Bank holiday weekend weather – Met Office verdict on if the sunshine will last

• The early May bank holiday weekend is set to bring unsettled and wetter conditions across the UK, following a warm start to the week.
• Saturday is forecast to be the warmest day, with temperatures potentially reaching 25C in eastern England, though other regions will experience showers and possible thunderstorms.
• The weather will remain changeable throughout the weekend, with widespread showers, particularly in the south, and cooler temperatures.
• By Monday, temperatures are predicted to fall below 20C across the country, with some northern parts experiencing temperatures in the low teens.
• The Met Office indicates that while southern areas could face heavy downpours, northern regions may largely remain dry but cooler.

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