Bank holiday heatwave as 21C forecast for parts of UK

Matt LLoyd

24 May 2024 at 8:34 am·2-min read

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The UK is gearing up for a lengthy Bank Holiday weekend, with the weather forecast showing a mixed bag across the nation.

In some areas, temperatures are set to climb to a pleasant 21C over Saturday and Sunday, remaining mostly dry. However, as Sunday draws to a close and Monday arrives, temperatures may take a dip with sporadic showers expected.

Mark Sidaway, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, commented: "The Bank Holiday weekend will see some sunny spells and it will feel quite pleasant in the sunshine for many on Saturday in particular.

Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday will likely see a return to sunshine and showers. Low pressure to the west is likely to push fronts into the UK on Sunday, these tending to break up and turn more showery in nature as they do so.

We are likely to see some heavy, possibly thundery showers on both days, but there should still be some dry spells in between, and in any sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm. ".

Looking ahead into next week, the UK can expect changeable weather, with showers and more persistent rain likely at times, particularly in the northwest. Meanwhile, the southeast is predicted to enjoy more dry weather, reports Birmingham Live.

Temperatures are expected to be slightly above average for many, especially so in the southeast.

Regional forecast

Here's the regional five day forecast for the West Midlands:

Today:

A cloudy end to the week with spots of rain to start. Largely dry by the afternoon with some brighter spells. Lighter winds than Thursday and temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight:

A dry night with clear spells developing where it'll feel cool, with patchy mist and fog patches possible towards dawn. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Saturday:

Largely dry and fine with some sunshine. Turning hazier during the afternoon as high cloud builds. A low chance of the odd afternoon shower. Feeling much warmer in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Scattered showers on Sunday, possibly heavy and thundery. Further showers on Monday. A strengthening breeze and outbreaks of rain on Tuesday. Generally staying warm, particularly in sunnier interludes.

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