THE MET Office has said the weather for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday looks unclear – and it could be a washout across the country.
The Met Office forecast predicting the weather next week does say there is a possibility of sunshine, coming in from the Atlantic, but it is still early to be sure what will happen.
But if a low pressure over the Azores comes closer, then it is likely to bring showers for the whole country.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer said: “After a fine day for most on Saturday, and some on Sunday, cooler and more unsettled conditions will be quite widely established by Monday.
“After a cool start to the week, temperatures are expected to return back to around average through the week. What we’re keeping an eye on for the latter part of the week is how far north this plume of warm air comes. This brings the potential for outbreaks of heavy rain in places.
“There’s still a lot to be determined for the Jubilee Weekend forecast. On balance, it looks like after a showery start, though still fine in places, high-pressure will attempt to build from the west bringing more settled and drier weather, at least for some.”
The low system is like a “loose cannon, its going to meander about fairly randomly, that makes its behaviour difficult to predict,” added Mr McGivern.
Read our UK weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and news…
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Expect mixture of sunny spells and showers next week, claims Met Office
Sunny spells and showers are expected from Monday to Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
Those showers are set to get occasionally heavy too, most frequent in the north and east at first but affecting all areas at times.
Parts of the country will witness generally light winds and cool weather.
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Sunday weather forecast: Dry with sunny spells
Many places in the UK are set to remain dry with sunny spells, according to the Met Office.
Scattered showers should hit the far north and also along some North Sea coasts at times.
There is a risk of some heavier showers across the southwest.
It will be cooler than Saturday.
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Met Office: Sunny periods for most this Saturday
Most areas of the UK will be fine and dry, according to the Met Office.
In Scotland it will be cloudier and cooler, with possible showers.
Also, the English North Sea will experience a few showers.
Tonight, most areas will be dry with clear spells, and the north will witness a few showers.
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Bank Holiday to be ‘warmest weekend of the year’ with temperatures hitting 27C
According to Weather forecaster Jim Dale speaking to Express.co.uk, the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend will be a scorcher.
According to this expert, it is set to be the “warmest weekend of the year” with “near universal” sunshine across the country.
Temperatures are expected reach a sweltering 27C.
This will be good news for anyone looking to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, as parties take place across the nation.
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Sunscreen facts: Protect your skin
Make sure your skin is protected this summer, to avoid sun damage.
Pick an SPF with a broad spectrum protection. This means that the sunscreen must protect from UVB and UVA rays. While all sunscreens protect against UVB rays, you also have to be careful of the UVA rays which can also cause skin cancer and premature wrinkles.
Opt for SPF 30, or higher. Did you know, that the higher the SPF does not correlate to better skin protection?
However, if you chose an SPF of 15 or lower, you are only protected against sunburn, not skin cancer due to sun damage or aging.
No sun protection is waterproof or water resistant, and it is important to keep reapplying before and after water exposure. If you check the back of the bottle, it will tell you just how much protection you really get.
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Rain, rain, go away!
This week’s weather expected to be repeated next week, as rain could return as early as Monday.
Unfortunately looks as though early next week will be another wash out, with rain predicted each day up to Thursday.
Lets hope it clears before the Jubilee weekend commences on Friday.
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Brits got soaked at Chelsea Flower Show this week!
The plants had a lovely, refreshing drink of water though after being on display for thousands of people. Thirsty work!
This year’s Chelsea Flower Show has seen some fantastic outdoors designs, featuring ecologically friendly meadows to encourage wildlife, and huge towering trees being craned in.
Punters came to absorb all of this year’s most creative designs.
On Tuesday it tipped it down, and attendees were absolutely soaked!
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opened to the public today with plant lovers enjoying specialist displays in the marquee as well as the show gardens. After a sunny morning a short thunderstorm at lunch time sent some people running for cover but some devoted garden loversCredit: Alamy -
In pictures: Windy weather! Plane struggles to land in turbulent conditions yesterday
The Fly Be flight had issues landing as the strong winds made conditions tricky for pilots to navigate.
Strong winds at Leeds Bradford Airport made conditions choppy for planes landing this morning in Yorkshire.
The small aircraft struggled against the howling wind, but pilots saved the day and managed to navigate around it.
Looks like it was a bit of a bumpy landing for passengers this morning, but they made it down in on piece!
