Weather forecast UK LIVE – Met Office warnings of gale force winds for ALL of England today

ODDS CUT ON WIND SPEED REACHING 100MPH THIS WEEK IN THE UK

Leading bookmaker Coral has cut the odds to 1-2 (from 4-5) on the wind speed hitting 100mph in the mainland UK before the end of the week.

The firm makes it 4-5 for -10C or lower being recorded by the time the weekend is up, while it is 5-4 for this month to finish as the wettest March ever.

"It's going to be an unsettled few days ahead with rain and storms set to hit large parts of the UK. We make it odds-on for the wind speed to reach as high as 100mph in the mainland, while temperatures look likely to drop to -10C before the week is out," said Coral's John Hill.

TUESDAY'S EXTREMES

On Tuesday the highest temperatures were recorded in St James's Park.

The mercury hit 14.4C while the lowest was 47 miles away in Benson where it hit a low of -4.6C.

There was 10.2 hours of sunshine in East Malling and Tyndrum had the highest amount of rainfall with 20.6mm falling in 24 hours.

PICTURED

Huge waves hit Blackpool's north shore yesterday.

TODAY'S FORECAST

Sunny intervals and heavy showers in the north at first, elsewhere cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times.

Gales for many coastal areas though a period of lighter winds for northern areas during the day.

(-Met Office)

FORECAST FOR YOUR WEDNESDAY MORNING

RESIDENTS IN WALES IN 'CONSTANT DREAD' OF FLOODING

As 70mph storms start to sweep in this morning, thousands of people in North Wales said they live 'in constant dread' of their homes being flooded.

In February 2020 towns and villages were swamped by Storm Ciara, causing millions of pounds damage, and now residents want lessons to be learnt from their terrifying ordeal.

With fears of a repeat with new bouts of bad weather and torrential rain, the communities are demanding the authorities act to end their nightmare and stop it happening again.

They're calling for an independent inquiry today after a Conwy County Council report found that 'more could be done' to protect the region and its inhabitants from flooding.

WEATHER WARNING ISSUED TODAY

There is a yellow wind warning in place across England from tonight at 9pm until tomorrow at 3pm.

TONIGHT'S FORECAST

The Met Office added: "Wet and windy conditions continuing though turning more showery with drier periods developing.

"Very strong winds later for England and Wales with inland gales. Mild for most."

TODAY'S FORECAST

The Met Office said: "Sunny intervals and heavy showers in the north at first, elsewhere cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times.

"Gales for many coastal areas though a period of lighter winds for northern areas during the day."

IN PICS: BLUE SKIES ON KENT COAST

Those on the Kent coast basked in sunshine on Tuesday.

Cheery snaps taken in Minster-on-Sea show clear blue skies.

But the weather is set to change, with wet and windy conditions expected.

FLOOD WARNING IN PLACE

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for The River Burn from South Creake to Burnham Thorpe.

It reads: "River and groundwater levels remain high, and are expected to remain high for the next few days.

"Levels will be responsive to rainfall. Areas most at risk are North Creake, South Creake and Burnham Thorpe, including the B1355. We are monitoring river levels closely.

"Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger."

WATCH: RAIN AND WIND TO BATTER COUNTRY

Wind and rain is set to batter Britain.

Heavy rain is due to sweep across the country in the morning.

Highs of around 10C expected.

OUTLOOK FOR TOMORROW

It is set to be unsettled across much of England and Wales with rain which will be persistent and heavy during the day, according to Meteogroup.

A dry start across northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland with some early bright spells. However, it will soon become widely overcast with rain spreading to all regions by the afternoon

It will continue to be unsettled during the evening with overcast skies and widespread rain which will be heavy for a time.

Overnight, rain will ease and turn increasingly showery across England and Wales and clear spells will develop for a time. Rain will continue across Scotland and Northern Ireland and push southwards.

SAFETY WARNINGS ISSUED FOR COASTLINE

Safety warnings have been issued for coastal areas of England and Wales as winds of up to 70mph are forecast.

The RNLI urged people to exercise caution if visiting exposed cliffs, seafronts or piers due to the “severe safety risk” caused by the wind, which is expected to be accompanied by heavy showers.

WEDNESDAY'S WEATHER

The Met Office said: "Sunny intervals and heavy showers in the north at first, else cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times.

"Gales for many areas overnight."

PACKED SEAFRONTS

Seafronts across the UK were busy with people out enjoying the spring sunshine.

Crowds packed onto the beach in Bournemouth, Dorset, today as temperatures hit 13C.

THE WETTEST AREAS IN THE UK

The wettest areas in the UK are the following:

• Snowdonia
• Lake District
• Scottish Highlands

They all receive more than four metres of rainfall in a year.

AFFECTED REGIONS: YELLOW WEATHER WARNING

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind.

It is set to be in place from tomorrow night.

These are the affected regions:

• East Midlands
• East of England
• London & South East England
• North East England
• North West England
• South West England
• Wales
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire & Humber

WEATHER WARNING FOR WIND

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for tomorrow night.

Tomorrow, strong winds accompanied by heavy and blustery showers may bring some disruption to England and Wales.

Strong and gusty winds are likely to develop on Wednesday evening and continue into Thursday across England and Wales.

Gusts of 50-55 mph are possible inland, especially close to showers. Gusts may reach 60-70 mph on coasts and hills, especially in the west, before gradually easing on Thursday afternoon.

‘RETURN TO AUTUMN’

The Met Office has warned Brits to expect a “return to Autumn” next week with wind, rain and hill snow on the way.

Meteorologist Aiden McGivern said: “We are looking at a return to autumn with low pressure in charge, and that will bring a return of wet and windy weather.

“It’s a messy transition from high pressure to low pressure.

“A core of much stronger winds associated with the jet stream will make progress across the UK bringing wind and rain.

“We expect some really strong winds potentially into next week, with low pressure after low pressure.”

WET AND WINDY WEATHER AHEAD

The Met Office has said the next few days will be wet and windy across the country.

It comes after many Brits today enjoyed a sunny day.

Rain and wind is not set to batter the country.

TOMORROW’S FORECAST

The Met Office’s forecast for tomorrow says: “Rain continuing over England and particularly Wales with a drier period over Scotland and Northern Ireland, though rain returning here from the southwest during the day.

“Windy with coastal gales.”

NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE

Into the second half of March, unsettled conditions are likely to be confined to the North and West of the UK, with the South and East probably seeing more settled conditions.

Into the beginning of April, there is a chance that the settled conditions will become more widespread to bring some drier spells of weather for most.

Temperatures are most likely to remain near to or slightly above average, with any colder or cooler intervals short-lived.

DAFFODILS BLOOMING

People sit amongst daffodils in St James's Park on a sunny day in London.

In Ancient Rome, daffodils were prized for their sap, which was thought to contain healing properties. 

They bloom during the spring months, from February to May.

POLLEN FACTS

• In some people there is a correlation between pollen levels and anxiety
• Your pets can get hay fever
• The pollen season can start as early as January and end as late as November
• Hay fever affects one in five people
• Spiderlings eat pollen