Met Office weather forecast: Wet start across UK and Irish rain warnings
Introduction: Why the met office weather update matters
The met office weather briefing for 06/02/2026 highlights conditions that may disrupt travel, local services and communities across the UK and Ireland. Timely forecasts and warnings are vital for people and agencies preparing for heavy rain, hill snow and strong winds on already saturated ground.
Main update: Forecast details and regional impacts
UK morning forecast (06/02/2026)
The Met Office morning forecast, presented by Alex Burkill, describes a very wet and cloudy start across much of the UK. Hill snow is easing across northern England and Scotland, while persistent rain over Northern Ireland, Wales and southwest England is expected to build totals and could cause further disruption on already saturated ground. An easterly wind will bring additional rain and some hill snow into eastern Scotland, though the far north-west will see the best of the brighter weather.
Temperatures are expected to reach 12–13°C in southern areas, remaining colder in the north. The southwest may see heavy, possibly thundery showers, with some late sunshine between bursts of rain. The Met Office reminds users that forecasts and warnings are time-sensitive and advises checking the hourly forecast and live warnings on the Met Office website or app.
Irish warnings and advisories
Met Éireann has issued warnings for Friday 06 February 2026. Orange rain warnings are in place for Wicklow and Waterford due to spells of very heavy rain falling on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides. Such conditions increase the risk of flooding. Yellow warnings extend to further areas for continued rain on saturated ground and for winds reaching gale force 8 at times.
Note on separate observation data
A separate current observation provided in the data relates to Kingdom City, Missouri, USA, showing clear, sub-zero conditions (temperature -1.1°C, feels like -5.3°C). This observation is not part of the UK or Irish forecast but was included among the supplied data.
Conclusion: What readers should take away
For 06/02/2026 the met office weather guidance emphasises a wet, unsettled day with regional differences: heavy rain and potential flooding impacts in parts of Ireland and southern/western UK, easing hill snow in the north and colder conditions there. Readers should monitor live Met Office and Met Éireann updates, heed official warnings, and plan travel and outdoor activity accordingly.