UK Faces More Cloud and Rain This Weekend
Don’t pack away those brollies just yet. The UK will see more unsettled weather rolling in through the weekend.
Saturday: Showers and Clouds Take Over
Saturday looks grim for many, with dull skies and wet patches expected to hang around. Central, eastern, and northern England, plus Northern Ireland, will see showers pop up throughout the day. The rain won’t be as fierce as Friday’s downpours, but it won’t do much to cheer up your weekend plans.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert warned, “An area of rain is expected to move into southwest England early on Saturday, creeping northeast with occasional heavy bursts. This will bring rain from mid-morning onward. Meanwhile, Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland will see spells of sunshine mixed with showers before persistent rain moves in overnight. Temperatures will stay low, with London at 16°C and a slightly warmer 20°C in sunnier northwest Scotland.”
Sunday Brings Mixed Fortunes
Bank holiday Sunday will start dry and bright across many western parts of the UK. However, eastern areas will face cloud and drizzle early on. While much of the west and central UK enjoys warmth and sunshine, the east won’t be so lucky. Look out for slow-moving, heavy, and sometimes thundery showers, especially in east and southeast England. Northeast England and eastern Scotland may stay cooler and damp all day.
Next Week: More Rain and Thunder Ahead
Monday begins with cloud and murk in the east, but heavier rain from the west will push across most regions during the day. Northern Scotland is set to enjoy the best, driest and warmest conditions. Later on, the west will see some drier spells, though hill areas will remain drizzly. Winds will pick up a bit, with temperatures hovering around the average.
The unsettled trend continues through next week. Expect more heavy showers and thundery bursts, particularly on Tuesday and beyond.
Royal Weather Flashback
The Met Office archives reveal that coronations historically have had mixed weather. Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation saw a chilly 11.8°C with light rain. Meanwhile, King George V’s crowning in 1911 enjoyed the mildest conditions of the last century, hitting 17°C on a June day.
