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Metro
4 days ago
- Climate
- Metro
Hot weather to finally return but not before we endure a drenching
London faced downpours yesterday, and the wetness will last into the weekend (Picture: PA) This week has been miserable across the UK – rain showers in London, winds near the coast and lower temperatures. Don't fret – it won't be long until we can start experiencing some warm, summery weather again. Yesterday, rain and thunder hit London as temperatures dipped lower than usual at 17C. The rainy and windy weather will last through the weekend, with the Met Office warning that the storms will be 'heavier and more frequent', with hail even possible. What will this weekend look like? Saturday will be quite blustery (Picture: Met Office) On Friday, there will be early rain in the south, some sunshine and showers in the north, with the weather only set to get wetter the following day. On Saturday, Southport and other areas in the south of England could see gusts of up to 40mph, according to Met Office predictions. Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop pointed out that the blustery weather isn't gone yet, adding: 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. 'Rainfall totals of 20mm to 30mm are likely in places, and, at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so.' Saturday will see rain across the UK, but conditions will dry up by Sunday across the south of the country. The Met Office said: 'The weather will be changeable for the rest of this week, with everyone likely to see some showers at some point 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday.' When will the weather improve? By Wednesday, temperatures will rise to 25C in some areas (Picture: Metro) Monday is set to see more rain, with a cool breeze expected to keep temperatures below average. Tuesday will see warmer weather creep in, and by the middle of next week, temperatures are expected to be higher than average, signalling the start of warm summer weather. Luckily, temperatures will rise to 25C by Wednesday, accompanied by a bit of sun to dry out the rain. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Enjoy a sky-high brunch at The Shard for £55: 10 unmissable Time Out deals Arrow MORE: 'I knew something was wrong when I walked into my missing daughter's flat' Arrow MORE: Double decker bus roof ripped off after crashing into railway bridge in South Norwood
The Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Hail, thunderstorms and strong winds to batter Britain with 50mm of rain in just two hours this weekend
BRITS are bracing for a stormy weekend washout with hail, thunderstorms and strong winds on the cards. Downpours could see 50mm of rain in just two hours on Saturday as June continues to be dominated by low pressure, meaning unsettled weather. 3 3 3 Met Office data shows England had 32.8mm of rain last month, almost half the month's usual average. They have forecast heavier and more frequent showers on Saturday, with hail and thunder possible and some unseasonably strong winds in coastal areas. There could also be a risk of surface-water flooding. From June 1 to June 3 there has already been 10.7mm of rain, a fifth of the 50.9mm recorded for the UK during May. Sunday looks to be drier and the better day of the weekend, before further rain in northern England on Monday. Meteorologist Honor Criswick said the wet weather was because of low pressure. She said: 'At the north of the country this brings in a north-westerly wind, so gradually drags in frontal systems out from the west and south-west, and that leads to some pretty changeable and wet weather at times.' Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop said the weather for the rest of the week would be 'changeable'. She said: 'Generally the theme is the continuation of something a bit cooler, a bit breezy at times, and a bit wet at times too. 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. Scotland blasted by SNOW as summer starts with chilly temperature plunge – but warmer weather is set to return 'Rainfall totals of 20-30mm are likely in places and, at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so.' Next week temperatures will rise to above average for the time of year, with highs of 25C next Wednesday in London and 23C in Manchester. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) said the change in weather would be welcomed by many farmers. Rachel Hallos, NFU vice president, said: 'After such a dry start to the year, this weekend's rainfall will be welcome in many areas. 'However, heavy downpours aren't the ideal way to restore soil moisture, what farmers really need is steady, consistent rainfall to support crops and grazing without causing run-off or damaging soils. 'These changing weather patterns, from long dry periods to intense bursts of rain, highlight the need for long-term planning and investment in water, particularly the water we need to produce the food we enjoy. 'Things like rainwater harvesting and more flexible abstraction rules are important steps in adapting to these new conditions.' Luke Hindle, duty manager for National Highways, urged drivers to plan journeys carefully. He said: 'Rainfall makes the surface of the road slippery, so increase the gap between yourself and the vehicle in front and keep your eyes on the road at all times as visibility can be reduced.' 5-day weather forecast Today: Early rain in the south and east clearing eastwards on Friday, followed by showers, these perhaps merging to longer spells of rain at times. Sunshine and showers in the north. Feeling cool in the fresh breeze. Tonight: More persistent rain and showers arriving in the west, spreading eastwards into Saturday morning. Clear spells and drier overnight further north. Becoming windy in the southwest by dawn. Saturday: Showers becoming widespread across England and Wales, often heavy and accompanied by hail and thunder. Showers more scattered in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and generally easing from the west later. Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: A drier day on Sunday, before further rain and showers, mainly in the north, on Monday and Tuesday. Often breezy and feeling rather cool.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Wet and windy weekend! Met Office warns of 40mph gusts in London plus as much rain on Saturday as ALL that fell in May - but heat will rise to 25C next week
