 Tonight, however, will see that low cloud and patchy fog thickening and reforming across central and eastern areas. Rain will then move east and into other western areas too. It's the start of what is to come this week, with tropical air brought northwards over eastern USA and Canada by Tropical Storm Nicole. This tropical air will meet the very cold air currently bringing wintry weather to midwestern areas, and the knock-on effects is a very active jet stream that will bring a new theme next week, though the details are still uncertain. It's a reminder of what's to come this winter ( PA) Met Office forecaster Alex Deakin said: "A strong jet stream often leads to an unsettled, usually wet and windy theme with low pressures approaching the UK. "These low pressures have the potential to become quite volatile bringing some very windy weather to the UK throughout next week so it's important to keep up to date with the forecast over the coming days." Five-day UK weather forecast Today: Fog patches clearing, but areas of low cloud persisting over some central and northeastern parts. Sunny spells developing, best in south later and north of high){kind=link}
The high winds and lightning are a reminder of what is to come this winter after a mild start to November so far, with fog thickening later tonight across large parts of the country
Brits are set to be battered by thunder, lightning and high winds as it begins to feel more like winter.
It’s been a mild start to the month for many so far, but the weather is set to turn slightly and remind many of us about the colder weather to come.
Many Brits have woken up to thick fog this morning after overnight temperatures dropped.
Fog patches are due to clear this morning, but areas of low cloud are set to countinue over some central and northeastern areas.