BRITS are all saying the same thing as the Met Office release the official Jubilee Bank Holiday weather prediction, and it’s not looking good.
The Met Office have released the weather forecast for this week and Brits should have their umbrellas at the ready.
The Met Office released the following statement for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee saying: “From Thursday, things look likely to be settling down for most with good spells of dry and fine weather, especially in the south.
“A low-pressure system will introduce some showers, to northwestern areas for a time, most likely affecting Northern Ireland and western Scotland, however there is still some uncertainty around exact locations and timings.
“Central and northern areas look likely to see some showers on Friday, while areas further south should get the best of any sunshine, with temperatures likely peaking at 22C in the southeast.
“Although still open to some uncertainty, more settled weather is on the cards for most on Saturday and Sunday with patchy cloud and sunny spells, and only the odd spot of light rain, mainly across the far north.
“However, the far southeast could see some heavier showers for a time, depending on how a plume of warm air develops over the continent.”
Many Brits took to twitter following the announcement to vent their frustration with the dampening forecast.
One Brit said: “It wouldn’t be a Jubilee without some of rain, hail and thunder.”
Another added: “Hope the weather gets better before the bank holiday Jubilee weekend. Fed up of this rain now!!”
A Third said: “Typical, why is it going to rain on the Bank Holiday. British weather at its finest.”
Read our UK weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and news…
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Edinburgh’s Wednesday to Saturday forecast
Cloudy start with some showery rain but then brightening up to leave a mainly dry afternoon, still the odd shower however.
Feeling warmer than of late with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.
As we look to Thursday and Friday there will be mainly dry and settled days with some spells of warm sunshine.
Although the southwest may turn cloudy with a few showers on Friday.
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Edinburgh forecast for tonight
Showers slowly dying out this evening, although a few continuing into the early hours across the far southwest and Lothian.
Otherwise becoming dry although remaining quite cloudy with minimum temperatures of 6 °C.
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Wednesday to Saturday London forecast
Sunny spells and showers once again after a dry, bright start.
The showers more isolated compared to Tuesday, but still heavy and thundery in places.
Light winds with maximum temperatures reaching 20 °C.
Dry and sunny on Thursday remaining mostly fine, dry and bright Friday.
Isolated heavy, thundery showers during Saturday, but most places dry, bright, turning warmer towards the end of the week.
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UV and Pollen warnings
Brits have been issued warnings for pollen and UV levels this week.
Those in London and Exeter will face high levels of pollen on Thursday and Friday.
There will also be high UV levels in Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Exeter on Thursday and Friday.
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Temperatures could drop to 2C tonight
Showers fading away through the evening, leaving mostly clear skies overnight in London.
It will become chilly in rural areas with some mist or fog patches by morning.
Winds remaining light with minimum temperatures of 2 °C the Met Office have confirmed.
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Weekend forecast
It’s looking to be a cold one as temperatures look set to dip into single digits for much of Tuesday before the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
WXCHARTS suggests temperatures in the Welsh capital of Cardiff will likely vary from around 4C to 13C.
Temperatures in the south east and London could reach as high as 15C. But the central belt of Scotland will rise this morning with mercury at just 2C.
And over 15mm of rainfall is forecast to fall in Lincolnshire and 21mm is set to fall in the area just below Aberdeen by the end of the day.
The Met Office forecast for Tuesday said: “Sunny spells and showers, these heavy with hail and thunder in the east and north.
“Best of sunshine in southwestern areas for the afternoon, but cloudier with rain in Northern Ireland. Still on the cool side.
“A few showers in northeast, whilst rain across Northern Ireland moves east into northwest England, Wales and the northwest Midlands.
“Chilly in the south with a few fog patches.”
Looking ahead to the remainder of the week, the UK’s national weather service added: “Rain across central areas moving east and turning showery through the morning.
“Some heavy showers across northern and eastern England. Drier in west and north with sunny spells.
“Most areas mainly dry on Thursday and Friday, but showers likely in the north and west.
“Sunny spells Saturday, but risk of some heavy showers across central southern areas.”
It has already been said that the weather for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday looks unclear – and it could be a washout across the country.
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Driving expert shares tips you need to know before setting off on a rainy day
DRIVERS need to be careful out on the roads, but that’s especially the case when it’s a wet and miserable day.
When you’re driving in the rain it’s important that you’ve got good visibility so you can avoid accidents and coming into any trouble on the road.
Aside from the dangers, you don’t want to face any fines either, as poor visibility might lead you to take wrong turns down no access roads and miss import signage on speed limits and more.
One TikTok user and driving expert has come to the roadside rescue, as they think they’ve cracked the code to driving in the treacherous conditions:
- Turn off the automatic stop start function – If you fail to turn off the stop-start button then you could conk out the engine as it keeps trying to power up.
- Defog the windscreen – It’s quicker to match the cold of the A-C with cold from outside on the window to defog that heating up inside would, and once you maintain a steady temperature in the car you’ll be able to see a lot more clearly out.
- Turn on the ESP button – The Electronic Stability Programme which is a safety system that’s designed to help you keep control of your car.
