Warmer weather is on the way, bringing some relief to Brits over the May Bank Holiday weekend. While parts of Britain look set to see 19 degrees Celsius, other areas can expect a washout as unsettled weather also lies ahead. prediction for the long weekend.
The With office says parts of southern England and the Midlands will see the best of the warmer weather, with highs of 19 degrees Celsius.
But while southern parts of England and Wales appear to be dry and clear, parts of northern England and Scotland could see heavy rain.
With office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway said: “While the situation remains uncertain for some with further showers or longer spells of rain, all areas should see some drier conditions and sunshine at some point, and in that sunshine it should feel quite warm.
“It's really going to depend on where you are geographically, what weather you can experience.”
Greg Dewhurst, op With office The meteorologist said there will be plenty of sunshine, but it will become cloudier the further north you go.
Northern areas will see heavy showers on Sunday morning, but Mr Dewhurst said clouds could break during the day.
Monday's forecast looks changeable, with the possibility of longer spells of rain in southern England.
Mr Sidaway warned: “Uncertainty remains over the track of a low-pressure system expected to cross southern Britain this weekend, meaning there is some uncertainty over some of the forecast details.
“Although it remains unsettled with further showers or longer spells of rain, all areas will see some drier conditions at some point and any sunshine should feel quite warm. But for the exact details for your area stay tuned of weather forecasts for the coming days.”
Weather maps generated on Saturday (May 3) by WX charts using MetDesk data shows maximum temperatures in the mid-teens across the country at 6pm tonight.
It's a similar picture at 3pm on Sunday, with 14-15 degrees Celsius in the south, 13-16 degrees Celsius in the north of England, 12-15 degrees Celsius in Wales and 13-15 degrees Celsius in Scotland. According to WX Charts, Northern Ireland will see highs of 10-11 degrees Celsius.
Met Office UK five day weather forecast
Saturday May 4 to Wednesday May 8
Headline: Today a warm sun, but also some rain.
Today: Most northern areas will have a cloudy day with showers, locally heavy showers and possible thunderstorms. North-west Scotland, central and southern England and south Wales will be brighter with warm sunny spells, although some heavy showers may occur, especially in south-east England.
This evening: Scotland, Northern Ireland and north-west England will be cloudy with patchy rain, with some rain arriving later in Cornwall. Elsewhere it will be chilly with clear spells and mist or fog patches.
Sunday: Often quite cloudy in the north with isolated showers, the heaviest across Scotland. Outbreaks of rain are also affecting parts of south-west England. Warm sunshine and isolated showers elsewhere.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday: Warm sunshine on Bank Holiday Monday, but also with heavy rain showers. The showers will be less numerous and less intense on Tuesday. Mostly nice and warm during the week, although there will be some rain in the northwest.