BBC weather presenter says record 'won't last' with big change coming

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20-05-2025

BBC weather presenter says record 'won't last' with big change coming
Wales has enjoyed several weeks of glorious sunshine - but things are about to change
Rain is set to fall on Wales after a dry spring
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The recent spell of glorious sunshine looks set to come to an abrupt end. People in Wales have enjoyed several weeks of warm weather, with BBC weather presenter Derek Brockway saying it has been the driest spring on record so far.
But he warned that it "won't be" by the end of this month, with a big change in the weather on the way. The end of May and start of June will see rain as low pressure arrives.
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Drier conditions could then return further into the month of June with "very warm or even hot spells" possible.
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In a post on X, the weather presenter said: "This spring is currently the driest on record but it won't be by the end of May with rain & showers over the weekend and next week.
"A wetter end to May and start to June thanks to low pressure. Further into June it may turn drier again with higher pressure." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
The Met Office has predicted sunshine and showers across the UK during the bank holiday weekend.
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Their forecast for Sunday, May 25 to Tuesday, June 3 states: "A much more unsettled period than of late with the whole of the UK likely to see showers or some longer spells of rain, but also some drier and brighter interludes.
"For Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday it's likely a story of sunshine and showers."
Most places in Wales will see the weather change on Saturday, May 24 as the Met Office predicts rain and showers across the country.
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A weather map for Saturday, May 24
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On Sunday there is still set to be some cloud with remaining sunshine. Light showers are also expected for Sunday, May 25.
A weather map for Sunday, May 25
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Monday, May 26 will still be relatively warm in areas, with highs of 16C expected across most parts of Wales. Cloud, sunshine and light showers are also expected.
A weather map for Monday, May 26
(Image: Met Office )
The long range forecast adds: "The showers will be heavier and more frequent in the west where it may also be windy, especially across the northwest.
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"The east, especially the southeast may well see a good deal of dry weather.
"The rest of the week then sees further frontal systems run into the UK, bringing more widespread rain at times, but again some drier spells in-between these.
"Temperatures will probably be close to average, perhaps slightly above at times, but will feel fairly cool in the often strong winds."
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