It’s designed to help if you happen to swerve on the road which is likely in wetter conditions when stopping speed is reduced.
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Long range forecast for Saturday 4 Jun – Monday 13 Jun
The Met Office have given their predictions for what’s in store early June.
Forecasters have said there will be, “generally more settled conditions for most initially, with plenty of fine, sunny weather. Cloudiest conditions likely for the far north with the odd spot of light rain, perhaps more persistent across Shetland.
“Some showers, potentially heavy, may clip the far south or southeast over the weekend, but most areas remaining dry. Unsettled conditions are likely to return into the new week, with rain and strong winds arriving from the west.
“Temperatures generally close to average, but locally warm mainly in the north and west, and feeling warm in the sunshine, but still cool by night. Settled weather then returns, likely bringing drier conditions to western areas.
“Cloudier conditions and showers may remain in the east.
“Temperatures generally above average, but likely to be normal to rather cool in the northeast.”
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Cold, cold cold
IT’S LOOKING to be a cold one as temperatures look set to dip into single digits for much of Tuesday before the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
WXCHARTS suggests temperatures in the Welsh capital of Cardiff will likely vary from around 4C to 13C.
Temperatures in the south east and London could reach as high as 15C. But the central belt of Scotland will rise this morning with mercury at just 2C.
And over 15mm of rainfall is forecast to fall in Lincolnshire and 21mm is set to fall in the area just below Aberdeen by the end of the day.
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UK weather outlook for Thursday and Friday
Thursday will be mainly dry and bright with long spells of spring sunshine however some patchy cloud cover will tend to build at times and there is a slim chance of a shower.
Friday will continue largely dry with lots of sunshine however it will be cloudy with rain outbreaks in Northern Ireland and northwestern England.
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Tomorrow’s forecast (Wednesday)
A mostly dry and bright start to the day with early sunny spells however variable amounts of cloud will build during the day bringing a chance of showers which may merge into longer spells of rain and be locally heavy and thundery.
Cloud will break and sunny spells will develop during the afternoon from the southwest.
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Tonight’s weather
Scattered showers during the evening will be most frequent across northern and eastern areas and may be locally heavy and thundery before easing and turning increasingly light and patchy.
Overnight will be mostly dry with clear spells however there will be spells of rain across Northern Ireland, northwestern England and northern Wales.
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‘Uncertainty for the weekend itself’
Speaking about the up-coming weather for the Platinum Jubilee, deputy Chief Meteorologist Helen Caughey said: “While it may be an unsettled start for some with showers for northern and western areas, many areas will see generally settled conditions over much of the long Jubilee Weekend, with plenty of dry weather and good spells of sunshine.
“Temperatures will be widely into the low 20s, feeling warmer in the sunshine, although temperatures will drop off quickly into the evenings.
“The main source of any uncertainty for the weekend itself is to do with how far a plume of warm air to the south encroaches over southern areas of the UK.”
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Met Office predicts sunny 19C for Jubilee on Saturday
BRITS look set to bask in the sunshine this Saturday as the country celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Met Office predicts temperatures will soar to 19C, providing the perfect conditions for street parties and other outdoor events.
And it appears Her Majesty will kick off her Platinum Party at The Palace under clear skies as “sunny spells” brighten the UK.
Showers will persist over the next few days, before the weather becomes “generally more settled”.
Although still open to some uncertainty, Saturday will see patchy cloud and sunny spells – with highs of 19C.
However, revellers have been warned light rain – mainly across the far north – could make an appearance, but it looks unlikely to dampen spirits.
But the Met did suggest the far southeast could be hit by some heavier showers, depending on how a plume of warm air develops.
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Met Office forecast for today & tomorrow
The Met Office says that today will, “see the focus of heaviest showers shifting to northern and eastern UK where some showers will be heavy and thundery.
“Northern Ireland, meanwhile, can expect some more persistent rain on Tuesday whilst some of the better weather on Tuesday will be over parts of Wales and west and southwest England where showers should fade, leaving fine weather for the afternoon.”
And for tomorrow, “Wednesday will see a continuation of the unsettled weather, with early rain in the west before showers develop more widely as the day goes on, with a risk of hail and thunder – most likely in central and southeastern areas.
“Temperatures will remain rather cool in northern areas, while closer to average for the time of year further south, likely peaking at around 20C.”
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Showers to continue today
THE MET Office have confirmed that Brits can expect to see ‘hail and thunder’ during the Jubilee Bank Holiday week.
It has already been said that the weather for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday looks unclear – and it could be a washout across the country.
The Met Office forecast predicting the weather next week does say there is a possibility of sunshine, coming in from the Atlantic, but it is still early to be sure what will happen.
But if a low pressure over the Azores comes closer, then it is likely to bring showers for the whole country.
For today, the Met Office have forcast that: “Tuesday sees the focus of heaviest showers shifting to northern and eastern UK where some showers will be heavy and thundery.”
The Met Office’s UK forecast for Tuesday to Thursday states that it will be “rather cool with a mixture of sunny spells and showers, some heavy with hail and thunder.”
