Mixed weekend weather

Friday’s weather will see largely cloudy and cool conditions for many. Some areas will remain dry but some persistent rain is likely in the far northwest along with some rain over north and later central and eastern England. Some thunderstorms are likely to develop in the southwest during the afternoon, with a yellow warning in force through to the evening, for the potential for some torrential downpours, with hail and lightning presenting additional hazards.

Weekend weather

An unsettled feel to the weather is likely to continue for many on Saturday, with a mix of cloudy skies and some outbreaks of rain or showers. The cloudiest skies with most frequent but often light rain is in the east of the country while some brighter conditions are likely in the west, though these brighter skies bring the potential for further showers.

The frequency of showers is likely to reduce on Sunday, leaving sunny spells for much of the UK, with temperatures in the south returning to around average for the time of year.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Steven Ramsdale said: “The weekend’s weather starts with a continuation of recent days, with an unsettled feel for many. Rain will be more frequent in eastern areas, whilst conditions are more showery elsewhere though a good deal of cloud for many.

“However, there’s a drier interlude building in from the west on Sunday which will reduce the frequency of showers compared with previous days and introduce some sunshine for many. Temperatures are likely to peak around 22°C in the southeast, which is a return to near average for the time of year after the recent cool spell.”

Next week

The more settled spell on Sunday isn’t likely to last too long, with a return to the influence of low pressure, especially in the south, at the start of next week.

This will bring showers to many areas, some of them heavy and thundery, on Monday and Tuesday, though Scotland is likely to remain drier for longer. Beyond mid-week, conditions become quite uncertain, but the most likely outcome is for changeable weather to continue, especially in the west.