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Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather 'thunder' maps reveal exact date 600-mile Atlantic storm will lash Britain
Weather maps show sunshine and blue skies will come to an abrupt end later this month - with more than 50 millimetres of rain predicted to hit parts of the country during widespread downpours Brits are set for thunderstorms and torrential rain later this month as the sunshine and blue skies come to an abrupt end with a 600 mile wall of showers. A high pressure system has been sitting close to the UK giving mainly dry weather over the past week although temperatures did dip over the bank holiday weekend. Over the coming days the mercury is expected to rise again into the 20Cs and that is the picture for the middle of the month. But looking further ahead and maps for WXCharts show bands of wet weather sweeping in from the Atlantic for the final 10 days of May. On the evening of May 20 a low pressure sits over southern Ireland and there will be heavy rain in the UK. The band sweeps the country with only parts of northern Scotland escaping the downpours. The worst hit areas with seven or eight millimetres falling will be in the northwest of England as well as south Wales, the Midlands and the south coast. In the early hours of May 21 the rain by this time will have swept the whole country including northern Scotland. In fact the worst affected areas will be in southern parts of Scotland, with more than seven millimetres of rain falling, but also in the southeast of England, the Midlands and generally in the north of England there will be two to three millimetres. A further rain chart showing total rainfall on the evening of May 21 indicates that more than 50 millimetres could fall especially in the west of the country. The Met Office forecast for this period also tells of possible thunderstorms. It states: 'Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period. "Overall, fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers, with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places. Overall, temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average.' Before that though we can generally enjoy warm weather over the coming days. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson said: "From Tuesday onwards we're likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day, though not to the levels of warmth we've seen recently. "High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable cloud amounts.' Met Office weather outlook Today: Generally dry today with sunny spells. Skies will be rather cloudy at times across eastern England, with a few showers at times. Feeling warm in the sunshine, but cooler in a brisk wind across the southeast. Tonight: Dry for most, but a few showers continuing along eastern coasts. Clear spells will allow temperatures to fall and a patchy frost. A few mist and fog patches also possible. Wednesday: Most places will be fine and dry with sunny intervals. Rather warm in the west, but a touch cooler in the southeast with a strong breeze and a few showers. Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Staying mostly dry, with sunny intervals and a few isolated showers. Feeling warm in the sunny spells, but chilly at time around southern coasts with brisk winds. Chilly nights.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
UK to reach coldest bank holiday temperature today but Scots urged not to lose hope
The bank holiday weekend weather failed to deliver heat and sunshine like we've previously enjoyed but things may be looking up The bank holiday weekend has failed to provide the soaring temperatures and blistering sunshine we have enjoyed up until now. Scotland was treated to a mini heatwave at the start of the month, but sadly it hasn't kept up. After the warmest May Day on record in the UK, higher than average temperatures subsided over the four days of festivities, with cooler weather and isolated showers making up the picture for most of Scotland's long weekend. The mercury took another hit on Saturday (May 3) as we saw more cloud and some showers in parts of eastern Scotland. Although some were luckier and dodged the rain, temperatures still didn't pick up on Sunday. In fact, temperatures dived slightly below average for the time of year, and while many experienced mid-to-low double figures, those further north saw thermometer drop down to single figures, forcing the heating on in parts. And it's a similar theme for Bank Holiday Monday (May 5). The Met Office say the cloudiest conditions are expected in the south and east, with further scattered showers possible at times. Temperatures on Monday may be a touch higher than Sunday but will still fall below average. All in all it will feel quite chilly, especially along the east coast. "We reach our coldest temperatures on Monday," Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson confirmed. However, Scots should not abandon hope, as sunnier climbs and a bit more heat is on the horizon to make up for the lack sun to accompany bank holiday activities, whether that was a trip to the beach or an island getaway. "From Tuesday onwards we're likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day," Tony said. He went on to warn: "Although these will not be to the levels of warmth we've seen recently. High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable cloud amounts.' Moving further into the next five days, if you're hoping to see more of the sunshine, you may not be hoping in vain. North-easterly winds will make it feel cooler than the end of last week, so you might still have to don the light jacket, but high pressure is in charge, meaning most of the UK will be able to lap up plenty of dry, sunny conditions. "It will feel warm in the west and southwest but cooler in the east with the onshore breeze," the Met Office detailed. "We will see dry and pleasantly warm sunshine for most on Tuesday, with Scotland reaching highs of 15C. "Dry, warm, and sunny conditions continue on Wednesday although perhaps a little cloudier in the north and east with one or two showers, with the mercury peaking at 18C north of the border. "A little cloudier for all on Thursday but still mostly dry and feeling pleasantly warm in any sunny spells." Wrapping up with Friday's outlook, the Met Office went on: "Another dry day for most with sunny intervals. "A little cloudier in the north with a weak weather front approaching later." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
UK weather: Met Office warns of ‘chilly start' to VE Day celebrations as temperatures plunge after May Day scorcher
