UK Faces Early Winter Chill with Arctic Blast
Temperatures plunge below freezing in Scotland, with frost and hail across the country.
- The UK is experiencing an Arctic blast, causing temperatures to drop significantly below average for September.
- Scotland's Highlands saw temperatures as low as -2°C, while Yorkshire and Cumbria recorded 1°C and 2°C respectively.
- Daytime highs are also below average, with London reaching only 16°C and Glasgow barely touching 12°C.
- The Met Office forecasts that the cold spell will last until the end of the week, with milder conditions expected over the weekend.
- Southern areas may experience hail and thunder, while frost is likely in rural areas across the UK during the cold nights.
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