- The UK is forecast to experience wet and windy weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend, with conditions becoming unsettled from Friday.
- Heavy rain bands will move southwards from Friday morning and continue throughout the weekend across much of the country.
- Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, reaching as low as 1C in parts of Scotland on Saturday.
- Northern Ireland and other parts of Scotland will see temperatures between 2C and 9C, with wintry conditions continuing into Easter Sunday.
- Warmer weather is anticipated from Tuesday next week, with temperatures potentially climbing to 13-15C across much of England and Wales, and up to 16C in London.
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Total washout expected for Easter bank holiday weekend as Met Office forecasts rain and wind