UK weather forecast live – Brits to bask in June sizzler as temps set to hit 24C as Met issues wind warning for today
BRITS are set to bask in 24C sunshine in the first few days of June but they'll have endure high winds today.
June 1 could see temperatures hit 21C in Kent and the mercury is set to go even higher.
The following day could be even hotter in southern parts, as London is shown to be hit with 22C and Kent 23C, according to charts from Netweather.
London and Kent could then see highs 24C on June 3, while other southern regions including Essex and Cornwall enjoy 21C.
But before that the Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place for windy conditions from 6pm today.
The Met Office said: “The windiest conditions will start to affect south Wales and southwest England Thursday late afternoon and evening before spreading across southern England Thursday night and early Friday.”
Read our weather live blog below for the latest updates…
- Jon Rogers
“UNSEASONABLE” LATE SPRING STORM
An “unseasonable” late spring storm is heading to batter Britain from the Atlantic Ocean in the next 24 hours – and could bring three inches of rain and 60mph winds.
Concerns have been raised for temporary structures that are erected at the moment, including vaccination marquees and outdoor seating at bars and restaurants.
Met Office meteorologist Nicky Maxey said: ‘These structures will be vulnerable to the high winds we are expecting, anything between 40 and 50mph.
“This kind of weather event is fairly unseasonable. The only glimmer of hope is that it does look as if high pressure is beginning to build towards the second half of next week. This could bring drier and more settled conditions.”
- Jon Rogers
WHY HAS MAY BEEN SUCH A WET MONTH?
This month could be one of the wettest Mays on record, surpassing 1967, when 131.7mm of rain fell across the UK.
But why has the start of summer got off to such a damp start?
The positioning of the jet stream to the south of the UK is to blame, as it has normally moved to the north of the country at this time of year to bring calmer conditions, according to meteorologists.
However, all is not lost – as the Met Office said: “Things should actually be a bit warmer in some places over the next couple of days, with temperatures of up to 17C in the southeast of England.”
- Jon Rogers
MET ISSUE YELLOW WEATHER WARNING FOR WIND FROM THURSDAY
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 6pm on Thursday which is in force from 9pm on Friday.
They warned “windy weather may lead to some travel disruption and, perhaps, damage to temporary outdoor structures.
“An unusually deep area of low pressure for the time of year will move slowly eastwards across a central swathe of the UK during Thursday night and Friday.
“In addition to some heavy rain, this low will bring with it a spell of relatively high winds,” the warning read.
“The windiest conditions will start to affect south Wales and southwest England Thursday late afternoon and evening before spreading across southern England Thursday night and early Friday.”
- Jon Rogers
UNSETTLED OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Unsettled and overcast tomorrow with rain spreading eastwards throughout the day, and it will be heavy and persistent across western and northern areas during the day.
Friday will be another cloudy and unsettled day with outbreaks of rain sinking southwards, these heavy and persistent at times, according to the Meteogroup.
- Jon Rogers
RAIN WREAKS HAVOC ON HAYFEVER SUFFERERS
Are you experiencing a runny nose or itchy eyes?
It may be due to the pollen spores wreaking havoc due to the rain.
Small amounts of grass pollen are now airborne in the summer months, and the rain exacerbates it – which in turn aggravates hayfever symptoms.
- Jon Rogers
MET OFFICE LONG RANGE FORECAST
“Confidence is low for this period, which is usual during spring and early summer. Current expectations is that conditions will be predominantly dry, especially across the south and east,” the Met forecast from June 1 to June 15 said.
“Less settled interludes are still possible, however, especially in the northwest. There are indications that temperatures will likely start recovering, moving more towards typical temperatures for this time of year.
“Settled conditions are likely to keep nights cool, but produce some warmer days.”
- Jon Rogers
BRITAIN TO BE COLDER THAN FINLAND THIS WEEKEND
Britain will be colder than FINLAND this weekend while a week of rain will fall in a day as a thunderstorms lash the country
Below-average temperatures and torrential thunderstorms battered the majority of the UK this weekend before pubs finally reopen indoors on Monday.
Forecaster Matt Taylor from the BBC said: “It’s even warmer in Finland than it is here in the UK where temperatures are well down on where they should be for this stage in the month.
“And to go with that cool feel there's more rain in the forecast this afternoon and particularly tomorrow with some nasty thundery downpour expected.”
- Jon Rogers
ODDS SLASHED ON WARMEST JUNE EVER
The forecast for June finally seems to suggest the UK will see the back of near constant rain through May and leading bookmaker Coral has cut the odds on next month being the warmest June on record to 3-1 (from 5-1).
