Brace yourselves, Wales! 🍂 The start of meteorological autumn is here, and it’s bringing a mix of wet and windy weather right to our doorsteps. Derek Brockway, the beloved BBC Wales weatherman, is warning us of a pretty grim Wednesday ahead, with a scoop of heavy rains and a dash of strong winds likely in parts of the country.
The Met Office has revealed that a zone of low pressure is set to dominate, pushing showers and blustery conditions our way, especially on 3rd September. While no weather warnings are out yet, they’re keeping a keen eye as things could change.
Expect the bulk of Wales to wake up to heavy downpours on Wednesday morning. Some areas might even see between 16-32mm of rain within an hour! And if you’re around Swansea or Merthyr Tydfil, be prepared for things to be blustery with winds gusting up to 45mph.
It’s not all doom and gloom though, as the week may have some drier spells mixed in. But as Ms. Zoe Hutin, our senior meteorologist, puts it, “The weather for the next few days is certainly going to be feeling autumnal.” So dig out those waterproofs and cosy up for what’s shaping up to be a topsy-turvy week of weather!
Looking a bit further ahead, it seems like we might be playing hopscotch with sunshine and showers as low-pressure systems continue to roll in. There’s even a risk of thunderstorms and stronger winds at times—talk about a rollercoaster of weather!
Got plans this week? Better check the skies before you step out, because it seems like Mother Nature’s in the mood to keep us all on our toes! 🌧️🌬️
Stay dry and stay safe, Wales! 🌂