UK weather: Unsettled outlook with showers and brisk winds
Gale-force winds to return in southwest England and Wales on Tuesday
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Much of eastern England will wake up to bright sunshine on Sunday morning, but it will fleet away as unsettled weather and gale-force winds are to return to the UK following Storm Ellen.
The late morning will see the skies turning overcast across the midlands, east Anglia and southeast England, while showers – including some on the heavier side – will come in from the west to hit Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England.
Hail is expected in some parts of England, such as Kendal and York, and the far south, including Southampton and Dover, will experience heavy rain in the early afternoon.
The winds will be somewhat lighter than in recent days, making highs in the early 20s possible in the south, including up to 23C in London, but the temperature cools going northwards with 16C expected in Manchester and 14C in Edinburgh.
Sunday evening will see the rain continue to work its way eastwards, and Newcastle and Norwich can expect showers, whereas Birmingham, Manchester and Newtown can expect sunny intervals.
Overnight, rain will develop across Wales, western England and parts of Northern Ireland, and it will be chilly in parts of Scotland.
The unsettled weather will continue going into the new week, with Monday bringing heavy rain to southern areas, as scattered showers and light winds appear in many other parts across the UK.
These will turn to gale-force winds of more than 50mph across southwest England and Wales from Tuesday morning, and a yellow weather warning is in place ahead of possible travel disruption.
The Met Office said: “While not exceptional, winds this strong are unusual for August, with possible transport disruption and impacts on outdoor activities.”
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