Easter Monday Washout as Torrential Rain and Winds Batter The UK.

Easter monday is predicted to be a wash out as there will be torrential rain and gale force winds hitting the UK.

Forecasters warned that persistent showers and winds of up to 45mph will sweep the country, bringing a “miserable” end to the Bank Holiday for millions of holidaymakers.The Met Office said up to two inches (50mm) of rain could fall across the entire south coast, from Cornwall to Kent, as the sunshine and record-breaking heatwave, which graced March, becomes a distant memory.Showers are expected to fall for more than 10 hours in the west. Up to eight hours of rain is set to deliver half an inch of water to drought areas in the east.On Sunday night, the Met Office said no severe weather warnings had been issued despite most areas facing strong winds of up to 45mph.

The entire country is also expected to experience rain at some stage today while snow and sleet is forecast to sweep across much of the north on Tuesday. The wettest areas are likely be North Wales, southern coast areas and parts of the west including Dartmoor.Tuesday is set to be even wetter, with frequent heavy daytime showers and the risk of hail and thunder for many areas with rain set to continue for much of the week.

But experts warned last night that dry areas will need significantly more rainfall to alleviate the most draconian hosepipe bans that have been introduced in more than a generation.While temperatures will struggle to hit 53.6F (12C), the Met Office said it would feel much colder due to the driving rain and strong winds.Up to four inches of snow is forecast for Scottish mountains, with flakes also settling on northern England’s Pennines and in north Wales.The rainy weather is set to remain for much of the week, with frosts also forecast for many parts of England and Scotland.

“I think pretty much every area across the country will see some rain,” said Rebekah Sherwin, a Met Office forecaster.“For some people it will certainly seem like a very wet day.“It will feel colder that the actual temperatures when you take into account the wind and rain.”She added: “It is probably not a great day for those who wanted to be outside walking but it won’t be enough for drought areas.”