After an unstable start to the week, the weather is becoming mostly dry and getting warmer during the day, but with a continued chance of showers.
Today’s (Wednesday) showers could be heavy and thunderstorms in the eastern and central areas, elsewhere it will be mostly dry and fine for many.
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Temperatures for the Jubilee weekend will start quite cool in the northern areas, while closer to the average of the time of the year further south, they will probably reach 20-22 ºC on Thursday, but the south will see temperatures of 23-25 ºC, possibly 26 ºC on Friday. During the rest of the weekend, warmer temperatures can be found in the north west of Scotland, with cooler conditions further south.
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With sunny periods in the forecast, it is worth noting that UV levels are expected to be moderate or high for most of us ☀️
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As of Thursday, things look set to settle down for the most part with good periods of good dry weather. However, a low pressure system will introduce some heavy showers or rain into the north-western areas for a while, likely affecting Northern Ireland and possibly the west of Scotland. The far east will remain largely dry until later.
Northern Ireland, Wales and the South West of England seem more likely to see some showers on Friday, with a small chance of one or two for the central parts, while the easternmost areas should have the best of any sun, with temperatures probably reaching 22 ºC.
However, as of Saturday evening, there is still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast. For the most part, there is good weather with irregular clouds and sunny spells, especially in the north. However, a plume of warm air from the continent will affect the climate in the southern and central areas, causing rain here that could sometimes turn into thunderstorms.
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The main source of uncertainty is how far north this column of warm air will extend, leading to an increased risk of some rain showers over the weekend.
Meteorological Office Assistant Meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “Some may see an unstable start to the long weekend, with showers for Northern Ireland, Wales and the West of England, but It will be much calmer for many, with a lot of dry weather and good sunshine, temperatures could reach 26 ° C in the south on Friday, although this will probably be the warmest day and the weekend is likely to be warmer. higher temperatures are in the northwest.
“A warm air plume, currently across the continent, is blowing north over the UK over the weekend. However, there is uncertainty as to how far north it will be, with the latest projections suggest that from Saturday there will be a period of showers in the southern areas that could become strong and possibly thunderstorms at times, although there will also be some ruptures in the cloud even here, and the areas from the north they will probably stay well and dry.
“Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England look set to see drier conditions from Saturday most likely enjoying some prolonged periods of sunshine.”
With the long-awaited jubilee weekend busy on the roads, RAC traffic spokesman Rod Dennis said: “The fact that the holidays coincide with the end of the mid-quarter in many places has the potential to put a Additional pressure on the road network, so planning a The journey carefully is important to overcome the worst of queues.
“The best way for drivers to avoid a breakdown this week is to check their vehicles before they leave, but our research shows that less than one-fifth do so regularly. Make sure the oil, coolant and Screen washers are at the right levels it only takes a few minutes, as well as making sure the tires are free of damage and properly inflated.A little TLC now could make the difference between a simple trip and a harassed one. breakdown “.
Gabbi Batchelor, RLLI’s Aquatic Safety Education Manager, said: “We look forward to the Platinum Jubilee Bank’s festive weekend and mid-term holidays being incredibly busy on the coast. , but we also want to make sure people stay safe and know what to do in an emergency.
“If you have problems with the water, Float to Live: Lean back, using your arms and legs to stay afloat. Control your breathing and then call for help or swim to a safe place. In the event of a coastal emergency, call 999 or 112 for the Coast Guard. ”
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