‘blustery showers’ forecast for uk as ‘unsettled’ conditions replace dry spell

THE HALF-TERM HOLIDAYS ARE SADLY SET TO BRING A WEEK OF "UNSETTLED" WEATHER 14:45, 21 May 2025 After weeks of dry, sunny and warm weather, "more unsettled" conditions are

set to hit the UK, according to the Met Office's latest forecast. The UK has already seen an end to the "prolonged dry spell", which was caused by a long-lasting area of high

pressure, as rain has hit parts of the country on Wednesday, May 21, with 10-15mm of precipitation in an hour possible in some areas. Into the afternoon on Wednesday, the rain is set to

clear, leaving a few heavy showers and the possibility of the "odd rumble of thunder". Overnight, conditions are set to be mainly dry, with the potential for mist and fog in rural

areas, according to the Met Office. Still looking at the days in the lead up to bank holiday weekend, Thursday, May 22, will see a brief return to high pressure, resulting in a drier day.

Temperatures are set to turn cooler from the north, with warmer conditions confined to the far southwest. The Met Office has forecast a "chilly" night on Thursday, going into

Friday, May 23, with the potential for some frost in rural areas. Although Friday starts dry and sunny, a system arrives in the afternoon bringing outbreaks of rain. Deputy Chief

meteorologist David Oliver explains: “We’ll see a change in conditions this weekend as weather systems move in from the Atlantic. These will bring rain and windier conditions from the west

later Friday, which will spread across the whole of the UK on Saturday. "Some heavy rain is expected, especially in the northwest later on Saturday when winds will also strengthen,

bringing a risk of coastal gales in the north." Looking at the weather from Sunday, May 25, Mr Oliver continues: “These strong winds will continue on Sunday as an area of low pressure

passes the northwest of the UK. Blustery showers are expected on Sunday, which will be heaviest and most frequent in the northwest. “Wind will be a watchpoint for Sunday, especially across

Scotland where there is some uncertainty on the exact track of the low and its associated wind speeds, so keep up-to-date with the forecast as it evolves over the coming days.” From

bank-holiday Monday, May 26, these "unsettled" conditions are expected to remain, with some "heavy and thundery" showers in places, particularly in the north west of the

UK. The Met Office reported that temperatures are set to be near or a little below average, feeling cooler than in recent weeks. Article continues below Looking at the week of half term, the

Met Office continued: "The half-term week looks set to be a more unsettled period than of late, with further frontal systems running into the UK, bringing rain to many areas at times,

but also some drier spells in between. "Temperatures will probably be close to average, perhaps slightly above at times, but will feel fairly cool in the often strong winds." The

Met Office regularly updates its forecasts to provide the most accurate weather predictions, which can be found on its website.