They added: “Becoming mostly dry with plenty of sunshine and warmer on Thursday.”
On Wednesday the low pressure that had been forecast to linger over the UK in the previous two days “gradually starts to fade”, with highs of 19C or 20C expected by Friday.
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Jubilee forecast
The much-anticipated bank holiday weekend is drawing closer – and Brits planning Jubilee street parties will be anxiously awaiting the weather forecast.
Met Office meteorologists have long warned a rogue low pressure system could drive temperatures down and bring rain for the bank holiday.
But in a spectacular change of fortune, fine and dry weather is now predicted – with highs of up to 22C in the south east.
“Good sunny spells” are in store, although those celebrating 70 years of the Queen’s reign shouldn’t expect a blistering heatwave.
And while the weather has been cooler than average today, with highs of just 15C, brighter skies are just around the corner.
The temperature will rise as the week progresses.
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Tuesday to Friday UK forecast
Sunny spells and showers, these heavy with hail and thunder in east and north.
Best of sunshine in southwestern areas for the afternoon, but cloudier with rain in Northern Ireland.
Showers developing most days, with some more organised rain possible for the northwest at times.
However between the showers a good deal of dry weather and it should become warmer.
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Odds slashed on hottest summer in records
Leading bookmaker Coral has slashed the odds on this summer being the UK’s hottest since records began to just 2-1 (from 4-1) as long range forecasts hint at some sweltering weather ahead.
Coral make it just 5-4 on 30 degrees being reached anywhere in the UK over the Jubilee weekend.
“This time last year it was a very wet end to spring and start to summer, however this time around it couldn’t be more different. We have slashed the odds on the UK’s hottest summer ever being recorded and also think 30 degrees or more is on the way for the long weekend coming up at the start of June,” said Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead.
- 5-4 – 30C or more to be reached over the Jubilee weekend
- 2-1 – this summer to be the hottest on record in the UK
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‘Loose cannon’ of weather on way on Jubilee weekend say forecasters
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend is set to be a chilly washout as a “loose cannon” weather system is on its way to Britain.
Forecasters say the whole of the UK could be hit with showers during the four-day Bank Holiday weekend beginning on Thursday June 2 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne.
Meanwhile, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend is set to be a chilly washout as a “loose cannon” weather system is on its way to Britain.
Forecasters say the whole of the UK could be hit with showers during the four-day Bank Holiday weekend beginning on Thursday June 2 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne.
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Brits favourite thing about summer is not carrying a COAT
THE top things about summer include visiting the seaside, having picnics – and not having to carry a coat everywhere.
A study of 2,000 adults unveiled the top 50 things Brits are most excited for as the warm weather season nears.
It also emerged more than three quarters think the sunny season positively impacts their mood, leaving them feeling happy (48 per cent), relaxed (44 per cent) and healthy (36 per cent).
Almost two thirds believe the weather helps add a bit of sparkle to their everyday routine, and three quarters said everyone is happier during the summer.
The study also found almost two thirds said the majority of their socialising takes place outdoors during the summer, with people expecting to attend an average of five picnics and five barbeques this year.
The favourite summer dining occasions include eating in the garden (41 per cent) and picnics in parks (29 per cent).
A further 72 per cent of those polled via OnePoll even said summer makes the most mundane tasks enjoyable.
TOP 5 THINGS BRITS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER:
- Not having to wear or carry a coat everywhere
- Day trips with family and friends
- Wearing summer outfits
- Having all the windows open in my home
- Waking up to daylight
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UK outlook for Wednesday and Thursday
Spells of rain across northern England and Wales will clear through the morning on Wednesday. It will then be a bright day with sunny periods and scattered showers. The showers will ease later.
Thursday will be dry and mostly sunny for southern areas. Northern areas will see spells of showery rain.
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Today’s forecast
Today will start off with a cloudy morning in northern England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland with spells of showery rain.
Southern England will see sunny periods with the risk of a shower in the morning.
In the afternoon it will be bright with sunny periods and scattered heavy showers in all areas.
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Highs of 19C towards the end of the week
The Met Office has predicted highs of 19C on Friday – while BBC Weather goes one better, predicting 20C sunshine, with 19C highs on both Saturday and Sunday.
But as Brits cross their fingers for a bank holiday scorcher, meteorologist Chris has warned the weather may not play ball.
He said: “What we’re keeping an eye on for the latter part of the week is how far north this plume of warm air comes.
“This brings the potential for outbreaks of heavy rain in places.
“There’s still a lot to be determined for the Jubilee weekend forecast.
“On balance, it looks like after a showery start, though still fine in places, high pressure will attempt to build from the west bringing more settled and drier weather, at least for some.”
Forecasters have already warned that there’s huge uncertainty over the temperature for next weekend as a “loose cannon” weather system moves in.
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High pollen level warning to hay fever sufferers across the nation
Bad news for hay fever sufferers as grass and nettle pollen are on the rise across southern areas of the nation, the Met Office has warned.
Levels are high from today.
Further north levels are still generally low.
Take a look at this map to see how pollen levels are affecting your part of the country.