The country looks set to say farewell to its sunny weather next week, to make way for a patch of wind and rain.
According to the forecast, the UK's unsettled weather will come from an active jet stream and rain will begin up in the west of Scotland, while southern parts of the country will continue to enjoy warm temperatures, at least for a little longer. In an article for the Express, 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 of 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.”
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The Met Office also predicts that there are signs that the week commencing May 30 may start with unsettled weather, but may settle down particularly in the south of the country. It added: “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.”
According to the Met Office's UK long-range weather forecast (from Wednesday, May 25 to Friday, June 3) things could also turn "heavy and thundery". The full forecast reads: "Unsettled weather continues for most with showers expected, or possibly longer spells of rain in parts, and with some turning potentially heavy and thundery.
"Sunny spells possible in the east and southeast, but temperatures will be cool for most, with a keen breeze likely. Unsettled conditions persist through the week and weekend, but mainly across the north and northwest.
"Showers and longer spells of rain remain likely, with strong winds possible in these regions. Near normal temperatures can be expected, but some locally below-average temperatures are more likely over the weekend in the northwest.
"Meanwhile in the south, drier, and sunnier spells are likely, and temperatures may be above average. As we move into the beginning of June, we may expect some drier than average weather."
From Saturday, June 4 to Saturday, June 18, however, the forecast predicts that high pressure should start to dominate, meaning we could expect to dee drier weather once more. The south and south west of the country may also see warmer temperatures, though it is predicted that later in June some less settled and cooler weather may be on its way.
South West of England weather forecast (Saturday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 25)
Today:
It will be a mostly dry day for all. Early cloud will break up through the morning with pleasantly warm sunny spells developing widely into the afternoon, with only an isolated light shower possible. Winds remaining light. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Tonight:
A dry night will follow a fine evening with sunny spells. The cloud will gradually increase from the northwest through the early hours, remaining mild for all. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Sunday:
The cloud will continue to increase through the morning, thick enough for the odd light shower at times. Turning brighter into the evening from the west. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Some sunny spells and scattered, locally heavy, showers on Monday and Tuesday. Windier on Wednesday with rain followed by showers. Feeling fresher throughout.
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