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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Weather forecaster's blunt six-word advice to anyone getting married this week
Our British weather often likes to rain on our parade - quite literally - and if your parade is a wedding this weekend, it is important to note the forecast looks rather bleak Thunderstorms are set to batter most of the UK this weekend - leaving those getting married somewhat in the mire. Brides and grooms, and wedding guests this week should "just cross your fingers and hope," according to one weather forecaster as the picture looks unpleasant. Saturday is most likely to be the worst of a dreary weekend with a band of low pressure moving in from the west. As a result, downpours are expected across large swathes of the UK, including Wales and the Midlands. The rain will be slow to clear too as winds will be light, particularly in the east. Jo Farrow, meteorologist at Netweather, wrote on the service's blog: "Take a raincoat or an umbrella and if it's a wedding, just cross your fingers and hope. You can't do anything to change where these showers will head and a weather app won't tell you that detail." Temperatures exceeded 20C in parts of the UK on Wednesday, including at Kew Gardens in southwest London, but it was wet in northern parts, especially along the Cumbrian coastline. This divide looks set to remain for the next couple of days until Saturday's unpleasant picture. The heaviest of Saturday's rain - as much as 30mm - will fall across north Wales. Thunderstorms will be widespread - even if the rain isn't as dense - as the low pressure moves southeast over the course of the day. While it will be cloudy on Sunday, the forecast looks drier. However, lingering showers are likely along the North Sea coast as far north as Aberdeenshire to Suffolk in the south. Ms Farrow added: "The signal for a low pressure on Saturday is strong. There is slight uncertainty about the exact timing of its sweep across the UK. However, there will be heavy downpours, the risk of hail and thunderstorms, and large puddles for England and Wales with hefty downpours for Scotland." No flood warnings are in place at this stage but the Environment Agency advises people to monitor its website for changes. Waterways across the Midlands, including the River Severn, are likely to be made subject to warnings or alerts in the coming day as computer models offer forecasters more data about the ridge of low pressure. Writing on its website, the Met Office says: "Staying changeable with sunny spells and showers on Friday. Heavier and more frequent showers on Saturday, with hail and thunder possible. Drier on Sunday. Often breezy and feeling rather cool." The pattern is set to continue into next week. The website adds: "Changeable weather across the UK at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain spreading in from the Atlantic. The heaviest and most prolonged rain will probably be across parts of the north and northwest, with the southeast likely driest."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
UK weather forecast: Heatwave, rain and a mixed bag of weather in store
Britain is set for a rollercoaster weather ride. Initial heat may reach 27C. Then, temperatures will drop. Early June could see warmer conditions again. Rain, gales, and thunderstorms are possible, especially in the north. The Bank Holiday weekend will be mixed. A hot air mass might bring Caribbean-like highs. However, this heatwave will be short-lived. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads United Kingdom faces heatwave Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Brits are bracing for a mixed bag of weather, with initial hot spells potentially reaching 27C giving way to more typical temperatures in the next few days. The weather will return to warmer conditions in early June, accompanied by rain, potential gales, and possible thunderstorms, particularly in the north and northwest, according to forecasts from the Met Office and fluctuating conditions are influenced by the jet stream, which may buckle and lead to a sunnier start to June, although the Bank Holiday weekend is expected to be mixed with rain. Temperatures are predicted to peak late May, potentially bringing very warm conditions, especially in the south. The long-range forecast indicates changeable weather across the UK with a regional divide, the northwest is likely to experience wetter conditions, while the south and southeast should enjoy dryer spells.A hot air mass is expected to move towards the UK, potentially bringing Caribbean-like highs of 27C. This could prompt many to take advantage of the sunny this heatwave is expected to be short-lived. Temperatures are predicted to return to normal by Monday, only to possibly rise again by Tuesday, June Met Office's long range forecast suggests a changeable pattern. "Though possibly more settled initially, likely continuing changeable with further frontal systems running east into the UK bringing further spells of rain, with showery interludes in-between."There is also a heads-up for potential gales. These are most likely in the north and are expected to be around normal overall. However, they will be cooler in prolonged periods of are predicted to peak late on Friday (May 30) into Saturday (May 31). The heatwave is expected to stretch from London to North Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and West Midlands, with highs of the rest of the week, the forecast says: "Further spells of rain spreading in from the west at times, interspersed with sunny spells and scattered showers. Windy at times and temperatures around average for the time of year."Netweather's latest forecast points towards a "sunnier" start to June. This follows hints of the jet stream beginning to buckle by May jet stream has a significant effect on the weather. It affects the trajectory and potency of weather anticipation of a warm Bank Holiday weekend has fallen short. Jo Farrow elaborated: "This Bank holiday weekend does look mixed with bands of rain, particularly at night, along with scattered showers."Warmer temperatures may start to climb the following weekend. Temperature anomaly maps suggest that by June 4, we might see much higher temperatures than average for this time of May 28 to June 6, the Met Office has forecasted a "changeable" weather front. It predicts that "further frontal systems running east into the UK bringing further spells of rain" along with "showery interludes".The Met Office also indicated the potential for strong winds, especially in the also mentioned the possibility of higher temperatures. "Meanwhile there is the possibility of some very warm, perhaps hot conditions developing, especially in the south and these bring with them the chance of thunderstorms."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Jet stream 'buckle' could send temperatures soaring as maps show exact date
