Weather forecast UK – Bank Holiday weekend will be a SCORCHER with glorious 25C temperatures as summer finally begins
BRITS will see a sunny, warm Bank Holiday weekend with temperatures expected to soar to 25C on Monday.
Sunday looks fine and warm with temperatures up a notch, reports Netweather TV.
The website says that the mercury is likely to hit "the 20s, with west London, Bristol, North Wales towards greater Manchester and Moray all hotting up".
London and central parts of England could get as high as 25C (73F) – the warmest since the end of March during the Bank Holiday weekend – as showers finally make way for glorious sunshine.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest updates…
- Imogen Braddick
STUNNING SUNRISE
A deep orange rising sun over Wimbledon, London before early morning cloud rolls in at the start of a mild day in the capital.
Credit: Alamy - Debbie White
TEMPERATURES IN LONDON AND CENTRAL ENGLAND COULD REACH 23C
London and central parts of England could see temperatures climb to as much as 23C over the weekend.
Temperatures haven’t been as high since March 30, when 24.5C was recorded in London.
Other parts of the South East, Wales and North West, were predicted to see top temperatures of around 20C. Oli Claydon, from the Met Office, said: “Showers will start to ease and temperatures will increase over the bank holiday.
“There’ll be highs of up to 23C for central parts of England and possibly into London.
“There is a slow progression towards warmer and drier conditions.”
- Debbie White
WORLD ‘HAS 40% CHANCE OF TEMPORARILY REACHING 1.5C THRESHOLD’
A new climate update warns the odds of the world experiencing global annual temperatures that are 1.5C above pre-industrial levels in one of the next five years are increasing with time.
The report published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) also warns of a very high likelihood – a 90 per cent chance – of at least one year between 2021 and 2025 becoming the warmest on record, outstripping 2016’s record heat.
Global average temperatures of 1.5C above 19th century levels are seen as a threshold beyond which the most dangerous impacts of climate change will be felt.
- Debbie White
THE BEST WATERPARKS TO VISIT ON THE WEEKEND
There is no better place to cool off during the sunny spells than a thrilling water park.
Indoor attractions across the UK have reopened this week, after the restrictions were lifted in the latest stage of the road map out of lockdown.
We've rounded up some of the best waterparks – both indoor and outdoor – to add to your list to visit this summer across Britian.
- Debbie White
GREAT BRITISH SUMMER RETURNS
The UK finally have a sunny bank holiday to look forward to. It’s now time to get the BBQ’s out and enjoy a drink outdoors with friends.
The week will be less windy as temperatures return to normal levels for this warm time of year, a great relief for many after weeks of torrential downpours and gales.
Aidan McGivern, Met Office spokesperson, said: “The next ten days will be drier and warmer.
“A return to more typical weather patterns for this time of year.”
- Debbie White
START THE SUMMER RIGHT WITH THESE RECIPES
With summer weather just around the corner there is no better time to start prepping.
Whether you are packing up a picnic or putting a hot dog on the grill, summer eating looks tastier than ever.
We have put together a guide on how to get ahead of the rest this summer with some sensational buys.
- Debbie White
ICELANDIC ‘TROUGH’ WARNING TO HIT BRITAIN FROM JUNE 7
Brits will want to make the most of the sunny spells this coming week as the weather is set to turn.
For Monday June 7 – Sunday June 13, “the weather is most likely to turn more unsettled for a time with the Icelandic trough moving further eastwards,” says Netweather TV.
The forecasters add: “Rainfall totals look set to be below normal in most southern and eastern parts of the UK, though locally totals may be swollen by thundery showers in any showery polar maritime incursions.
“A traditional north-south split in the weather with the south seeing longer drier, brighter spells in between the rain belts.”
- Debbie White
JUNE SET TO BE A SCORCHER
Temperatures are expected to grow even hotter later in the month, with a 33C scorcher on the way.
It comes as hot air blows in from the continent, with the Met Office declaring warmer-than-average weather three times more likely than cooler-than-average temperatures across April and June.
