The Met Office has warned that heavy rain is expected to hit 36 areas across the UK on Monday, even as temperatures are set to soar, potentially bringing heatwave conditions. The agency forecasts temperatures could reach 32C on Monday and climb to 34C later next week, particularly in the southeast of England.
Rainfall Forecast for Northern Regions
While the southeast braces for scorching conditions, weather maps indicate that areas further north will experience significant rainfall on Monday. The forecast shows all of Scotland facing rain, with only small pockets avoiding the downpour. Parts of northeast England are also expected to see wet conditions, with rain arriving in North Yorkshire around 9am.
The Met Office's Monday forecast states: "Rain persists across northern and northwestern Scotland. Cloudy at first across Northern Ireland and northern England with patchy drizzle. Elsewhere, sunny spells. Very warm and locally hot in the southeast."
Full List of Affected Areas
The Met Office has identified 36 areas that are likely to face heavy rain. The list includes regions in both England and Scotland.
England
- Cumbria
- Durham
- North Yorkshire
- South Yorkshire
- Lincolnshire
Scotland
- Aberdeenshire
- Angus
- Argyll and Bute
- Clackmannanshire
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Dundee
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Lothian
- East Renfrewshire
- Edinburgh
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Glasgow
- Highland
- Inverclyde
- Midlothian
- Moray
- Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Orkney Islands
- Perth and Kinross
- Renfrewshire
- Scottish Borders
- Shetland Islands
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- Stirling
- West Dunbartonshire
- West Lothian
Impact and Precautions
The heavy rain may cause localized flooding and travel disruptions in the affected areas, particularly in Scotland. The Met Office advises residents to stay updated with the latest weather warnings and to take necessary precautions if traveling. Despite the rain, temperatures in the southeast are expected to remain very warm, with a potential heatwave developing later in the week.
