UK Bank Holiday weather tracker: Torrential rain forecast as heatwave comes to an end
The UK is experiencing a shift in weather during the early May bank holiday weekend, with torrential rain and thunderstorms replacing the recent heatwave. While eastern England saw temperatures reach 25°C on Saturday, southern regions faced heavy downpours, and cooler conditions are expected nationwide by Monday. The Met Office forecasts unsettled weather through the weekend, with lingering showers and cloudiness continuing into Monday.
- ▪Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across southern parts of the UK during the bank holiday weekend.
- ▪Temperatures reached 25°C in eastern England on Saturday but are expected to fall below 20°C across the country by Monday.
- ▪The Met Office warns of widespread showers overnight Saturday into Sunday, with a cooler air mass moving in from Sunday onwards.
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