Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.
The upcoming bank holiday weekend is expected to bring more thunderstorms and rain to much of the UK. Unsettled weather will continue throughout the coming days, with showers, longer periods of rain, and thunderstorms likely at times. By Monday, the wet weather may focus on Scotland, while sunny intervals develop elsewhere. The RAC predicts around 20 million car journeys during the weekend, which could lead to difficult driving conditions.
A yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office stays in effect for eastern England until 07:00 BST on Friday, with potential for frequent lightning, hail, strong gusty winds, and heavy rain. Throughout the day, expect showers and extended spells of rain, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms, particularly across western Scotland, Wales, and northern England.
Some of this wet weather may spread eastward, with thunderstorms possible in northeast England and eastern Scotland. After the recent warm and humid spell, temperatures by Friday will feel cooler, ranging from 20-23C (68-73F) in England and Wales, and 16-20C (61-68F) in Scotland and Northern Ireland. These temperatures are typical for late August.
Saturday is forecast to remain unsettled, with sunny intervals interspersed with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, especially in England and Wales. Fresh westerly winds will create a windier feel, with highs of 18-22C (64-72F) in England and Wales, and 16-19C (61-66F) in northern regions. Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday will also be changeable, featuring additional heavy showers, extended periods of rain, and a chance of thunderstorms.
Monday is likely to be the wettest day across Scotland, while England and Wales may experience a mix of sunshine and showers before further rain arrives from the west. Stronger winds are also possible across southern parts of the UK, with temperatures generally between 16C and 23C (61-73F). Despite the cooler, windier, and wetter conditions, there will still be some pleasant sunny intervals between showers, with temperatures potentially reaching the low 20s in the southeast.
However, low pressure remaining near the UK suggests little likelihood of prolonged hot and settled weather returning. For early September, the outlook indicates further variable conditions, including a mix of sunshine and showers, with temperatures near or slightly below average. Regardless of your weekend plans, stay informed with the latest forecast via the BBC Weather website and app.
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