What is the weather doing this Bank Holiday weekend?
The UK is set for a wetter end to the final week of spring with rain expected across the country over the bank holiday weekend, ending a 30-day dry spell in some areas.
Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell noted that some parts of the country haven't had rain in about 30 days, so the change is perhaps welcome rain for some areas.
Heavy rain will arrive from the west on Friday night, affecting the entire country, with temperatures dropping to average for this time of year and wind making it feel cooler.
Heavy showers are expected on Saturday, particularly in the north, with 5 to 10mm of rainfall in most areas and up to 25 to 30mm in western Scotland; another band of heavy rain will move in from the west on Saturday evening, clearing eastwards on Sunday morning, accompanied by heavy winds potentially reaching 50mph in northern areas.
Deputy Chief meteorologist David Oliver said that the strong winds will continue on Sunday as an area of low pressure passes the northwest of the UK, with blustery showers expected. Drier conditions will be returning after June 2.
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