And even hotter temperatures could follow later in summer.
- Debbie White
UK WEATHER TO BE HOTTER THAN IBIZA THIS BANK HOLIDAY
It seems summer is finally here, as a two-week heatwave with even higher temperatures is expected to follow.
Forecasters are predicting the Bank Holiday weekend will be brighter and warmer, with temperatures in London and central parts of England seeing temperatures climb as high as 23C.
Stephen Dixon, of the Met Office, said: “Warmer weather is on the horizon for much of the UK with temperatures picking up from [today]."
Temperatures haven’t been as high since March 30, when 24.5C was recorded in London.
- Debbie White
WHAT ARE UV LEVELS?
Ultraviolet is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light
Ultraviolet light is what is responsible for giving you tans and sunburns.
Small amounts of UV exposure can be beneficial as it is essential in the production of vitamin D, however over exposure of UV can lead to serious health issues.
A UV index forecast identifies the strength of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun at a particular place on a particular day.
The index provided by the Met Office allows you to take the necessary precautions to help reduce the impact of UV on your health.
- Debbie White
HERE’S A HOT TIP
Bookmaker Coral goes 2-1 that this summer goes on to become the UK’s hottest since records began.
Forecasts are suggesting the heavy rain of May will become a distant memory as we move into June.
“We have endured one of the wettest springs ever but June is going to be a different story and we now make this summer just 2-1 to be the hottest on record in the UK,” said Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead.
- Debbie White
LOADS OF SUN
Met forecaster Grahame Madge said: "It's going to get noticeably warmer over the next few days.
"We're in for much clearer conditions with prolonged spells of sunshine.
"We could see temperatures rise to 25C by Monday.
"The best of the sunshine will be in London but temperatures will still be above 20C elsewhere.
"These are average for the time of year but after the month we've just had the contrast is going to be striking."
- Debbie White
WETTEST MAY
The UK has seen its fifth wettest May on record with 4.35in (110.5mm). The worst saw 5in (128.4mm) in 1967.
Wales was drenched by its wettest May ever with 8.2in (207.4mm) beating the 7.25in (184.2mm) set in 1967.
The month has also seen thunderstorms, lightning, hail, gale force winds and even snow.
But the return of sunshine is just in the nick of time with the Bank Holiday and the start of Summer on Tuesday.
- Debbie White
MILLIONS ON ROADS… MORE
RAC patrol of the year Ben Aldous said: "With Covid restrictions gradually lifting and some better weather on the horizon at last, we’re anticipating large numbers of drivers to be venturing out and about over the Bank Holiday weekend.
"People now have more confidence to drive to see friends and family safely.
“Our research points to Saturday and Monday being the busiest days, but in reality, there’s a good chance the weather will have the final say as to how busy the roads get.
"A return to more typical late May temperatures and an end to the recent wind and rain could spark a sudden surge in journeys and mean some routes – especially those to the coasts and hills – start to clog up."
- Debbie White
MILLIONS ON ROADS… MORE
RAC patrol of the year Ben Aldous said: "With Covid restrictions gradually lifting and some better weather on the horizon at last, we’re anticipating large numbers of drivers to be venturing out and about over the Bank Holiday weekend.
"People now have more confidence to drive to see friends and family safely.
“Our research points to Saturday and Monday being the busiest days, but in reality, there’s a good chance the weather will have the final say as to how busy the roads get.
"A return to more typical late May temperatures and an end to the recent wind and rain could spark a sudden surge in journeys and mean some routes – especially those to the coasts and hills – start to clog up."
- Debbie White
MILLIONS ON ROADS
The RAC says 11million trips will be made to see friends and family between today and Bank Holiday Monday.
A further 3.6m are due to be taken at some point over the weekend by motorists who have not yet decided which days to travel on.
- Debbie White
RNLI BUSY SUMMER
The RNLI is preparing for its busiest Summer ever – with an anticipated 30 million expected to head to the country's 245 beaches.
Spokesman Gareth Morrison said: "We want people to enjoy the coast but urge everyone to respect the water, think about their own safety and know what to do in an emergency.
