UK weather: Brits to soak in Bank Holiday weekend WASHOUT today as heavy showers strike after -5C temperatures overnight
BRITS are set to soak in a Bank Holiday washout with heavy showers and -5C overnight.
The Met Office
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This Met Office map shows the spread of rain on Saturday morning
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Rain in West Bay, Dorset, this week
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The national weather agency says "showery outbreaks" are expected today and then "another spell of rain will move in from the west this evening with some heavy bursts at times".
The Environment Agency has, meanwhile, issued one flood alert in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire.
Altnaharra, in Scotland's northern Highland, recorded the lowest temperature last night at -5.1C, while Quidnish, on the Isle of Harris, saw the most rainfall on Friday with 17mm.
A Met Office map, shared on X, shows the spread of rainfall today, which swoops in from the North West, and eventually spreading eastwards.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway said the high pressure, which has remained in the UK for the last few weeks is being replaced with "more unsettled conditions".
He said this means many areas "seeing rain or showers, ending the prolonged dry spell", which saw peak temperatures of 25C - the highest of the year.
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'The change comes this weekend, with weather systems moving in from the Atlantic," he added.
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"They will bring with them spells of rain, which may be heavy at times, with a risk of strong winds in places.
"These conditions will gradually spread across the UK on Saturday, with Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday likely seeing sunshine and showers.
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'So, whilst the bank holiday won't be a complete washout, with some sunshine expected, this weekend represents a notable shift from the fine and settled weather pattern that has dominated so far this month.'
Sunday is likely to see thunder, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Met Office forecast for tomorrow says: "A day of sunny spells and scattered showers across the country.
"Showers will be heavy and blustery at times, particularly across Scotland and Northern Ireland with a risk of thunder."
However, the pollen count is expected to remain low across the whole country - good news for hay fever sufferers.
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The viral clip shared on Instagram showed towels, bags and sunhats swept up into the air as the narrow funnel whipped through the beach.
While such occurrences are rare they do happen with a dust devil spotted in Manchester city centre just last week.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Rain will gradually clear eastern areas during the morning.
Staying cloudy and breezy for most, although some brighter spells may break through at times in the east.
Showery outbreaks are possible where the cloud thickens.
Tonight:
Another spell of rain will move in from the west this evening with some heavy bursts at times.
Turning windy, particularly across western areas. Staying mild.
Sunday:
A day of sunny spells and scattered showers across the country.
Showers will be heavy and blustery at times, particularly across Scotland and Northern Ireland with a risk of thunder.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Remaining breezy during the coming days with spells of rain and showers at times, interspersed with some brighter intervals.
Mild and frost free overnight.
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The unsettled weather comes after an extended dry spell with highs of 25C
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