Met Office warns a month’s worth of rain is set to drench the UK this weekend as the summer holiday season begins
- Saturday will be the worst day this weekend for rain and low temperatures
The Met Office has warned a month’s worth of rain is set to drench the UK this weekend, just in time for the summer holiday season.
Families heading for a getaway at the start of the English and Welsh summer holidays are being warned of persistent rain and the chance of thunderstorms across the UK.
Much of the UK is set to be hit by the downpours, after the country largely dodged extreme heat which has been seen in other parts of Europe over the last week.
Friday will see temperatures stay on the cooler side, with a mixture sunshine and showers. However rain may move in across some western and north-western areas along with brisk winds.
But it’s Saturday when Brits across the country will be affected by persistent and heavy rain. Temperatures will stay in the mid-teens.
But it’s Saturday when Brits across the country will be affected by persistent and heavy rain
CAMBRIDGE: People under umbrellas on Wednesday as they go for a punt on the River Cam in Cambridge as the bad weather continues
Friday will see temperatures stay on the cooler side, with a mixture sunshine and showers. However rain may move in across some western and north-western areas along with brisk winds
INVERARAY: Two spectators shelter from rain during the Inveraray Highland Games on July 18
‘Northern Scotland is where you want to be if you want some sunny spells,’ the Met Office said, as the area will see a bright day with temperatures of around 17C (63F) to 18C (64F) and will ‘largely’ avoid the rain.
While Sunday is likely to see some showers, it will be a much drier day and Brits can hope for some slightly warmer temperatures.
Ellie Wilson, meteorologist for the Met Office, said: ‘Friday will see a dry and bright start for much of the UK, with cloud and showers bubbling up into the afternoon – these heaviest across northern parts of England.
‘It will be turning increasingly showery across Northern Ireland with outbreaks of rain through the afternoon.
MIDDLESBROUGH: Much of the UK is set to be hit by the rain, after the country largely dodged extreme heat seen in other parts of Europe in the last week
NEWCASTLE: Drivers were given a huge shock on Tuesday after part of a road collapsed following persistent heavy rain
SOMERSET: Spectators take shelter under an umbrella as rain stops play during the third one day international of the Women’s Ashes Series at the at Cooper Associates County Ground on Tuesday
NORTHUMBERLAND: Motorists battle their way through heavy downpours on the A69 at Hexham in Northumberland
‘Saturday will be very wet and we could see some travel disruption, there’s going to be quite a lot of rain around, it’s something we’re keeping an eye on.
‘Sunday will be turning more showery and a risk of thunderstorms in places but more brightness compared to Saturday and feeling a bit warmer.
‘The start of next week will see the same continuation of showers and a risk of thunderstorms, reaching the low 20s in the south and east.’
It comes as millions of families are expected to take to the roads over the weekend either for a day trip or holiday between Friday and Monday, according to the RAC.
Traffic jams are likely on major roads, while the Port of Dover has warned it could take up to two-and-a-half hours to pass through border checks.
SKEGNESS: Holidaymakers brave a downpour on Skegness Pier on July 18, 2023 in Skegness
MIDDLESBROUGH: Motorists drive through large standing water after the North East of England was hit with a second day of heavy rainfall on Wednesday
LONDON: Forecasters say cloud and rain will spread northeastwards tomorrow, turning heavy in parts of the UK. Spectators sheltered themselves from the rain during the Wimbledon tennis tournament yesterday
LONDON: Britons will be met with a mixture of sunshine and showers throughout the day today. Some areas may see heavy rains that pose the risk of an isolated thunderstorm. Wimbledon spectators were forced to shelter themselves from the rain yesterday
Next week will also start off unsettled with showers and potentially thunderstorms, and temperatures will reach the low 20s across the south and east.
Meanwhile much of Europe will continue to see temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s next week.
The hot weather across Europe is expected to dip slightly over the weekend before it is due to reach the same highs next week, in the late 30s and early 40s, the forecaster added.
The highest temperatures will be seen in southern Europe before shifting further east.
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