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The Guardian
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
Temperatures could hit 27C on Saturday as UK's sunniest spring on record draws to end
Temperatures could hit 27C on Saturday, as the UK's sunniest spring on record draws to a close. But more changeable weather is forecast next week. Temperatures reached 25.7C at Heathrow on Friday – about 7C hotter than the average for the time of year – and the trend is due to continue into Saturday, with highs of 27C possible in some areas, the Met Office said. The warm end to the season comes as provisional figures from the Met Office show 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up across the country between 1 March and 27 May. However, forecasters have also warned about the possibility of wind and rain. Met Office meteorologist Zoe Hutin said: 'For the south-east of the country, it is going to be more warm and humid too, but it's going to be the last day where temperatures are so high and humid.' A band of rain will arrive on Saturday morning which will mostly affect Northern Ireland and Scotland, where there could be some heavy downpours, but the south and east of the UK will likely stay dry, Hutin added. On Sunday, temperatures will reach about 22C, and another band of rain will arrive in the north-west of the UK. There is a better chance of dry weather in southern and eastern parts, with some areas staying completely dry. Monday, in the first full week of meteorological summer, is likely to be the driest day of the week. Low pressure in the middle of the week will probably result in cloud and showers, according to Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin. 'Looking pretty unsettled through the middle of next week,' he said, adding that winds coming in from the Atlantic are likely to bring moisture and showers, particularly in western areas. There may be a 'hint of a change' towards the end of next week, with wetter conditions becoming more confined to northern parts.' He added that winds would keep temperatures down, and would also bring rain – especially in the west.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious sunshine this weekend with ‘Iberia heat' sending temps to 26C – but only for some
Countless areas are expected to enjoy above-average temperatures for this time of year SOAK IT UP UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious sunshine this weekend with 'Iberia heat' sending temps to 26C – but only for some SOME Brits could be set to enjoy temperatures as high as 26C this weekend as "Iberian heat" rolls in alongside glorious sunshine. The Met Office has forecast that the jet stream, which is coming up from the Atlantic Ocean, will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, carrying it to the UK. Advertisement 6 Swans and cows enjoying the sunshine in Avon Valley, Hampshire, yesterday Credit: Alamy 6 Holidaymakers taking in the sun at a beach in Polzeath, Cornwall, yesterday Credit: Alamy 6 Brits basking in the sunshine in Parliament Square, London, earlier this month Credit: Alamy This could lead to above-average temperatures across parts of Britain, while some other areas could be in for showers and cloudy conditions this weekend. Met Office Meteorologist Alex Deakin explained that the "reasonably active" jet stream "may well tap into some real warmth from Iberia as we head into Friday and Saturday." He added: "Temperatures across the south - where it warms up on Friday - could get to 24C, 25C, maybe even 26C." The Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal, typically enjoys far warmer weather than the UK - and so winds carried over from this region are expected to help heat up southern and eastern England. Advertisement Alex added that as we head into Saturday, parts of central England could also experience higher temperatures, pushing towards the 26C mark. He said: "By the time we get to Saturday, that warmth extends further north across more parts of central and eastern England - so we'll see temperatures more widely over 20c and into the mid-20s in parts of eastern England." However, this warmth won't be for everyone, due to winds coming in from the west and south west. Alex explained these winds would mean that western areas in the UK wouldn't feel "as warm". Advertisement However, he added: "It'll still feel quite warm and humid everywhere as we head towards the end of this week. "But temperatures [will have] quite a contrast - it is going to warm up but only for some." 6 Countless locals and visitors were spotted soaking in the sun on the beach at West Bay in Dorset yesterday Credit: Alamy 6 Holidaymakers on the pier enjoying the hot afternoon sunshine at the seaside resort of West Bay in Dorset yesterday Credit: Alamy Advertisement 6 People fighting windy and wet conditions on Tuesday while crossing Westminster Bridge, London Credit: Alamy While temperatures are likely to be above-average across East Anglia and the south east, conditions are expected to be average for this time of year in the west of the UK, Alex said. In terms of sunshine, much of the south and east are expected to bask in glorious bright conditions, while western and northern areas are hit with clouds and scattered showers. Alex added: "If we see some sunshine on Saturday, it will really feel quite warm in these eastern areas." Advertisement He explained western areas will likely not feel the sunshine this weekend, as an area of low pressure from the west brings "more cloud and more rain". By Sunday, there are expected to be scattered showers across parts of the north of England and Scotland, while southern areas should remain largely dry. This comes just days after Brits were soaked in a washout Bank Holiday Monday, with temperatures having dropped to as low as -5C in some regions. Thunderstorms hit across the UK, with one area - in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire - being issued with a flood alert. Advertisement It followed the driest start to the spring in nearly six decades.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious sunshine this weekend with ‘Iberia heat' sending temps to 26C – but only for some
