In Liverpool, the weather is set to improve throughout the day, with areas of cloud and some hill mist lingering towards eastern areas this morning. However, the cloud is expected to disperse by the afternoon, leading to plenty of sunshine.
Temperatures are predicted to start at 6°C, feeling like 2°C in the early hours. As the day progresses, highs of 11°C are anticipated, providing a pleasant afternoon for residents and visitors alike.
Last night, Liverpool experienced unexpected heavy rain and lightning, with the Met Office’s lightning map reporting a strike at 7:01 PM. An unnamed woman described the experience, stating, “It made me shake. I thought it may have struck something. I’ve never heard anything like that before.” This incident caught many off guard, as lightning was not forecast by the Met Office, which had only predicted an evening of heavy showers and winds.
As the weather stabilizes, skies are expected to remain predominantly clear throughout the overnight period. Some patches of low cloud, mist, and fog may form during the early hours in places, but overall conditions are expected to improve.
This weather update comes on the heels of the BTR Liverpool Half Marathon, which saw 15,000 entries and 12,544 runners participating. The event, staged since 1994, raised £23,500 for the North West Air Ambulance.
The winning time for the BTR Liverpool Half Marathon was 1 hour 9 minutes 37 seconds, while the first female finisher completed the race in 1 hour 17 minutes 4 seconds. The BTR Liverpool 10 Mile Road Race also took place, with a winning time of 54 minutes 37 seconds.
As Liverpool transitions from a stormy night to a sunny day, residents are encouraged to enjoy the improved weather conditions. The Met Office continues to monitor the situation closely, providing updates as necessary.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further weather disturbances in the coming days, but for now, Liverpool can look forward to a bright afternoon.