Coral already make this May firmly odds on to be the wettest the UK has ever had, at 1-4.
"It has been a soaking wet May but the weather looks set to turn a corner into June and we have now cut the odds on June this year being our warmest ever," said Coral's Harry Aitkenhead.
"This month is firmly odds on to end up in the record books as the wettest the UK has ever had, and probably by some margin too," added Aitkenhead.
- Jon Rogers
WHY ARE WEATHER APPS SOMETIMES INACCURATE?
After users complained Apple’s Weather is inaccurate – it seems it is an issue all weather apps face, rather than just the tech giant.
“The problem is that although we can predict the conditions ideal to make showers, it is practically impossible to predict where and when they will occur,” BBC News NI Weather Presenter Cecilia Daly said.
“This is why the apps struggle. So many local details can impact on showers that a computer model just can’t simulate, unlike, for example, a weather system which has developed over the Atlantic.
“These large systems can be modelled very well and so a weather app can predict quite closely what time rain will arrive at your location.
“Every shower is individual and has a life cycle, usually a number of minutes rather than days.”
- Jon Rogers
EARLY JUNE COULD SEE BRITS BASK IN 24C TEMPERATURES
The early days of June could see Brits sweltering in 24C heat as hot air from Europe is set to hit.
June 1 could see temperatures hit 21C in Kent and the mercury set to go even higher.
The following day could be even hotter in southern parts, as London is shown to be hit with 22C and Kent 23C, according to charts from Netweather.
London and Kent could then see highs 24C on Thursday, June 3, while other southern regions including Essex and Cornwall enjoy 21C.
- Jon Rogers
MET ISSUE YELLOW WEATHER WARNING FOR WIND FROM THURSDAY
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 6pm on Thursday which is in force from 9pm on Friday.
They warned “windy weather may lead to some travel disruption and, perhaps, damage to temporary outdoor structures.
“An unusually deep area of low pressure for the time of year will move slowly eastwards across a central swathe of the UK during Thursday night and Friday.
“In addition to some heavy rain, this low will bring with it a spell of relatively high winds,” the warning read.
“The windiest conditions will start to affect south Wales and southwest England Thursday late afternoon and evening before spreading across southern England Thursday night and early Friday.”
- Jon Rogers
MET OFFICE WARNS BRITS TO TIE DOWN THEIR GARDEN FURNITURE DURING HIGH WINDS
May is set to be plagued with even more rainfall and high winds – seeing the Met Office to advise people to tie down their garden furniture.
Heavy showers seen this week are set to continue as they move across the country today, bringing unsettled weather towards the end of this week.
“We’re expecting in the South West and the South Wales coasts gusts reaching 60mph. Inland, potentially 40-50mph,” Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell explained.
“This time of year, with the trees in full leaf, it could potentially bring some small branches down and because there’s a lot more outdoor furniture, we advise people that it is a bit vulnerable to strong winds and to tie it down.”
- Jon Rogers
WHY IS THIS YEAR’S WEATHER SO BARMY?
Brits love to complain about the weather – but this year’s has really taken the biscuit. From wind and rain to mini heatwaves, we’ve had it all.
But what is causing it?
“We are in a relatively slack flow, and are stuck with the influence of the jet stream which is to the south of us. Usually we start to see the jet stream move to the north of the UK at this time of year, and this brings more settled conditions, but now it is more unsettled than usually expect,” Met Office spokesman Old Claydon explained.
“This is the key part, the positioning of the jet stream It is slightly to the south of us and allowing in the colder air from the north.
“We have been seeing a mixture of three seasons in a day, but the sun does have energy and feel warm. when it breaks through.”
- Jon Rogers
ATLANTIC DEPRESSION TO BRING WET AND WINDY WEATHER
Wet and windy weather is just around the corner, according to the latest forecast.
The Met Office said in an update: "This incoming Atlantic depression will bring some #wet and #windy weather to Wales, northwest England, southern and eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland."
It warned about:
Tricky travelling conditions
Coastal gales, mainly further south
Wettest over high ground
- Jon Rogers
OUTLOOK FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Friday will be unsettled with thick cloud cover and rain across northern and western Britain will spread southwards and turn increasingly showery.
Sunny spells on Saturday but areas of thick cloud cover will build during the day and there is a threat of a few showers developing, mostly light, the Meteogroup has said.
- Jon Rogers
THURSDAY NIGHT FORECAST
An unsettled and overcast evening with rain continuing across northern and western areas but will turn increasingly light and showery across much of southern and central England.
Overnight rain will continue across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England before spreading southwards, the Meteogroup predicts.
