UK weather forecast news LIVE – Brits set for 20C May Bank scorcher but 85mph wind & rain to batter Britain this weekend
The UK faces a washout weekend with torrential downpours and gale force winds – but Brits may see a hot May Bank Holiday weekend.
Temperatures could hit 21C in Kent and the south by June 1 – with the mercury is set to go even higher.
London is shown to be hit with 22C and 23C, according to charts from Netweather.
But before that, weather warnings for wind have been slapped across the entire south of the country today with concerns of flash flooding in some parts.
Some coastal areas likely to be hit with 85mph gusts, the Met Office said.
But forecasters said that there will also be heavy showers across parts of the country, with up to 100mm of rainfall on higher ground.
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said that the wet weather will continue over the weekend and while the showers will be broken up by sunny spells it is uncertain how long these will be.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest updates…
- Joseph Gamp
WATCH: WILD WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAVEL CHAOS WITH DELAYS TO ROAD, RAIL, AIR ACROSS THE UK
Wild weather is expected to cause travel chaos with delays to road, rail, air across the UK
- Joseph Gamp
MET OFFICE 4CAST: SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS FOR SATURDAY
- Joseph Gamp
MET OFFICE FORECAST FOR FRIDAY TO MONDAY
Friday:
Outbreaks of rain and strong winds continuing for most areas, heavy in places. Some brighter spells may lead to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of England. Feeling cool.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Sunshine and scattered showers on Saturday. Cloud, rain and stronger winds moving east on Sunday followed by further showers, locally heavy with thunder on Monday. Rather cool.
- Joseph Gamp
NO HOLDEN BACK
Amanda Holden has braved the rainy weather in a strappy cardigan as she leaves work looking glamorous as ever.
Setting pulses racing leaving the Heart radio office, the 50-year-old showed off her enviable figure in the skin-tight outfit.
- Joseph Gamp
LOOKING AHEAD – FORECAST FROM MAY 25 TO JUNE 3
Unsettled weather will continue through the start of next week, with widespread showers mainly across central and eastern England, the Met Office says.
As next week progresses there is a chance of more settled conditions gradually becoming established from the west.
Rain and showers likely becoming confined to the east, leaving drier and less windy conditions elsewhere.
Temperatures look likely to remain slightly below average, though feeling pleasant in any sunshine.
Some notably chilly nights are still possible, with some late season frost possible in prone spots.
- Joseph Gamp
WEATHER WARNING: AFFECTED REGIONS
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for the following regions:
- East of England
- London & South East England
- South West England
- Wales
MET OFFICE LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST: MAY 25 TO JUNE 3
Unsettled weather will continue through the start of next week, with widespread showers mainly across central and eastern England, the Met Office says.
As next week progresses there is a chance of more settled conditions gradually becoming established from the west.
Rain and showers likely becoming confined to the east, leaving drier and less windy conditions elsewhere.
Temperatures look likely to remain slightly below average, though feeling pleasant in any sunshine.
Some notably chilly nights are still possible, with some late season frost possible in prone spots.
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MET OFFICE ISSUES YELLOW WEATHER WARNING FOR SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND- POTENTIAL FLASH FLOODING
Violent gales of up to 85mph and four inches of heavy rainfall are set to batter Britain, the Met Office warns.
Yellow warnings have been slapped across the entire south of the country today with concerns of flash flooding in some parts.
The wild weather is expected to cause travel chaos with delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, with some bus and train services affected and journeys taking longer.
May is on track to be the wettest on record, and it’s not looking to change any time soon.
The Met Office’s national climate information centre Wales has already recorded 129% (110.6mm) of its average rainfall for the whole of the month, while the UK as a whole has had 88% (61.1mm).
- Niamh Cavanagh
WEATHER WARNING
There is a wind warning in place for the south east of England this evening.
The yellow warning is in place now and will end tonight at 9pm.
There may be some delays to ferry, road, rail and air transport.
It is likely that there will be some damage to outdoor temporary structures with tree branches down too.
- Niamh Cavanagh
NO HOLDEN BACK
Amanda Holden has braved the rainy weather in a strappy cardigan as she leaves work looking glamorous as ever.
Setting pulses racing leaving the Heart radio office, the 50-year-old showed off her enviable figure in the skin-tight outfit.
- Niamh Cavanagh
MAKE PLANS FOR SATURDAY – THE DRIEST DAY OF THE WEEKEND
- Niamh Cavanagh
LONG RANGE FORECAST FOR NEXT WEEK – MET OFFICE
The Met Office long-range forecast for Saturday, May 22 to Monday May 31 says: “Unsettled conditions continuing, with scattered showers again developing across most areas.
