The weather for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is set to be hotter than previously anticipated, in the aftermath of an active jet stream.
It's just two weeks until the celebrations take place, which will mark the Queen's seventy years of service on the throne, and the weather forecast in the run-up looks mixed.
This weekend there will be a northwest/southeast split, with rain anticipated for much of the weekend in the west of Scotland, as the southeast is expected to be calmer, with just a small chance of showery interludes.
In the south, temperatures are expected to remain rather warm for the time of year, likely peaking at around 24C in London on Sunday.
But next week, a strengthening of the jet stream - which plays a crucial role in driving weather systems towards the UK - looks set to bring spells of unsettled weather through next week for much of the country.
There will still be some periods of drier weather, most likely in southern and central areas.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “The strengthening of the jet stream increases the chances of low-pressure systems developing over the Atlantic being pushed towards the UK.
"Although there are still some details to be determined on the depth and timings of these lows, what we do know is that there’s some unsettled weather on the way next week, with some strong winds likely from the middle the week, especially in the north.
“Weather of this nature isn’t unusual in a UK spring, with changes in the jet stream frequently bringing interludes of unsettled weather.”
It's likely that the unsettled weather will continue through the latter part of the week, with some longer spells of rain expected in northern areas.
The best of the sunshine will be in the south and southeast.
The following Jubilee weekend is likely to become more settled, especially in the South.
Then, the long-range outlook shows a trend for possible warm weather in southern areas, and near to average temperatures further north.
The Met Office states that the full forecast for the Jubilee Weekend will become clearer nearer the time.
The forecast reads: "We’re still some two weeks away from the Jubilee Weekend, but the long-range outlook shows a trend for some possible warm weather in southern areas, and closer to average temperatures further north."
