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Issued: 1000hrs Thursday 9th November 2006
Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling
Risk of colder weather next week
The high pressure area that has been dominating conditions through the country over the past week or so is now showing signs of fading. There are hints that for a time next week conditions may become very unsettled with periods of heavy rain. There is a risk of an outbreaks of cold, Arctic air pushing south from mid-week, although at the moment this looks more likely to affect Scotland and Ireland.
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Monday 13/11/06
A windy day as a cold front clears southeastern England. There will be showers, blustery, affecting the western coasts and Wales as well as Ireland. Inland it should be drier, although a risk of showers here too. A mild day i the south at 14C, nearly 9C in Scotland.
Tuesday 14/11/06
Patchy drizzle affecting western coasts of Scotland and Ireland. A ridge of high pressure builds through the rest of the UK and ireland bringing some sunny spells and drier conditions. Highs at 8 to 10C in the north, 11 to 12C in the far south.
Wednesday 15/11/06
Indications that conditions become much colder through Wednesday. Winds could reach gale force as rain sweeps eastwards, some of it heavy. A sharp fall in temperature later in Scotland and Ireland with wintry showers here. Milder in the south. Highs at 8C in wet Scotland, 15C in southern England.
Thursday 16/11/06
A drier day is likely with sunny spells. A few showers in western Scotland and western Ireland. Highs at 8 to 12C.
Friday 17/11/06
A risk of more unsettled weather in the far west with rain, some of it heavy at times and possibly turning to sleet, even at lower levels. Drier elsewhere in sunny spells. Highs at 6 to 8C in the west, 9 to 12C in the east.