“These showers are likely to be heavy at times, with thunderstorms possible in places.
“On Friday and possibly into the weekend, more prolonged spells of rain are likely at times, especially in the west. Into next week, there is a chance of more settled conditions to gradually become established.
“Whilst further rain and showers are possible, overall drier and brighter conditions should become more dominant.
“Staying rather cool for the time of year, although night time frost will be limited, mainly across rural, northern areas. During next week, there are some indications that conditions may start to turn warmer, with temperatures closer to normal for the time of year.”
- Katie Davis
LOOKING AHEAD – FORECAST FROM MAY 25 TO JUNE 3
Unsettled weather will continue through the start of next week, with widespread showers mainly across central and eastern England, the Met Office says.
As next week progresses there is a chance of more settled conditions gradually becoming established from the west.
Rain and showers likely becoming confined to the east, leaving drier and less windy conditions elsewhere.
Temperatures look likely to remain slightly below average, though feeling pleasant in any sunshine.
Some notably chilly nights are still possible, with some late season frost possible in prone spots.
- Katie Davis
WEATHER WARNING: AFFECTED REGIONS
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for the following regions:
- East of England
- London & South East England
- South West England
- Wales
- Katie Davis
YELLOW WEATHER WARNING IN PLACE
A yellow weather warning is in force for parts of the country until 9pm for wind.
Windy weather may lead to some travel disruption and, perhaps, damage to temporary outdoor structures, the Met Office warns.
Inland, gusts up to 45 to 50 mph are expected at times.
Meanwhile over coasts and hills, gusts will reach as much as 55 to 60 mph.
- Katie Davis
RAIN RAIN, GO AWAY
It's set to be a windy and wet afternoon across the UK, with heavy showers expected in places.
In the northeast especially it'll be feeling chilly.
Windiest in the south with coastal gales.
- Niamh Cavanagh
RETURN OF INDOOR BOOZING COMES AT RIGHT TIME
The return of indoor boozing has come at the perfect time as May continues to be wet and windy.
Brits hit the town with the protection of a roof and walls which prompted boozers to spend £2.8 million a minute enjoying The Great Indoors in fully open pubs and restaurants.
On Monday 2.5million pub drinkers knock back nine million pints, as 11.5million ate at restaurants and cafes, munching six million sandwiches and enjoying five million coffees.
- Niamh Cavanagh
FOR FLOODS' SAKE
Violent gales of up to 85mph and four inches of heavy rainfall are set to batter Britain, the Met Office warns.
Yellow warnings have been slapped across the entire south of the country today with concerns of flash flooding in some parts.
The wild weather is expected to cause travel chaos with delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely, with some bus and train services affected and journeys taking longer.
May is on track to be the wettest on record, and it's not looking to change any time soon.
The Met Office's national climate information centre Wales has already recorded 129% (110.6mm) of its average rainfall for the whole of the month, while the UK as a whole has had 88% (61.1mm).
- Niamh Cavanagh
DON'T RAIN ON OUR PARADE
Boozed-up Brits didn't let the rain get in the way of a night out as they hit bars and pubs up and down the country last night.
Revelers were so overjoyed at the return of inside drinking that the miserable weather didn't put a damper on their night out.
- Niamh Cavanagh
HEAVENS ABOVE
These striking images show explosive lightning bolts firing into the Pacific Ocean and across deserted landscapes.
Storm-chasing photographer Will Eades, 34, captured several jaw-dropping images of storms in Australia and the United States.
For more images click here.
- Niamh Cavanagh
MET OFFICE FORECAST FOR FRIDAY TO MONDAY
Friday:
Outbreaks of rain and strong winds continuing for most areas, heavy in places. Some brighter spells may lead to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of England. Feeling cool.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Sunshine and scattered showers on Saturday. Cloud, rain and stronger winds moving east on Sunday followed by further showers, locally heavy with thunder on Monday. Rather cool.
- Niamh Cavanagh
TEMPERATURES ON LOW SIDE OF MAY AVERAGE
Temperatures today are lower that the May average with max highs of 13C.
- Niamh Cavanagh
STRONG WINDS ON FRIDAY MORNING IN KENT
Waves crashed against the harbour wall Folkstone in Kent this morning with strong gales and heavy rain forecast for today.
Credit: PA - Niamh Cavanagh
TONIGHT'S FORECAST
It will continue unsettled and overcast during the evening with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain and showers continuing, more so across eastern areas.
Overnight will continue cloudy with spells of rain turning increasingly light and patchy.
It will remain breezy but winds will ease by dawn.
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