A weather forecast - B1 Listening Practice - British Council

Summary

The weather in the South is starting off well with clear skies, though a few showers may linger along the East Coast. London and Kent will have isolated showers, while the Northwest will face more rain and thunderstorms, particularly in Manchester. Expect a dry and bright start tomorrow, but some fog in Wales and England. High temperatures are expected throughout the week, with possible thunderstorms and temperatures reaching 29-30°C by the weekend. The dry weather will give way to cloudy skies and rain by Saturday, with temperatures cooling to around 21°C.

Takeaways

• 😀 The South is starting the week with clear weather, as most of the weekend's rain has cleared.
• 🌥️ A few showers remain on the East Coast but will clear up by lunchtime.
• 🌦️ London and Kent can expect isolated showers, but it will be mostly dry until Thursday.
• ☔ The Northwest will face wet weather this week, with heavy and thundery showers in Manchester.
• 🌧️ Leeds will escape the thunderstorms, with only drizzle and light rain throughout the day.
• 🌫️ Elsewhere, the weather becomes dry today, though some foggy patches may appear in Wales and England tomorrow morning.
• 🌅 Tomorrow morning will see a dry and bright start in most places, with high temperatures expected throughout the week.
• ⚡ A couple of thunderstorms might appear later in the week as temperatures reach 29-30°C.
• 🌦️ The weekend will bring a change, with mostly cloudy skies and rain moving from Scotland down to the South Coast by Saturday afternoon.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be warmer on the weekend at around 21°C, providing a break from the early week heatwave.

Q & A

What is the general weather situation in the South this week?

The South is experiencing a good start to the week with most of the rain from the weekend having disappeared. There are only a few patches of cloud and some isolated showers along the East Coast, which will clear up by lunchtime.

What can London and the surrounding Kent area expect in terms of weather?

London and Kent can expect a couple of isolated showers, but overall, the weather will mostly be dry through to Thursday.

How is the weather expected to be in the Northwest this week?

The Northwest will see more wet weather with little sunshine. Some of today’s showers will be heavy and thundery, especially in Manchester, while Leeds will experience drizzle and light rain.

What weather conditions will be found in Wales and England tomorrow morning?

Tomorrow morning, Wales and England will experience dry and bright conditions, although there will be some foggy patches.

What is the temperature outlook for the coming week?

Temperatures will remain high throughout the week, ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. There is also a possibility of one or two thunderstorms as the week progresses.

How will the weather change by the weekend?

By the weekend, the dry weather will give way to mostly cloudy skies and rain, with rain moving from Scotland down to the South Coast by Saturday afternoon.

What will the temperatures be like during the weekend?

Temperatures during the weekend will be around 21 degrees Celsius, which is a cooler shift compared to the high 20s and early 30s temperatures seen earlier in the week.

What effect will the change in weather have on the temperature?

The change in weather, with the arrival of rain and cloud cover, will lower temperatures to around 21 degrees, offering a break from the heatwave and the high temperatures of the earlier part of the week.

What specific weather pattern will affect Manchester and Leeds today?

Manchester will experience heavy and possibly thundery showers today, while Leeds will see drizzle and light rain throughout the rest of the day and into the night.

How long will the rain last in the East Coast areas?

The rain on the East Coast will clear up by lunchtime, so it will not last long.