Heavy wind and rain forecast as UK braces for ‘unsettled’ September

Summer sun will soon be swapped for heavy wind and rain, as forecasters warn of an “unsettled” September.

Much of the UK will see the last glimpses of sunny weather this week, before conditions take a miserable turn for the month ahead.

Wind and rain in store

The Met Office has said the weather will become wet and windy after an area of low pressure moves in from Sunday (5 September), with the effects of “increased tropical storm activity” in the US contributing to the poorer conditions.

Alex Burkhill, a Met Office forecaster, explained: “It’s fair to say the beginning of the month will be rather settled, with high pressure dominating.

“There will be drizzle and cloud in the east this week, but in the west certain regions will certainly hit the low 20s and see glimpses of sunshine here and there.

“However, this could perhaps be the last of the summery weather until the end of September, with a prolonged spell of unsettled conditions and low pressure from Sunday.”