An "Arctic blast" is set to hit the UK, bringing much colder temperatures, as revealed by a recent weather map from the Met Office. The forecast predicts that

temperatures could drop as low as 6°C in certain areas.

As summer ends, an autumn chill will take over, accompanied by more thunderstorms and showers. This comes after stormy weather swept across the UK early Sunday morning, and forecasters predict more gloomy weather ahead.

According to the Met Office, colder Arctic air will begin moving in from Tuesday onwards, causing temperatures to drop throughout the week. Meteorologist Craig Snell confirmed, "Our first autumn chill of the season will hit midweek, bringing daytime temperatures down to the mid-teens and, at night, dropping into low single figures."

By Wednesday, temperatures in parts of Scotland could fall as low as 6°C, with London seeing lows of around 8°C by Thursday. This marks a stark contrast from the warmer temperatures, in the low to mid-20s, experienced earlier in the week.

In addition to the colder temperatures, unsettled weather is expected, with wet and windy conditions starting on Tuesday, particularly affecting Scotland. Mr. Snell noted that blustery showers and sunshine will follow, with daytime highs reaching only the mid-teens in the south, and just above single digits in the north. The wind will add to the chilly feel, and there is potential for grass frost in rural northern areas by Thursday morning.

A yellow weather warning has been issued due to the possibility of thundery showers and flooding in southern and central England, as well as parts of Wales. This warning remains in place until Sunday evening. The Environment Agency has also issued 18 flood alerts, particularly affecting Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Events across the country, such as the Goodwood Revival and Radio 2 in the Park festival in Preston, saw attendees braving the rain and chilly conditions. Despite the weather, spirits remained high as people wrapped up in waterproof clothing and ponchos.

As the arctic chill sets in, temperatures are expected to slowly recover toward the weekend as the northerly airflow decreases. However, unsettled weather is likely to continue, with cooler and fresher temperatures across the UK into next week. Photo by Richard Knights / Met Office - Exeter / CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia commons.