Forecasts suggest a period of good weather could be on the way for Brits thanks to a potential 'buckle' in the jet stream - meaning the start of June could be a hotter than expected Brits could be set for some scorching weather conditions as forecasts suggest the jet stream could "buckle". Netweather's latest forecast states that by the end of May, there could be signs we are heading into a " sunnier" beginning to June. "There are hints that the jet stream could begin to buckle by May 30 and the Azores high build towards [southwest] England," said forecaster Jo Farrow. "This would interrupt the westerly unsettled flow and could herald a drier, sunnier weekend for the start of June." The jet stream impacts weather in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by influencing the movement and strength of weather systems, ultimately dictating whether we experience settled warm weather or unsettled, wetter conditions. The Met Office explains: "Sometimes, like in a fast-moving river, the jet stream's movement is very straight and smooth. However, its movement can buckle and loop, like a river's meander. This will slow things up, making areas of low pressure move less predictably." Sadly, hopes of a hot Bank Holiday weekend remain tempered. Ms Farrow added: 'This Bank holiday weekend does look mixed with bands of rain, particularly at night, along with scattered showers.' The following weekend could see temperatures begin to rise, however. Temperature anomaly maps suggest June 4 could bring much higher temperatures than normal for this time of year. For the period of May 28 to June 6, the Met Office said there is most likely to be 'changeable' weather with 'further frontal systems running east into the UK bringing further spells of rain' and 'showery interludes'. There are also signs strong winds could develop, particularly in the northwest. Of a potential regional split in the weather, the Met Office said: 'With time the signs are that systems will increasingly track to the northwest of the country, with the south starting to see longer, drier interludes while the northwest continues to see more in the way of rain and at times strong winds, temperatures are expected to be slightly above average overall, but will be cooler in any prolonged periods of rainfall. "Meanwhile there is the possibility of some very warm, perhaps hot conditions developing, especially in the south and these bring with them the chance of thunderstorms.' In its long range forecast for June 7 until June 21, the Met Office said there is likely to be 'changeable weather across the UK' that has a 'mixture of Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed with dry and sunny periods'. It said this will mean wetter conditions tending to be across the northwest of the UK, with the south and southeast likely to see more in the way of dry weather. The forecast added: 'Temperatures are most likely to be near normal or slightly above in the north and west, perhaps with some hot spells at times, especially across the south.'
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather: Maps show exact moment Britain braced for storm chaos after 29C heat
An African plume will bring scorching temperatures of 29C to some parts of the UK in the next 24 hours, but experts warn the blistering heat will be short-lived A huge band of rain and thunderstorms is set to come crashing over Britain in hours, sparking an immediate end to a short-lived heat spike. Weather maps show that by 9pm on Thursday, May 1, a horizontal storm system stretching from southern Wales, across the East and West Midlands, and into Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk will strike. While the Met Office has not yet issued any weather alerts, new GFS runs show the isolated thunder and lightning could come after Britain's warmest day of the year so far. Temperatures have started to climb into the early 20Cs today (April 30) with the eastern coast of Scotland seeing peaks of 24C. But by Thursday thermometers are set to soar even further, with highs of 28C to 29C predicted, nudging the country close to its former record for a 29.9C day in Camden, London, in 1949. Jim Dale, a climate commentator and founder of British Weather Services, told the Mirror that the humidity will prompt the storms - with the eastern coast of Britain notoriously scooping the top temperatures amid heatwaves. He said: "By Thursday there will be a bit more humidity around and there could also be some thunderstorms in Wales, into the Midlands - but it will come and go. After that, things seem to die down. It will still be pleasant, around 20C to 21C and that's throughout the weekend where we can expect a bit more rain in the south." As the nation heads towards the first May Bank Holiday weekend, many Brits will be wondering whether the heat - or even the dry spell - will continue into Monday, May 5. Jo Farrow, a forecaster at Netweather wrote in her blog post: "In true British Bank Holiday style, the weather is set to turn. It doesn't look awful but it might seem a great shame that there will be sunshine and high temperatures midweek but a decline when many will have a long weekend off work. It's all down to where our air is coming from." She added that fresher air - hailing a drop in the mercury - will push southwards by Saturday, with the "muggy warmth" clinging onto southern England until then. "So if you are making plans, do bear in mind that the nights, and evenings will be nippy again. By day any sunshine will be strong (and warm) with high tree pollen in places," she added. "You will need those clothing layers back, especially if stubborn cloud cover returns or for blustery coasts and hills. Don't rely on how it looks." Met Office four-day forecast Wednesday: Wednesday is set to be a very warm day, with lots of sunshine. A few showers developing across Northern Ireland and Scotland later in the day. Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: A very warm and sunny day on Thursday. An increased risk of some heavy showers or thunderstorms from Friday, otherwise dry and bright for most. Turning cooler by the weekend.
