uk weather forecast arctic blast

 The UK is set to face an arctic cold snap, which will drop temperatures significantly over the next few days.  This cold air will blow from north and affect different parts of the country. 

 ### Weather Details:

 - **Starts and temperature changes**: Temperatures in the UK were above 20°C a few days ago, but now temperatures are plummeting due to the arctic cold.  Temperatures will be close to 5°C in some areas on Thursday morning, such as Canterbury, Frome, and Bedford.  Meanwhile, parts of Scotland are expected to drop to 0°C [[❞]]

  

 - **Affected Areas**: Northern England and Scotland will be most affected.  Nighttime temperatures can drop to 0°C or below in the highlands of Scotland.  In addition, Hexham and Paisley areas will see temperatures between 2°C and 4°C [[❞]]

 - **Rain and wind forecast**: According to the Met Office, heavy rain and strong north-westerly winds are likely in the north-west and Scotland.  The rain may lead to flood warnings being issued in some areas, particularly in Scotland.  Rain may be light on Thursday, but temperatures will not rise.  A few sunny spells from Friday, but it will be cooler [[❞]]

 ### Warning as per weather forecast:

 - **AFFECTED AREA**: The Met Office has issued a heavy rain warning for the Shetland region of Scotland.  Also, some areas of Orkney and Aberdeenshire are likely to have strong winds [[❞]]

  

 - **OVERALL CONDITIONS**: Overall, colder and rainier impacts will be greater in northern parts of the UK and Scotland.  On the other hand, the southern part of the country will have relatively mild weather, but there remains a chance of rain with cold winds.

 These weather changes can disrupt travel and daily life.  People are advised to prepare for cold winds and keep an eye on weather updates.