Summary
Rain is expected in the UK over the bank holiday weekend after a dry and sunny spring. Low pressure systems will bring wetter, windier conditions, which could impact outdoor plans but may help with the ongoing drought risk.
Key Facts
- Rain is forecasted to return to the UK over the bank holiday weekend.
- High pressure previously caused dry and sunny weather throughout March, April, and May.
- All areas in the UK will experience some rain, but it will not be constant.
- The heaviest rainfall is likely to occur overnight on Friday and Saturday.
- Daytime temperatures may reach the low 20s Celsius, which is warmer than usual.
- Showers, with possible hail and thunder, are expected on Sunday, mainly in western and northern areas.
- Scotland could see strong winds and possible gales on Bank Holiday Monday.
- This spring has been one of the driest and sunniest in over a century.