SOME Brits could be set to enjoy temperatures as high as 26C this weekend as "Iberian heat" rolls in alongside glorious sunshine. The Met Office has forecast that the jet stream, which is coming up from the Atlantic Ocean, will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, carrying it to the UK. Advertisement 6 Swans and cows enjoying the sunshine in Avon Valley, Hampshire, yesterday Credit: Alamy 6 Holidaymakers taking in the sun at a beach in Polzeath, Cornwall, yesterday Credit: Alamy 6 Brits basking in the sunshine in Parliament Square, London, earlier this month Credit: Alamy This could lead to above-average temperatures across parts of Britain, while some other areas could be in for showers and cloudy conditions this weekend. Met Office Meteorologist Alex Deakin explained that the "reasonably active" jet stream "may well tap into some real warmth from Iberia as we head into Friday and Saturday." He added: "Temperatures across the south - where it warms up on Friday - could get to 24C, 25C, maybe even 26C." The Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal, typically enjoys far warmer weather than the UK - and so winds carried over from this region are expected to help heat up southern and eastern England. Advertisement Read More on UK News Alex added that as we head into Saturday, parts of central England could also experience higher temperatures, pushing towards the 26C mark. He said: "By the time we get to Saturday, that warmth extends further north across more parts of central and eastern England - so we'll see temperatures more widely over 20c and into the mid-20s in parts of eastern England." However, this warmth won't be for everyone, due to winds coming in from the west and south west. Alex explained these winds would mean that western areas in the UK wouldn't feel "as warm". Advertisement Most read in The Sun However, he added: "It'll still feel quite warm and humid everywhere as we head towards the end of this week. "But temperatures [will have] quite a contrast - it is going to warm up but only for some." 6 Countless locals and visitors were spotted soaking in the sun on the beach at West Bay in Dorset yesterday Credit: Alamy 6 Holidaymakers on the pier enjoying the hot afternoon sunshine at the seaside resort of West Bay in Dorset yesterday Credit: Alamy Advertisement 6 People fighting windy and wet conditions on Tuesday while crossing Westminster Bridge, London Credit: Alamy While temperatures are likely to be above-average across In terms of sunshine, much of the south and east are expected to bask in glorious bright conditions, while western and northern areas are hit with clouds and scattered showers. Alex added: "If we see some sunshine on Saturday, it will really feel quite warm in these eastern areas." Advertisement He explained western areas will likely not feel the sunshine this weekend, as an area of low pressure from the west brings "more cloud and more rain". By Sunday, there are expected to be scattered showers across parts of the north of England and Scotland, while southern areas should remain largely dry. This comes just days after Brits were soaked in a Thunderstorms hit across the UK, with one area - in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire - being issued with a flood alert. Advertisement It followed the in nearly six decades. Met Office five-day forecast Today: Wind and rain will move steadily east, with heavy, persistent rain over northwestern hills in the morning. Rain becomes patchy, with sunny spells developing across central and eastern areas. Cloudy elsewhere with drizzle. Winds easing, feeling locally warm. Tonight: Low cloud and drizzle will persist across many western hills overnight, before more persistent rain returns to the north and west, along with strengthening winds later. Clear spells elsewhere. Friday: Rain clearing eastwards across northern areas, Cloudy across central areas, with sunny spells and showers across the south. Temperatures near normal overall, but feeling warm in the southeast. Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Further showery rain this weekend, mainly in the north. Some very warm sunshine at first further south. Feeling warm, especially on Saturday, cooler from Sunday, and often breezy.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious sunshine this weekend with ‘Iberia heat' sending temps to 26C – but only for some
SOME Brits could be set to enjoy temperatures as high as 26C this weekend as "Iberian heat" rolls in alongside glorious sunshine. The Met Office has forecast that the jet stream, which is coming up from the Atlantic Ocean, will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, carrying it to the UK. 6 6 6 This could lead to above-average temperatures across parts of Britain, while some other areas could be in for showers and cloudy conditions this weekend. Met Office Meteorologist Alex Deakin explained that the "reasonably active" jet stream "may well tap into some real warmth from Iberia as we head into Friday and Saturday." He added: "Temperatures across the south - where it warms up on Friday - could get to 24C, 25C, maybe even 26C." The Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal, typically enjoys far warmer weather than the UK - and so winds carried over from this region are expected to help heat up southern and eastern England. Alex added that as we head into Saturday, parts of central England could also experience higher temperatures, pushing towards the 26C mark. He said: "By the time we get to Saturday, that warmth extends further north across more parts of central and eastern England - so we'll see temperatures more widely over 20c and into the mid-20s in parts of eastern England." However, this warmth won't be for everyone, due to winds coming in from the west and south west. Alex explained these winds would mean that western areas in the UK wouldn't feel "as warm". However, he added: "It'll still feel quite warm and humid everywhere as we head towards the end of this week. "But temperatures [will have] quite a contrast - it is going to warm up but only for some." 6 6 6 While temperatures are likely to be above-average across East Anglia and the south east, conditions are expected to be average for this time of year in the west of the UK, Alex said. In terms of sunshine, much of the south and east are expected to bask in glorious bright conditions, while western and northern areas are hit with clouds and scattered showers. Alex added: "If we see some sunshine on Saturday, it will really feel quite warm in these eastern areas." He explained western areas will likely not feel the sunshine this weekend, as an area of low pressure from the west brings "more cloud and more rain". By Sunday, there are expected to be scattered showers across parts of the north of England and Scotland, while southern areas should remain largely dry. This comes just days after Brits were soaked in a washout Bank Holiday Monday, with temperatures having dropped to as low as -5C in some regions. Thunderstorms hit across the UK, with one area - in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire - being issued with a flood alert. It followed the driest start to the spring in nearly six decades. Met Office five-day forecast Today: Wind and rain will move steadily east, with heavy, persistent rain over northwestern hills in the morning. Rain becomes patchy, with sunny spells developing across central and eastern areas. Cloudy elsewhere with drizzle. Winds easing, feeling locally warm. Tonight: Low cloud and drizzle will persist across many western hills overnight, before more persistent rain returns to the north and west, along with strengthening winds later. Clear spells elsewhere. Friday: Rain clearing eastwards across northern areas, Cloudy across central areas, with sunny spells and showers across the south. Temperatures near normal overall, but feeling warm in the southeast. Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Further showery rain this weekend, mainly in the north. Some very warm sunshine at first further south. Feeling warm, especially on Saturday, cooler from Sunday, and often breezy.
