This week’s weather is a bit of a rollercoaster. Prepare for a mix of sunshine, showers, and wind. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming your way.
A Bit of Sunshine, a Bit of Rain
The start of the week will see sunshine and scattered showers in the southeast. However, the northwest is expected to be soaked with “frequent and heavy” showers.
As the day progresses, temperatures in the south will remain pleasant, while parts of the north will experience gusty winds.
The evening will bring “blustery showers continuing for a time” in the north, gradually diminishing as the night progresses. Other parts of the country will enjoy clear skies and dry conditions, but remember to grab a jacket as it will become chilly.
A Windy Wednesday
Wednesday will be largely sunny in the south, with some hazy sunshine. However, rain is expected to move in further north, becoming heavy in western Scotland.
Winds will strengthen, making it “rather windy” in the north. Yellow weather warnings are in place for Wednesday and Thursday, covering much of the western Scottish coast. There is a slight chance of power outages and flooding in these areas.
Heavy Rains and Strong Winds
Thursday and Friday will see spells of heavy rain, particularly in the north, accompanied by strong winds. These conditions are expected to ease a bit into the weekend.
Bank Holiday Weekend: A Mix of Sun and Showers
As we enter the bank holiday weekend, Saturday will bring sunshine and scattered showers, some of which may be “heavy and thundery”.
Sunday is anticipated to be more settled. But keep an eye on the sky, because late Sunday or early Monday, a weather front is expected to move in from the Atlantic, bringing rain and wind.
This weather front is set to bring the heaviest rain across the northern and western hills of Scotland and Northern Ireland, then gradually weakening as it moves southeast, reaching England and Wales.
The Rest of the Month: A Continued Split
The rest of the month, including the bank holiday Monday, is likely to continue the northwest-southeast split. The south and east will enjoy settled weather, which could potentially spread across the entire country as the month progresses.
The Met Office’s Forecast: What to Expect
The Met Office spokesperson, Stephen Dixon, told The Sun that the bank holiday weekend for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is likely to start on an unsettled note, with showers at times and breezy conditions for many.
The frequency of these showers will be higher in northern and western areas, with temperatures likely to be below average for this time of year. While Northern Ireland will start Saturday with further rain, much of England and Wales will see a drier interlude, though there is a chance of some showers hitting the southeast of the UK. This is still uncertain, and these showers could even remain offshore.
Sunday will offer sunny spells and showers for England and Wales, though any showers are likely to be fairly sporadic. As for the bank holiday Monday, the weather pattern is expected to continue, with southern areas staying more settled for longer, and those further north and west seeing more frequent showers and some gusty winds, with occasional drier interludes. Throughout the period, temperatures are likely to be slightly below or around average for the time of year, with highs in the low 20s Celsius for those in the south, and slightly lower further north.
