The Met Office has released its weather verdict for the upcoming UK May bank holiday weekend, and it appears that hopes for a barbecue-friendly break may be dashed. The forecast indicates a 'mixed picture' with conditions described as 'warm and rather humid', but also featuring 'thundery bursts' and 'heavy showers'.
Saturday's Outlook
According to forecasters, today (Saturday, May 2) will start off 'unsettled', with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Any early showery or thundery bursts are expected to move eastwards, with further showers developing through the morning, particularly across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Dan Harris, Met Office chief forecaster, commented: 'Meanwhile, rain will reach southern England during the morning, spreading north into much of England and Wales later in the day, again heavy at times with a small risk of thunderstorms, these most likely in the southeast. Away from the heaviest showers, many southern and eastern areas will feel warm and rather humid, while temperatures farther north stay closer to average and conditions vary markedly through the day.'
Sunday's Forecast
Those in England and Wales are likely to see a wet start to Sunday, May 3. The rain is expected to gradually ease throughout the day, allowing brighter spells to develop in places. However, this could trigger heavy showers or thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be near average in northern areas, while parts of the southeast could still feel fairly warm.
Bank Holiday Monday
Deputy chief forecaster Mark Sidaway said: 'Bank holiday Monday will remain changeable, with lingering cloud and scattered showers across southern and central areas, but these should be lighter and fewer than over the weekend.'
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