Summary
Recently, parts of the UK experienced record high temperatures for May, but now weather changes are expected. Rain and cooler conditions are forecast for the weekend as a weather system from the Atlantic moves in, affecting temperatures and bringing showers especially in the north and west.
Key Facts
- The UK experienced a record high temperature of 29.3°C at Kew Gardens on 1 May.
- This spring has seen more sunshine than the entire previous summer in parts of the UK.
- Some UK areas have gone three weeks without measurable rain.
- The Environment Agency warns of a medium risk of drought without more rain.
- Low pressure from the Atlantic is expected to bring rain and cooler weather this weekend.
- Saturday will be cloudy with heavy rain and strong winds in north-west Scotland.
- Sunday will have a mix of sunshine and showers, mainly in the north and west.
- Bank holiday Monday will continue with showery weather and possibly heavy rain.
- The weather pattern looks to remain changeable into early June with continued sunshine, showers, and winds.