Temperatures have flipped from above May Day average to below COOL IT UK weather: Met Office warns of 'chilly start' to VE Day celebrations as temperatures plunge after May Day scorcher Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VE DAY celebrations are kicking off with a chill as temperatures drop after the warm weekend, the Met Office warns. Brits are packing away their barbecues after soaking up the 29C sun last week with a bright but brisk weather on the way. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Sunseekers in London were lapping up the rays by the riverside Credit: Alamy 4 Seagulls flocked around holidaymakers in Dorset over the weekend Credit: Alamy 4 Oxford faced a chilly morning with the day kicking off at 3C Credit: Rex 4 The Met Office warns that temperatures are set to plummet The Met Office predicted temperatures would plunge from the near-30s down to the single digits on the bank holiday. Monday starts off at a bitter 3C in both Southampton, Aberdeen, and Oxford with other parts of the UK not straying too far. Norwich and Hull stand at 5C and Manchester and Newcastle only just bump up to 6C. This will come as a shock to Brits after enjoying the hottest recorded May Day - and meteorologists warn "cooler weather" and "showers" are on the way. The Met Office said: "After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK, higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend, with cooler weather and isolated showers on the way for some." "A dry and bright start for many on Bank Holiday Monday :sunny: A little cloudier across southeast England with scattered showers. "After a chilly start, temperatures will rise to around average through the day." Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson added: 'The recent very warm weather for the time of year is subsiding over the weekend as a weak cold front moves over the UK. "We expect cooler temperatures as the front pushes south. This cooler air will also help introduce isolated showers across eastern parts, but it should stay drier further west." Tony explained that the contrast will give the chill that extra bite as temperatures have flipped from above the Spring average to below. Temperatures will struggle to push past the single-digit mark despite it being sunny in places. The Met Office forecasts temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England today but said northern parts of the UK would barely jump into double figures. No rain forecast as Met Eireann pinpoint exactly where warmest temps to hit over the bank holiday weekend Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the spectacle which includes a Churchill speech performance by actor Timothy Spall, a flypast including the Red Arrows, and a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces. It was predicted the morning would start "bright for many", with showers across Lincolnshire and down into south-east England. But in the afternoon most areas will be "dry with sunny spells", with more sun around for eastern and northern parts of the country compared to Sunday. There is a slim chance of some rain on Monday in central London for the VE Day procession. Street parties, picnics and community celebrations will also take place across the UK on Monday ahead of the anniversary on May 8. The King, the Queen, the Prime Minister and Second World War veterans will watch the festivities from a platform on the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Thankfully, after a bit of bank holiday briskness, it'll start to warm up, with any drizzle starting to dry up as well. Temperatures will bump up to average from Monday and slowly rise from then. If you're in eastern England there's a chance of a few light showers but elsewhere, it's all calm and cosy with clear skies on the cards. Those in Northern Ireland or western Scotland, keep an eye out for a few sneaky fog patches rolling in. "From Tuesday onwards, we're likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day, though not to the levels of warmth we've seen recently," Tony concluded. "High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable cloud amounts." Most of us will soak up the sunny spells on Tuesday, but northern Scotland and parts of southeast England might feel a bit left out with cloudier skies and scattered showers. Winds will stay gentle for most, but it'll be a bit brisker down in the southeast. By the time next weekend swings by there is a chance Brits will be basking in the low 20s once again.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
UK weather: Met Office warns of ‘chilly start' to VE Day celebrations as temperatures plunge after May Day scorcher
VE DAY celebrations are kicking off with a chill as temperatures drop after the warm weekend, the Met Office warns. Brits are packing away their barbecues after soaking up the 29C sun last week with a bright but brisk weather on the way. 4 Sunseekers in London were lapping up the rays by the riverside Credit: Alamy 4 Seagulls flocked around holidaymakers in Dorset over the weekend Credit: Alamy 4 Oxford faced a chilly morning with the day kicking off at 3C Credit: Rex 4 The Met Office warns that temperatures are set to plummet The Met Office predicted temperatures would plunge from the near-30s down to the single digits on the bank holiday. Monday starts off at a bitter 3C in both Southampton, Norwich and Hull stand at 5C and Manchester and Newcastle only just bump up to 6C. This will come as a shock to Brits after enjoying the hottest recorded May Day - and meteorologists warn "cooler weather" and "showers" are on the way. Read more The Met Office said: "After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK, higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend, with cooler weather and isolated showers on the way for some." "A dry and bright start for many on Bank Holiday Monday :sunny: A little cloudier across southeast England with scattered showers. "After a chilly start, temperatures will rise to around average through the day." Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson added: 'The recent very warm weather for the time of year is subsiding over the weekend as a weak cold front moves over the UK. Most read in The Sun "We expect cooler temperatures as the front pushes south. This cooler air will also help introduce isolated showers across eastern parts, but it should stay drier further west." Tony explained that the contrast will give the chill that extra bite as temperatures have flipped from above the Spring average to below. Temperatures will struggle to push past the single-digit mark despite it being sunny in places. The Met Office forecasts temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England today but said northern parts of the UK would barely jump into double figures. No rain forecast as Met Eireann pinpoint exactly where warmest temps to hit over the bank holiday weekend Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the spectacle which includes a Churchill speech performance by actor Timothy Spall, a flypast including the Red Arrows, and a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces. It was predicted the morning would start "bright for many", with showers across Lincolnshire and down into south-east England. But in the afternoon most areas will be "dry with sunny spells", with more sun around for eastern and northern parts of the country compared to Sunday. There is a slim chance of some rain on Monday in central London for the VE Day procession. Street parties, picnics and community celebrations will also take place across the UK on Monday ahead of the anniversary on May 8. The King, the Queen, the Prime Minister and Second World War veterans will watch the festivities from a platform on the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Thankfully, after a bit of bank holiday briskness, it'll start to warm up, with any drizzle starting to dry up as well. Temperatures will bump up to average from Monday and slowly rise from then. If you're in eastern England there's a chance of a few light showers but elsewhere, it's all calm and cosy with clear skies on the cards. Those in Northern Ireland or western Scotland, keep an eye out for a few sneaky fog patches rolling in. "From Tuesday onwards, we're likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day, though not to the levels of warmth we've seen recently," Tony concluded. "High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable cloud amounts." Most of us will soak up the sunny spells on Tuesday, but northern Scotland and parts of southeast England might feel a bit left out with cloudier skies and scattered showers. Winds will stay gentle for most, but it'll be a bit brisker down in the southeast. By the time next weekend swings by there is a chance Brits will be basking in the low 20s once again. UK 5 day weather forecast Today: Breezy in the southeast today with scattered showers. Largely dry elsewhere with patchy cloud and sunny spells, although the odd shower possible at times across England. Feeling pleasant in the sunshine, but cooler around coasts with an onshore breeze. Tonight: A few light showers possible tonight in eastern England. Dry elsewhere with largely clear skies and a patchy frost. A few fog patches possible in Northern Ireland and western Scotland. Tuesday: Dry for most with sunny spells, but cloudier in northern Scotland and parts of southeast England, with scattered showers. Light winds for most, but brisk winds in the southeast. Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: High pressure will dominate, bringing dry weather for most and sunny spells. However, skies will be cloudier at times in the south with drizzly showers, particularly in the southeast.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Met Office warns of ‘chilly start' to VE Day celebrations as temperatures plunge after May Day scorcher
VE DAY celebrations are kicking off with a chill as temperatures drop after the warm weekend, the Met Office warns. Brits are packing away their barbecues after soaking up the 29C sun last week with a bright but brisk weather on the way. 4 4 4 4 The Met Office predicted temperatures would plunge from the near-30s down to the single digits on the bank holiday. Monday starts off at a bitter 3C in both Southampton, Aberdeen, and Oxford with other parts of the UK not straying too far. Norwich and Hull stand at 5C and Manchester and Newcastle only just bump up to 6C. This will come as a shock to Brits after enjoying the hottest recorded May Day - and meteorologists warn "cooler weather" and "showers" are on the way. The Met Office said: "After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK, higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend, with cooler weather and isolated showers on the way for some." Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson added: 'The recent very warm weather for the time of year is subsiding over the weekend as a weak cold front moves over the UK. "We expect cooler temperatures as the front pushes south. This cooler air will also help introduce isolated showers across eastern parts, but it should stay drier further west." Tony explained that the contrast will give the chill that extra bite as temperatures have flipped from above the Spring average to below. Temperatures will struggle to push past the single-digit mark despite it being sunny in places. The Met Office forecasts temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England today but said northern parts of the UK would barely jump into double figures. No rain forecast as Met Eireann pinpoint exactly where warmest temps to hit over the bank holiday weekend Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the spectacle which includes a Churchill speech performance by actor Timothy Spall, a flypast including the Red Arrows, and a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces. It was predicted the morning would start "bright for many", with showers across Lincolnshire and down into south-east England. But in the afternoon most areas will be "dry with sunny spells", with more sun around for eastern and northern parts of the country compared to Sunday. There is a slim chance of some rain on Monday in central London for the VE Day procession. Street parties, picnics and community celebrations will also take place across the UK on Monday ahead of the anniversary on May 8. The King, the Queen, the Prime Minister and Second World War veterans will watch the festivities from a platform on the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Thankfully, after a bit of bank holiday briskness, it'll start to warm up, with any drizzle starting to dry up as well. Temperatures will bump up to average from Monday and slowly rise from then. If you're in eastern England there's a chance of a few light showers but elsewhere, it's all calm and cosy with clear skies on the cards. Those in Northern Ireland or western Scotland, keep an eye out for a few sneaky fog patches rolling in. "From Tuesday onwards, we're likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day, though not to the levels of warmth we've seen recently," Tony concluded. "High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable cloud amounts." Most of us will soak up the sunny spells on Tuesday, but northern Scotland and parts of southeast England might feel a bit left out with cloudier skies and scattered showers. Winds will stay gentle for most, but it'll be a bit brisker down in the southeast. By the time next weekend swings by there is a chance Brits will be basking in the low 20s once again.