The National
23-05-2025
- Climate
- The National
Scotland weather to change as 'heavy' rains break long dry spell
The Met Office's rain radar shows that the wet weather front is due to make landfall in the Hebrides at around 3-4pm on Friday. The rain will then continue to move east, bringing rain onto the mainland later in Friday evening and Saturday. The changing weather will come as a relief following a period of water scarcity that has hit every part of Scotland. Here's how Friday is shaping up weather wise ⬇️ — Met Office (@metoffice) May 22, 2025 Alex Deakin, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'The weather patterns are changing just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. 'It's going to be a messy one, with some welcomed rain, certainly welcomed by many gardeners and farmers, but there'll still be some sunny spells to be had.' Deakin said that the 'first set of weather fronts' would cross the country on Friday night and may be 'heavy for a time'. He said that western Scotland would see heavy, frequent showers, with 'even the chance of the odd rumble of thunder', but that the rain should clear out into the North Sea into Saturday. The Met Office expert further said that an area of low pressure was now sitting north of Britain – where high pressure had been for the past month. He explained: 'The jet stream is becoming a little more energised, not especially strong, but strong enough to pick up this low and send it just to the north of the UK. READ MORE: River Spey at lowest May flow since 1952 as 17 areas at 'moderate water scarcity' 'That will bring a spell of wet weather and some strong winds across the far northwest during Sunday, and further weather fronts with a reasonably active jet stream to follow on behind for Monday.' Although the rain will be a change, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has said that a prolonged spell of wetter weather will be needed to replenish low water levels. Sepa said on Thursday evening that some parts of Fife have seen 'no measurable rainfall' for more than a month, and the ongoing dry spell has seen many of Scotland's rivers fall to 'record lows'. Sepa there is a 'clear' environmental impact from the lack of water, and 'action is expected from abstractors (such as agriculture and industry) to protect rivers and the species that rely on them'. Eilidh Johnston, Sepa's senior manager in water industry and rural economy, warned the agency may have to take 'measures' to restrict water use if the dry weather continues. 'A few days of rain will not undo months of drier than average weather,' she said. 'We need well above average rainfall over a sustained period to see any recovery, especially in the east. 'It has been the driest start to a year in Scotland since 1964. Fife has had no significant rain for over a month and groundwater levels are some of the lowest on record for the time of year. So, we're seeing some quite significant issues coming. 'I'm urging anyone who has a licence from Sepa to take water from the environment to ensure you are doing everything you can to use water efficiently. 'If the weather continues without significant additional rain, we'll have to take measures to reduce the amount of water that can be taken from the environment. 'The steps you take now are very important in delaying that action.' The agency has also warned of environmental risks from the first heavy rainfall following a dry spell, due to the water washing pollutants from roads and land into rivers. The agency explained this can create a 'short-term shock' to ecosystems, which it said is a 'known risk' for fish deaths. It appealed to anyone concerned about a 'fish kill' to report it to Sepa as soon as possible so they can ensure there is no ongoing pollution incident. Scottish Water earlier issued a statement thanking Scots for saving 60 million litres of water a day, which it said was helping the company 'protect resources and maintain normal supplies across the country'. Kes Juskowiak, a Scottish Water director, said: 'We'd like to say a massive thank-you to everyone who has helped reduce water demand by using what is a precious resource as efficiently as possible, but we need customers to continue their support and to take whatever measures they can to do so. 'The system remains under significant pressure and so we'd like to encourage everyone to continue to use Scotland's water as efficiently as possible.'
