Issued: 0530hrs Monday 8th December 2025
Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

Southwesterly winds draw cloud and spells of rain across the British Isles, most often south and west.

Good morning,

A blustery southwesterly wind will be in place all day this drawing humid air across the British Isles so expect plenty of cloud. Often showery on western coasts, particularly near upland areas like Wales, northwest England, and the Scottish Highlands, with broader periods of rain passing across southern England. Some showers may pass further east, but northeast England and northeast Scotland may be largely dry and often bright or sunny. The good news is that for those in the wettest southern areas, temperatures will be mild with highs up to 13C. Further north, highs will reach 8C.

A major change occurs overnight as a deep area of low pressure quickly sweeps northward from the southwest of Ireland. Rain increasingly frequent in southwest England, quickly setting in here and into Wales and Ireland in the later overnight hours. Winds will rapidly strengthen as well with a risk of gales onto coastal areas. A mild night here with low staying near 10 to 12C.Rain will reach as far as northern England overnight, Scotland likely stays dry. Temperatures will drop towards 5 to 7C in northern areas.

Enjoy the day!
-Dan

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