More rain is likely to hit the UK later this week with ‘frost likely’ for Friday night

The Met Office has said we will see a “drier interlude” then later this week we are likely to see more rain.

On Monday Oxfordshire saw in excess of 100mm of rain and South Newington was hit with around 111.4mm.

In the north and eastern areas of England there is a yellow warning for rain on Thursday and the largest rainfall will likely be seen in the Pennines and the North Yorkshire Moors.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said, “The rainfall from Monday has now cleared away to leave a drier interlude for many, whilst some residual rain moves southwards across parts of Scotland.

“This drier spell will last until early Wednesday for most, before the next area of low pressure brings further rain later on Wednesday and into the latter part of the week.

“Further rain is likely for parts of England and Wales on Thursday. If and where this falls on saturated ground, the sensitivity to potential impacts is increased.

“At present, the heaviest rain looks like falling across east-facing hills of northern England, although there is some uncertainty in the regional focus.”

Friday will see further rain in central and southern areas of the UK and in the north there will be some sunny spells.

Ahead of the weekend the temperature will be turning cooler and on Friday night “frost is likely” for most of the UK.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Brent Walker said: “After the rain through much of this week, things will be turning decidedly cooler into the weekend, with frost likely for much of the UK overnight on Friday and a more autumnal feel to daytime temperatures.

“A north-westerly flow of air is developing, bringing cooler air from the north over the UK and dropping temperatures into the weekend and possibly below freezing overnight for some. Some isolated showers are possible through the weekend, though it will largely be drier for many, with some sunny spells.

“There’s potential for further wet and windy weather late on Sunday and into the start of next week, though there is much detail to be determined on the exact conditions so stay up to date with the latest forecast.”