UK could see 10 days without rain after ‘wettest week in two years’
The UK could have up to 10 consecutive days without rain as high pressure brings a calmer spell after a run of autumn storms. The shift follows England’s wettest week in two years and is expected to bring foggy mornings and cooler nights, with possible travel disruption where fog clears slowly.
Storms Austen and Boelo, alongside another area of low pressure, contributed to the exceptionally wet week, with Boelo bringing particularly heavy rain. Most areas should stay largely dry into early November, although the Western Isles may see some rain on Halloween evening. High pressure could weaken around mid-November, allowing wetter and windier Atlantic weather to return.
In short
- High pressure could keep the UK mostly dry for up to 10 days.
- England has just had its wettest week in two years.
- Foggy mornings may reduce visibility and disrupt travel.
Explained simply
The UK’s autumn weather is often shaped by Atlantic low-pressure systems, which bring unsettled conditions, including rain and strong winds. High pressure generally brings more settled weather, though clear, calm nights can lead to fog in the morning and lower temperatures overnight.
The recent wet spell involved several low-pressure systems, including storms Austen and Boelo. A run of dry days would affect travel where fog lingers, while a return of Atlantic weather later in November could bring more rain and wind.
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