26/05/2022. Leeds UK. A Flybe aircraft arriving from London Heathrow struggles to land in the strong winds at Leeds Bradford Airport this morning in Yorkshire. Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNPCredit: LNP -
Heavy rain in the south of England tomorrow
While the majority of the UK will be dry, the south west might see heavy rains.
This weekend won’t be a scorcher like last weekend’s mini-heatwave, but it will still be warm.
Brits will see highs of around 18C this weekend in the south west, with light cloud cover and sunny spells.
However heavy rains could hit tomorrow over the south west coastline.
Rains may also brush past Wales and Bristol too on Sunday at around mid-afternoon.
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In pictures: Brits enjoyed hot sun as thunder clouds loom overhead
Beachgoers were snapped soaking up the sun, while precariously dark clouds linger in the near distance.
A photo taken on Weymouth beach on Tuesday 24 May shows people basking in the sun and enjoying the lovely warm weather.
However, dark ominous clouds swirl over the sea in the near distance.
Brits made the most of the scorching weather ahead of the clouds bringing wind and rain to the UK’s southern coastline.
Summertime blues… Beachgoers enjoying the scorching hot afternoon sunshine at the seaside resort of Weymouth in Dorset as dark threatening shower clouds pass inlandCredit: ©Graham Hunt -
Hopes bank hol Jubilee weekend will be hottest of the year
There are hopes the Platinum Jubilee week will be the hottest of the year, despite the fears of a weekend washout.
Temperatures next week could exceed the current 2022 high of 27.5C, as Brits prepare to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the start of June.
But early predictions show a low-pressure front from France dampening spirits with heavy downpours by Saturday of the Jubilee weekend.
British Weather Services senior meteorologist Jim Dale said the heat could “ramp up” in the days before Brits mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
He said: “On the run into that weekend we might see something that’s a little bit warmer – maybe even very warm.”
But he warned heavy rain is likely for the Saturday and Sunday, adding: “It’s early days but that kicks in fairly quickly across the course of that weekend.”
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Temperatures to dramatically drop over night
It is expected that mercury will drop low tonight as little cloud cover does nothing to insulate the UK.
The Met Office have said it could be as cold as just 4C tonight, as temperatures dip low especially in rural areas.
Wrap up tonight Brits!
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In pictures: Gorgeous rainbow snapped in Ely, Cambridgeshire
The stunning snap was captured early in the morning on Tuesday (24 May).
The calm after the storm was photographed in Ely, Cambridgeshire on Tuesday morning earlier on this week.
Unsettled weather and thunderstorms rumbled on over Ely overnight on Monday and in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The warm weather we have had in the UK has brought grumbling storms, thunder and lightening.
In the beautiful picture a stunning rainbow can be seen forming over Ely Cathedral, it looks utterly whimsical.
Picture dated May 24th shows a partial rainbow by Ely Cathedral in CambridgeshireCredit: Bav Media -
Tomorrow to bring spring sunshine to UK
It will be a largely dry and bright day with lengthy periods of spring sunshine however variable amounts of patchy cloud cover will build during the day and will be mostly across northern areas.
Scattered showers will develop, mostly across western Scotland and will merge into longer spells of rain.
The uncharacteristically high winds will also ease as we enter the weekend.
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Bank Holiday to be ‘warmest weekend of the year’ with temperatures hitting 27C
According to Weather forecaster Jim Dale speaking to Express.co.uk, the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend will be a scorcher.
According to this expert, it is set to be the “warmest weekend of the year” with “near universal” sunshine across the country.
Temperatures are expected reach a sweltering 27C.
This will be good news for anyone looking to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, as parties take place across the nation.
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Tonight’s weather
A mostly dry and bright evening with late sunny spells and daytime showers will ease and turn increasingly light and patchy.
Overnight will then be dry with long clear spells and glimpses of the moon although some patchy cloud will build across northern Scotland bringing a chance of a few showers.
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UK could be hit with showers on Jubilee weekend
Forecasters say the whole of the UK could be hit with showers during the four-day Bank Holiday weekend beginning on Thursday June 2 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne.
Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern says cold and wet weather will start moving in on Sunday – and from then on it will be unsettled.
He told The Mirror: “The trend towards more unsettled weather continues later on Sunday as low pressure over Scandinavia begins to drift its way westwards appearing into the North Sea, containing a lot of cloud, some rain as well which may well affect the North Sea coast, parts of eastern England, parts of eastern Scotland during Monday.
