UK braces for heavy rain and potential washout on Thursday

Large parts of the United Kingdom are expected to experience heavy rainfall on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as a weather system moves in from the Atlantic. Met Office charts indicate that approximately 100 areas across the nation will be affected by downpours. The rain is anticipated to begin in the west of Scotland during the afternoon and gradually move eastward, intensifying as it progresses inland. Cities as far east as Newcastle and Hull are forecast to receive rain, which is expected to continue into the early hours of Friday, September 11. The Met Office stated that "Cloud and rain will spread erratically eastwards throughout the day," with the rain turning heavier at times, particularly in the north. The southeast is likely to remain dry until after dark. London is also set for a wet end to the working week. While warmer conditions, potentially reaching 27C, are predicted for the following week, Thursday is expected to bring a gloomier picture for the capital. The rain is forecast to reach London during the evening, bringing spells of persistent rainfall before conditions improve overnight.