Kidsgrove (Staffordshire) weather

Headline:

Storm Darrgah to bring wet and windy conditions.

Today:

A chilly start to the day with bright spells and light winds. Turning increasingly wet and windy as Storm Darrgah arrives through the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

A cloudy night with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Staying windy throughout the night as Storm Darragh passes over the region. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Saturday:

Heavy rain continues throughout the day, accompanied with further strong winds, particularly over high ground. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Turning colder on Sunday with showers and blustery winds gradually easing. Monday could see the odd shower but overall, a much more settled day. Tuesday will be dry and bright.

High pressure looks like dominating the UK's weather at first, bringing plenty of dry but rather cold weather. Cloud amounts will be variable, but some clear or sunny spells are likely. Overnight frosts along with fog patches are probable for some regions, with the fog being slow to clear. Later next week or next weekend, conditions may turn more unsettled for a while, with a chance of stronger winds and some rain moving southeast. Through to the end of this period, there is an increased chance of spells of wetter and windier weather returning, these more likely towards the north with southern areas having a better chance of more prolonged drier, settled weather. Temperatures varying around average with both some colder and milder spells likely through this period.

Mainly unsettled conditions appear likely for most, with spells of wind and rain followed by showers affecting most areas but especially towards the north or northwest. Some sleet and snow is also possible at times, especially on high ground in the north. However, there are also some signs that more settled conditions are possible at times, these perhaps most likely across the south late in December or into early January. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with any more settled interludes bringing a risk of frost and fog.