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Rain and showers for UK bank holiday weekend to mark end of warm spell

Rain and showers for UK bank holiday weekend to mark end of warm spell

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.

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