60mph, and up to 70mph in exposed locations, forecast across many parts of Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, England and Wales on Monday evening and night.
A second yellow warning has been issued for Scotland, with wintry showers likely to cause icy stretches on Scottish roads and potentially dangerous driving conditions.A second yellow warning has been issued for Scotland, with wintry showers likely to cause icy stretches on Scottish roads and potentially dangerous driving conditions.
It’s not going to be glorious sunshine and mild temperatures, it’s going to be pretty average.It’s not going to be glorious sunshine and mild temperatures, it’s going to be pretty average.
Although things are expected to improve over the Easter weekend, with the rain and wind hopefully dying down, it’s likely it will still feel chilly.Although things are expected to improve over the Easter weekend, with the rain and wind hopefully dying down, it’s likely it will still feel chilly.
Met Office spokeswoman Laura Young said: “Temperatures will be about average. Easter is a lot earlier this year and average temperatures at the beginning of April are single figures, 8C or 9C, possibly up to 10C. It’s not going to be glorious sunshine and mild temperatures, it’s going to be pretty average. It’s not going to be a great week, not a great start to the Easter holiday, but it’s an improved weekend.”Met Office spokeswoman Laura Young said: “Temperatures will be about average. Easter is a lot earlier this year and average temperatures at the beginning of April are single figures, 8C or 9C, possibly up to 10C. It’s not going to be glorious sunshine and mild temperatures, it’s going to be pretty average. It’s not going to be a great week, not a great start to the Easter holiday, but it’s an improved weekend.”
Regarding the week leading up to Easter, Sunday’s wet and windy weather is expected to continue on Monday, with snow and ice in northern areas. Tuesday will see less wind and showers, although powerful gusts are still forecast, particularly over Northern Ireland, south-west Scotland and northern England. The second half of the week should be less breezy but with showers still affecting south-west England, Wales and eastern England.Regarding the week leading up to Easter, Sunday’s wet and windy weather is expected to continue on Monday, with snow and ice in northern areas. Tuesday will see less wind and showers, although powerful gusts are still forecast, particularly over Northern Ireland, south-west Scotland and northern England. The second half of the week should be less breezy but with showers still affecting south-west England, Wales and eastern England.
A frontal system on Thursday and Friday is expected to bring rain to western areas on Thursday, moving to Northern Ireland and then clearing eastwards on Good Friday.A frontal system on Thursday and Friday is expected to bring rain to western areas on Thursday, moving to Northern Ireland and then clearing eastwards on Good Friday.
Young said the weather over the Easter weekend remains unpredictable, with different models currently giving contradictory messages. It is likely to be an improving picture, albeit probably remaining cloudy.Young said the weather over the Easter weekend remains unpredictable, with different models currently giving contradictory messages. It is likely to be an improving picture, albeit probably remaining cloudy.
Engineering works and the sheer volume of traffic are forecast to add to the disruption on the railways and roads respectively over Easter.Engineering works and the sheer volume of traffic are forecast to add to the disruption on the railways and roads respectively over Easter.
One of the most-disrupted routes is the London to Scotland West Coast main line. Major work at Watford in Hertfordshire means that there will be no Virgin or London Midland trains running in and out of London’s Euston station between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Virgin is strongly recommending that passengers do not travel between Good Friday and Easter Monday.One of the most-disrupted routes is the London to Scotland West Coast main line. Major work at Watford in Hertfordshire means that there will be no Virgin or London Midland trains running in and out of London’s Euston station between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Virgin is strongly recommending that passengers do not travel between Good Friday and Easter Monday.
On the roads, traffic information company Inrix is predicting that the worst-affected congestion hotspots in south-east and south-west England could be twice as busy as last Easter. The RAC said as many as 16 million motorists were set to take to the roads over Easter, with four million travelling on Good Friday and 4.5 million on Easter Sunday.On the roads, traffic information company Inrix is predicting that the worst-affected congestion hotspots in south-east and south-west England could be twice as busy as last Easter. The RAC said as many as 16 million motorists were set to take to the roads over Easter, with four million travelling on Good Friday and 4.5 million on Easter Sunday.