Throughout the three months of lockdown millions of people dreamt of enjoying their first pint in a sunny beer garden.
But sadly, the reality for people visiting their local boozer this Saturday - when hospitality venues finally reopen - will see downpours, and lots of them.
Between 35-50mm of rain is expected to fall in just 24 hours ruining plans for thousands of drinkers.
Saturday morning will start off with strong winds and downpours before becoming heavier throughout the day and eventually easing off in the evening, experts say.
While today (Friday), will also see large parts of the UK battered by rain and gales. The wet weather will begin in the northwest gradually spreading southwards.
Despite the rain England will remain humid, with maximum temperatures of 24C in London and the South East, and highs of 20C in central and northern parts of England.
Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said this is due to a low-pressure weather system near the UK, and although the rain will lessen towards the end of Saturday, low cloud and drizzly conditions will continue through to Sunday.
She said: "Saturday will see more unsettled conditions, with showers beginning in the west during the morning which will begin to move across to the east.
"While it won't be unusually wet for the time of year, some areas in the east could become particularly heavy for an hour or two in the mid-morning to early afternoon.
"Pushing in after that will be a spell of drizzly downpours and some low cloud which will hang over the UK for the rest of the day."
Today should begin dry in Bristol with downpours not expected until around 4pm. Temperatures will remain relatively warm, hovering around 18C.
UK weather
Friday:
Rain and strong winds in the northwest gradually spreading southwards. Eastern and southern England becoming increasingly cloudy but mostly dry. Perhaps brightening up for a time in west Scotland.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Spells of rain for many over the weekend, heaviest for western hills. Southeastern areas often dry, warm and humid. Rain clears to cooler and fresher, more blustery conditions late Sunday.