Brits are warned of 'unseasonably windy conditions' this weekend, while as much rain as England experienced in the whole of May could fall in just a few hours, the Met Office has predicted. Forecasters said about 30mm of rain could fall in just three hours in southern parts of the UK, with up to 50mm over the course of the day. Met Office data shows England had 32.8mm of rain last month, almost half the month's usual average. They have forecast heavier and more frequent showers on Saturday, with hail and thunder possible and some unseasonably strong winds in coastal areas. There could also be a risk of surface-water flooding, which 'could lead to challenging driving conditions'. From June 1 to June 3 there has already been 10.7mm of rain, a fifth of the 50.9mm recorded for the UK during May. Sunday looks to be drier and the better day of the weekend, before further rain in northern England on Monday. Meteorologist Honor Criswick said the wet weather was because of low pressure. She said: 'At the north of the country this brings in a north-westerly wind, so gradually drags in frontal systems out from the west and south-west, and that leads to some pretty changeable and wet weather at times.' Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop said the weather for the rest of the week would be 'changeable'. She said: 'Generally the theme is the continuation of something a bit cooler, a bit breezy at times, and a bit wet at times too. 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. 'Rainfall totals of 20mm to 30mm are likely in places and, at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. 'We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so.' Next week temperatures will rise to above average for the time of year, with highs of 25C next Wednesday in London and 23C in Manchester. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) said the change in weather would be welcomed by many farmers. Rachel Hallos, NFU vice president, said: 'After such a dry start to the year, this weekend's rainfall will be welcome in many areas. 'However, heavy downpours aren't the ideal way to restore soil moisture, what farmers really need is steady, consistent rainfall to support crops and grazing without causing run-off or damaging soils. 'These changing weather patterns, from long dry periods to intense bursts of rain, highlight the need for long-term planning and investment in water, particularly the water we need to produce the food we enjoy. 'Things like rainwater harvesting and more flexible abstraction rules are important steps in adapting to these new conditions.' Luke Hindle, duty manager for National Highways, urged drivers to plan journeys carefully.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Brits to be soaked as a month's worth of rain set to fall in space of just hours
The Met Office has predicted a month's worth of rain fall could pummel parts of the UK in just a few hours - the exact date this rain is set to hit has been revealed The UK is set to be battered by a month's worth of rain in the space of just a few hours in a dreary forecast for the start of summer. Met Office forecasts have shown heavy showers could dump nearly as much rain in less than a day then the UK had during the whole month of May. The gloomy weather is set to hit a huge part of the country on Saturday, June 7. Forecasters have predicted about 30mm of rain could fall in just three hours in southern parts of the UK, with up to 50mm of rainfall over the course of the day. This could be more than the 32.8mm of rain that fell over England throughout May, according to Met Office data. Last month was unusually dry as this rainfall was almost half the month's typical average. The Met Office has forecast heavier and more frequent showers on Saturday, with hail and thunder possible. The dull weather could also be paired with some unseasonably strong winds in coastal areas. Brits have been warned that some areas could be at risk of surface-water flooding after Saturday's showers. June has already proved to be a much wetter month than May. From June 1 to June 3 there has already been 10.7mm of rain, a fifth of the 50.9mm recorded for the UK during May. Despite this miserable forecast, it is not all bad news for the weekend weather forecast as Sunday looks to be a drier day - before further rain in northern England on Monday. Meteorologist Honor Criswick revealed the wet weather was because of low pressure. She said: "At the north of the country this brings in a north-westerly wind, so gradually drags in frontal systems out from the west and south-west, and that leads to some pretty changeable and wet weather at times." Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop said the weather for the rest of the week would be "changeable". She said: "Generally the theme is the continuation of something a bit cooler, a bit breezy at times, and a bit wet at times too. "We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. "Rainfall totals of 20-30mm are likely in places and, at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so."
The Independent
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Heavy showers on Saturday could match May's total rainfall
Heavy showers could bring almost as much rainfall in a few hours on Saturday as England had for the whole of May, according to the Met Office. Forecasters said about 30mm of rain could fall in just three hours in southern parts of the UK, with up to 50mm over the course of the day. Met Office data shows England had 32.8mm of rain last month, almost half the month's usual average. They have forecast heavier and more frequent showers on Saturday, with hail and thunder possible and some unseasonably strong winds in coastal areas. There could also be a risk of surface-water flooding. From June 1 to June 3 there has already been 10.7mm of rain, a fifth of the 50.9mm recorded for the UK during May. Sunday looks to be drier and the better day of the weekend, before further rain in northern England on Monday. Meteorologist Honor Criswick said the wet weather was because of low pressure. She said: 'At the north of the country this brings in a north-westerly wind, so gradually drags in frontal systems out from the west and south-west, and that leads to some pretty changeable and wet weather at times.' Met Office spokeswoman Andrea Bishop said the weather for the rest of the week would be 'changeable'. She said: 'Generally the theme is the continuation of something a bit cooler, a bit breezy at times, and a bit wet at times too. 'We are keeping an eye on a new front which looks like it will move in on Friday night, bringing rain which could be heavy, and possibly thundery at times on Saturday. 'Rainfall totals of 20-30mm are likely in places and, at present, this looks like it will affect the southern half of the UK. We are keeping a close eye on this to see how it evolves over the next 24 hours or so.' Next week temperatures will rise to above average for the time of year, with highs of 25C next Wednesday in London and 23C in Manchester. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) said the change in weather would be welcomed by many farmers. Rachel Hallos, NFU vice president, said: 'After such a dry start to the year, this weekend's rainfall will be welcome in many areas. 'However, heavy downpours aren't the ideal way to restore soil moisture, what farmers really need is steady, consistent rainfall to support crops and grazing without causing run-off or damaging soils. 'These changing weather patterns, from long dry periods to intense bursts of rain, highlight the need for long-term planning and investment in water, particularly the water we need to produce the food we enjoy. 'Things like rainwater harvesting and more flexible abstraction rules are important steps in adapting to these new conditions.' Luke Hindle, duty manager for National Highways, urged drivers to plan journeys carefully. He said: 'Rainfall makes the surface of the road slippery, so increase the gap between yourself and the vehicle in front and keep your eyes on the road at all times as visibility can be reduced.'
