The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms are likely in several parts of the United Kingdom this Sunday, with heavy rain expected across many regions. This follows a record-breaking May heatwave that saw temperatures exceed 35°C in southern areas, prompting multiple weather warnings for thunderstorms during the hot spell. Now, further unsettled conditions are forecast.
Regional Breakdown of Affected Areas
According to Met Office meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth, Sunday brings the "prospect of more showery outbreaks of rain, predominantly across more northern areas." However, she added: "Anywhere across the south-west is likely to see a few showers." Within these showers, there is a "risk of thunderstorms across the far north as well." She noted that some showers will push into eastern areas, but most of eastern England will see very little rain, though cloud cover is expected.
The Met Office's forecast issued this morning indicates that rain, heavy at times, will move across Scotland and Northern Ireland from the west on Saturday before reaching Wales and England. "Warm sunny spells" are expected in England before the rain arrives, followed by "a mixture of sunny spells and showers" on Sunday.
Areas Facing Rain on Sunday
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- North of England
- Wales
- South-west of England
- Midlands
Temperature Drop Expected
The Met Office expects highs of 29°C in southern areas on Saturday, dropping to 24°C on Sunday. In northern areas, highs of 25°C are forecast on Saturday, with 21°C expected on Sunday.
BBC Weather Forecast Alignment
The BBC's predictions align with the Met Office. The BBC forecast states: "Northern areas will see a band of rain move in from the west tomorrow, turning patchier in east Scotland. Mostly sunny elsewhere, but cloud and showers in the west later. Very warm in the south-east. Sunday will be cooler with variable cloud, although it will be cloudier across the west. There will be the risk of showers throughout the day, these heaviest in the far north. Monday will see cloud and outbreaks of rain push into the UK from the south-west."
