The upcoming weekend in the UK is expected to bring thunderstorms in some regions along with heavy rainfall, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. This follows a record-breaking May heatwave where temperatures soared above 35C in the southern parts of the country. The Met Office has already issued several weather warnings for thunderstorms during the heatwave and anticipates further stormy conditions.
Meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth from the Met Office mentioned that Sunday could see more rain showers, particularly in the northern areas, while the southwest might experience some scattered showers. She also highlighted a potential risk of thunderstorms in the far north with minimal rainfall expected in most parts of eastern England, mainly cloudy conditions instead.
The forecast from the Met Office for Saturday indicates that heavy rain will move from the west across Scotland and Northern Ireland before reaching Wales and England. England is likely to have warm and sunny spells before the rain sets in, followed by a mix of sunny intervals and showers on Sunday.
Southern areas are expected to reach highs of 29C on Saturday and 24C on Sunday, while northern regions could see highs of 25C on Saturday and 21C on Sunday. The BBC’s predictions align with the Met Office forecast, mentioning a band of rain moving in from the west on Saturday with variable cloud cover and showers in different regions.
Sunday is anticipated to be cooler with variable cloudiness, heavier showers in the far north, and cloudier skies in the west. Looking ahead to Monday, there are expectations of cloud cover and rain spreading from the southwest across the UK.
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