A week of storms will give way to ‘the first signs of spring’ as wind and rain give way to double-digit temperatures.
Drenching weather is forecast into February as storm-swept Britain reels in the wake of 100mph Eowyn and Herminia.
But a change is on the cards as volatile Atlantic low-pressure surrenders to high pressure from the south.
Temperatures this weekend could hit mid-double figures as Britain enjoys a first taste of spring.
Storms set to give way to ‘first signs of spring’ as double-digits return to rain-soaked BritainWXChartsJim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services and social commentator, said: “Behind the cold air that will come in with stormy weather through the week, milder conditions are on the way, and we could quite comfortably see temperatures in the south hitting 13C or higher.
“So, there is definitely a warmup on the way, and after the stormy weather we have had through the last month, for some it will feel like the first signs of spring.”
Meanwhile, warnings are still in force for more miserable weather through the rest of this month.
Storm Herminia, named by the Spanish meteorological service, will wedge in the Atlantic hurling bouts of wind and rain towards Britain.
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Colder air to the north will see thermometers plunge to near minus-10 through the coming days while relentless rain threatens floods.
Environment flood alerts remain in force across regions battered by January’s stormy deluge.
Dale said: “In the meantime, we are looking at low pressure after low pressure coming towards the UK, and for the next few days it is going remain unsettled.
“In Scotland, temperatures will fall overnight to around minus 9C, and there will be the risk of snow although this will be confined to the glens and highlands.
“There is also going to be a risk of floods through the next one to 10 days, with more rain this week coming after the weekend storms, and this is something we are going to keep a watch on.”
A final glimpse of sun will come as a relief to millions of weather-battered Britons hammered by storms.
Storm Eowyn at the end of last week whipped up winds higher than 100mph, being dubbed the worst storm of the decade.
It was followed by less vigorous Storm Herminia which will continue for the next few days to bring blustery conditions.
Low-pressure, the harbinger of winter misery, will stay in charge through the rest of the month before the weather lets up.
Aidan McGivern warns of more unsettled weather on the way
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Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: “The weather stays very unsettled, and if we skip to Tuesday, there is a low-pressure system still sitting to the west of the UK, and it is looking very unsettled with low pressure anchored to the west or somewhere to the northwest of the UK, bringing west to south-westerly winds.
“Low pressure systems of one flavour or another are likely to stay in charge and mostly westerlies will be in charge until Thursday, and the trend of much more unsettled weather continues into the start of February.
“But higher pressure looks more likely for the last couple of days of January, and that and that high pressure edging into the south would lead to a shift in the most unsettled weather to the northwest of the UK.”
Temperatures will pick up as mild winds sweep in from the west, he said, although chilly winds will grip the north.
He added: “It is going to be relatively mild, particularly towards the south-west but colder further north and east with further spells of rain and showers continuing through Tuesday and Wednesday.
“It is likely to stay unsettled throughout the week with areas of low pressure tending to come and go.
“Overall, looking ahead to the first of February the weather stays rather changeable with further blustery winds, milder than average, with further spells of rain or showers.”