After a scorching weekend, many individuals in the UK are hopeful that the pleasant weather will continue during the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. The Met Office has predicted a mix of sunny skies and challenging conditions, with some regions experiencing delightful weather while others may be impacted by a hurricane currently causing havoc in the United States.
Over the weekend, the warmest areas will predominantly be in southern and central England, with temperatures soaring into the mid-20s and even surpassing that mark in certain locations. Conversely, northern regions, including Scotland, will experience cooler temperatures, with highs barely reaching 20C and some parts only hitting 15C.
As Sunday approaches, the warm weather is expected to extend to coastal regions, elevating temperatures in popular seaside towns such as Southend and Cornwall. By Monday, temperatures across the country are set to rise, with London and coastal areas like Essex and Norfolk expecting highs of 28C. However, traditional seaside spots like Brighton will be notably cooler, with temperatures dipping below 20C in certain areas.
In the north, locations like Blackpool are forecasted to reach 22C, while inland areas such as Manchester, Yorkshire, and the Midlands may experience temperatures ranging from 24-26C on Monday. Meanwhile, Scotland is expected to face a drop in temperatures, with Edinburgh and Glasgow hovering around 15C and the Highlands cooling down to 13C, although Aberdeen might enjoy a warmer 21C.
The Met Office has issued warnings that some parts of the UK could encounter unfavorable weather conditions due to Hurricane Erin, which has intensified to a Category 4 storm with winds reaching 130mph. This could lead to a wet and windy conclusion to the summer holidays as a deep low-pressure system forms in the North Atlantic.
While most regions anticipate fine and dry weather, the north and west of the UK are likely to experience variable conditions through the final week of August. The evolution of the storm remains uncertain, with the forecast subject to change. The Met Office advises that high pressure will initially dominate, bringing dry conditions, but as frontal systems move in from the Atlantic, weather patterns may become more changeable.
As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches, the outlook is for fine conditions at first, followed by potentially wetter and windier weather influenced by the progression of Hurricane Erin towards the UK. The forecast for the last week of August suggests continued variability, particularly in the north and west, with a possibility of widespread wet and windy weather emerging.