UK weather forecast LIVE: Brits face torrential downpours and flooding as Met Office warns WASHOUT ahead of midweek
BRITS could be soaked by torrential downpours and flooding as a wet weather system headed from the Atlantic barrels towards the UK this week.
Scotland has flood warnings as the nation braces for a wet weather week of heavy rain and freezing winds.
A band of rain from the west will be driving storms along the coast from Tuesday, while thunder and lightning are likely later in the week.
Meteorologist Martin Bowles has warned that “further wet and windy weather” is expected in the North West from Monday evening, with showers set to move across the rest of the UK tomorrow.
The Met Office said of today’s weather: “Bands of rain or showers moving eastward over many parts, heavy in the east with a chance of thunder in the afternoon. Later drier and lighter in the west.
In its Tuesday outlook, the weather agency said: “Rain coming west on Tuesday, fragmenting into showers through Wednesday, mostly dry elsewhere.
“Warm until Wednesday. Maybe a thunderstorm in the east on Thursday.”
Read our weather blog below for the latest news and forecasts…
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The best tips for hay fever sufferers
Pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is shining and the weather is warm, it can cause serious discomfort for hay fever sufferers. Here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- Place petroleum jelly around your nostrils to trap pollen
- Wear wrap-around sunglasses to prevent pollen from getting in your eyes
- Shower and change your clothes after you’ve been outside to wash off pollen
- If possible, stay indoors
- Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible
- Vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- Buy a pollen filter for the vents in your car and a vacuum with a HEPA filter
- Try to stay home and avoid socializing if you have a fever or don’t feel well enough to go about your normal activities
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Pollen count up again across the country
As is becoming the norm, pollen levels are high in much of the country.
This is obviously bad news for hay fever sufferers.
If you’re struggling with hay fever, avoid areas with heavy vegetation and follow these tips:
- Place petroleum jelly around your nostrils to trap pollen
- Wear wrap-around sunglasses to prevent pollen from getting in your eyes
- Shower and change your clothes after you’ve been outside to wash off pollen
- If possible, stay indoors
- Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible
- Vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- Buy a pollen filter for the vents in your car and a vacuum with a HEPA filter
- Try to stay home and avoid socializing if you have a fever or don’t feel well enough to go about your normal activities
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