- Jon Rogers
THURSDAY FORECAST
A largely dry start to the day with some early bright spells across eastern areas.
Thick cloud cover will soon build and rain will spread eastwards during the day to reach most areas by midday.
Rain will be heavy and persistent across northern and western areas. A wet evening and breezy for all, the Meteogroup forecasts.
- Jon Rogers
SUNNY END TO THE DAY AS SHOWERS CLEAR
Most parts are expected to see as sunny end to the day as showers clear away.
The Met Office said in a Twitter message: "Heavy #showers will slowly clear to the east bringing a #sunny end to the day for many.
"The low pressure system is waiting in the wings to take centre stage tomorrow though."
Most parts will see a sunny end to today - Olivia Burke
BRITS SET TO BASK IN 22C SUNSHINE THIS WEEKEND
Brits are set to bask in 22C sunshine over the weekend as a hot Atlantic air hits the UK.
The mercury will soar far above temperatures usually expected around this time year from Saturday May 22.
London and Leeds will see the highest temperatures while the rest of the country will see temperatures in the teens.
In the midlands, of England and Wales peak temperatures will be between 15-17C.
- Olivia Burke
WETTEST MAY ON RECORD
Britain is set to experience the wettest May on record as more rain is on the way – but it could dry up in time for the Bank Holiday.
More than a month’s worth of the wet stuff has already fallen across the country as the lockdown rules have started to lift.
The wet weather has been relentless this month, and despite May being just half of the way through it has seen 2.8inches falling across the UK on average.
But it’s not all doom and gloom, the Met Office have said that warmer weather will arrive at the end of the month thanks to a high pressure system that could ‘dry things up’.
- Olivia Burke
“UNSEASONABLE” LATE SPRING STORM
An “unseasonable” late spring storm is heading to batter Britain from the Atlantic Ocean in the next 24 hours – and could bring three inches of rain and 60mph winds.
Concerns have been raised for temporary structures that are erected at the moment, including vaccination marquees and outdoor seating at bars and restaurants.
Met Office meteorologist Nicky Maxey said: ‘These structures will be vulnerable to the high winds we are expecting, anything between 40 and 50mph.
“This kind of weather event is fairly unseasonable. The only glimmer of hope is that it does look as if high pressure is beginning to build towards the second half of next week. This could bring drier and more settled conditions.”
- Olivia Burke
TIE DOWN GARDEN FURNITURE AS HIGH WINDS COMING, MET SAYS
May is set to be plagued with even more rainfall and high winds – seeing the Met Office to advise people to tie down their garden furniture.
Heavy showers seen this week are set to continue as they move across the country today, bringing unsettled weather towards the end of this week.
“We’re expecting in the South West and the South Wales coasts gusts reaching 60mph. Inland, potentially 40-50mph,” Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell explained.
“This time of year, with the trees in full leaf, it could potentially bring some small branches down and because there’s a lot more outdoor furniture, we advise people that it is a bit vulnerable to strong winds and to tie it down.”
- Olivia Burke
WHY HAS MAY BEEN SUCH A WET MONTH?
This month could be one of the wettest Mays on record, surpassing 1967, when 131.7mm of rain fell across the UK.
But why has the start of summer got off to such a damp start?
The positioning of the jet stream to the south of the UK is to blame, as it has normally moved to the north of the country at this time of year to bring calmer conditions, according to meteorologists.
However, all is not lost – as the Met Office said: “Things should actually be a bit warmer in some places over the next couple of days, with temperatures of up to 17C in the southeast of England.”
- Olivia Burke
MET OUTLOOK FOR THE END OF THE WEEK
Thursday:
Rain moves northeast across most parts, heavy in some western areas, patchy in the far south and far north. Turning windy, gales in some western and southwestern coastal areas. Cool.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Very unsettled on Friday with wet and windy weather for most, gales in the south. Drier and less windy over the weekend, but still with showers or rain. Staying cool.
- Olivia Burke
MET ISSUE YELLOW WEATHER WARNING FOR WIND FROM THURSDAY
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 6pm on Thursday which is in force from 9pm on Friday.
They warned “windy weather may lead to some travel disruption and, perhaps, damage to temporary outdoor structures.
“An unusually deep area of low pressure for the time of year will move slowly eastwards across a central swathe of the UK during Thursday night and Friday.
“In addition to some heavy rain, this low will bring with it a spell of relatively high winds,” the warning read.
“The windiest conditions will start to affect south Wales and southwest England Thursday late afternoon and evening before spreading across southern England Thursday night and early Friday.”
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