“Again the driest and brightest weather will be towards the west and that is closer to the high pressure. Sunny spells and feeling pleasant in the sunshine but always a chance of a shower in the west.
“More likely we will see showers in the east, along with that brisk wind it will feel on the cool side, temperatures declining day by day and overnight temperatures will decline as well so some chilly nights to come, Sunday night, Monday night, Tuesday night for example.”
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Bank Holiday Jubilee to be ‘warmest weekend of the year’ with temperatures hitting 27C
According to Weather forecaster Jim Dale speaking to Express.co.uk, the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend will be a scorcher.
According to this expert, it is set to be the “warmest weekend of the year” with “near-universal” sunshine across the country.
Temperatures are expected to reach a sweltering 27C.
This will be good news for anyone looking to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, as parties take place across the nation.
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In pictures: Fabulous warm weather at Lyme Regis
Brits have been snapped stripping off at the beach and enjoying the sun before next week’s wash out.
Things are heating up this weekend, as Friday turns out to be glorious.
People flocked to the beaches to make the most of the fantastic weather.
These two beachgoers were snapped in their sun hats, taking in the gorgeous coastline views.
How will you spend your Friday evening?
Sunbathers on the beach enjoying scorching hot sunshine and clear blue skies at the seaside resort of Lyme Regis in DorsetCredit: ©Graham Hunt -
Rain, rain, go away!
This week’s weather expected to be repeated next week, as rain could return as early as Monday.
Unfortunately looks as though early next week will be another wash out, with rain predicted each day up to Thursday.
Lets hope it clears before the Jubilee weekend commences on Friday.
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The M25 looks jam packed as Brits escape the hustle and bustle
Half term holidays are about to begin, which means carnage as Brits spill out of the cities.
The M25 was snapped looking chock-a-block full of cars all headed to staycations and the airport.
Taken near Chertsey on the M25 motorway, it looks like Brits might be stuck in the sweltering traffic.
Chertsey has reported highs of around 20C today.
Traffic builds up on the M25 motorway near Chertsey in Surrey. Traffic queues are expected today in many parts as the half term holiday getaway beginsCredit: LNP
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Weather outlook for the rest of the day
Sunny and not a cloud in the sky this evening for most.
Some parts of the UK, particularly UK and the south are experiencing highs of 20C.
Norwich is experiencing highs of 18C, with lots of sunny spells.
Other regions such as Scotland are as warm as around 15C, with slight cloud cover.
The weather should remain steady for the rest of the afternoon and evening, with temperatures dropping overnight due to little cloud cover.
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Sunscreen facts: Protect your skin
Make sure your skin is protected this summer, to avoid sun damage.
Pick an SPF with a broad spectrum protection. This means that the sunscreen must protect from UVB and UVA rays. While all sunscreens protect against UVB rays, you also have to be careful of the UVA rays which can also cause skin cancer and premature wrinkles.
Opt for SPF 30, or higher. Did you know, that the higher the SPF does not correlate to better skin protection?
However, if you chose an SPF of 15 or lower, you are only protected against sunburn, not skin cancer due to sun damage or aging.
No sun protection is waterproof or water resistant, and it is important to keep reapplying before and after water exposure. If you check the back of the bottle, it will tell you just how much protection you really get.
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Westminster Bridge PACKED as city dwellers make the most of the sun
Brits have ditched their desks as crowds of people head outdoors.
The warm weather has enticed Brits out of the office once more and people make the most of the gorgeous sunshine.
A snap taken of Westminster Bridge shows throngs of people crowding around an ice cream van.
Today Brits have seen highs of around 20C in some areas.
Crowds of people enjoying in the spring sunshine on Westminster Bridge London as the hot weather returns ahead of The Queenâs Platinum Jubilee Seasonal Weather, London, UKCredit: Rex -
Did you know? UK weather facts!
Did you know these weird and wonderful facts about British weather?
Did you know the coldest temperature ever recorded in British history was -27C?
It was recorded in the year 1895.
In fact, the coldest temperature has been recorded three times! Once again in 1982 and again in 1995 in Scotland.
A man clears snow from the roof of his vehicle in Bannockburn, StirlingCredit: PA:Press Association