"Our main advice is to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.
"RNLI lifeguards will be patrolling around 245 beaches this summer to offer advice on how to stay safe and they are also there to help anyone who gets into trouble.
"In a normal year, around 140 people lose their lives accidentally at the coast and we know that more than half of those never intended to be in the water."
- Debbie White
FOUR-DAY FORECAST
TODAY (FRIDAY): High: 21C Overnight low: 9C Warming up, rain in west
TOMORROW (SATURDAY): High: 22C Overnight low: 7C Dry and sunny
SUNDAY: High: 24C Overnight low: 6C Blue skies and glorious sunshine
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: High: 25C Overnight low: 8C Dry and bright
- Debbie White
BRITS TO HIT BEACHES, PUBS AND PARKS
Britain was bathed in glorious sunshine yesterday ahead of a scorching 25C Bank Holiday weekend.
And after a record month of rain, the long-overdue sizzler is set to last well into next week – and beyond.
Sun-starved Brits are expected to flood beaches, parks and beer gardens to soak up the belated beams.
And a staggering 11million will hit the roads to meet up with friends and family over the bumper weekend.
- Debbie White
TEMPERATURES IN LONDON AND CENTRAL ENGLAND COULD REACH 23C
London and central parts of England could see temperatures climb to as much as 23C over the weekend.
Temperatures haven’t been as high since March 30, when 24.5C was recorded in London.
Other parts of the South East, Wales and North West, were predicted to see top temperatures of around 20C. Oli Claydon, from the Met Office, said: “Showers will start to ease and temperatures will increase over the bank holiday.
“There’ll be highs of up to 23C for central parts of England and possibly into London.
“There is a slow progression towards warmer and drier conditions.”
- Debbie White
IBIZA WEEKENDER
Sun-starved Britain is set to be hotter than Ibiza this Bank Holiday weekend – before a two-week mini-heatwave.
Temperatures are forecast to hit a balmy 24C over the next few days.
And it's going to get even hotter as the mercury rises to 25C during a two-week heatwave.
The Met Office said temperatures will soar to 24C on Sunday and Monday – while Ibiza struggles to hit 21C.
- Debbie White
UV LEVELS SET TO BE HIGH THIS WEEKEND
The UK is set to have high UV levels this weekend with Saturday peaking at 7 the Met Office have said.
The East and South East are set for the higher UV levels whilst the West Midlands will remain moderate.
Today UV levels are currently very high in Southampton and Exeter according to the Met Office.
- Debbie White
'STRONG SUNSHINE FOR BANK HOLIDAY'
"It does look warmer" for the Bank Holiday weekend, reports Netweather TV.
It says we can expect "temperatures into the high teens and low twenties.
"Perhaps seeing 23 or 24C in places. With strong sunshine and light winds, it will feel warm and quite different to most of this month."
- Debbie White
GLOBAL TEMP TO SPIKE 1.5C HIGHER
There is more than a 40 per cent chance that the annual average global temperature in at least one of the next five years will temporarily reach 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
That's according to a new climate update published today, led by the UK Met Office and issued by the World Meteorological Organisation.
In 2020 – one of the three warmest years on record – the global average temperature was 1.2C above the pre-industrial baseline, according to WMO.
It highlighted the acceleration in climate change indicators like rising sea levels, melting sea ice, and extreme weather, as well as worsening impacts on socio-economic development.
- Debbie White
ONSHORE BREEZE FOR COASTAL AREAS OVER BANK HOLIDAY
If you are off to the seaside this weekend, there will be an onshore breeze for east coast Britain, more of an easterly for the Channel Islands.
The sea is still cold, only 9C to 11C, reports Netweather TV.
As the weekend progresses a southerly wind picks up for western Britain and Ireland which allows the temperatures to leap up for Moray.
There is warmth for inland northern England and the Midlands on Sunday but beware of the forecast temperatures on Monday.
The southeastern half of the UK still looks like staying fine and warm. Just in time for half term.
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