A tornado might actually hit certain parts of the UK, according to some forecasters who are a bit concerned. The south has been getting a good soaking of rain lately, especially after experiencing one of the driest springs in almost six decades. The Environment Agency had warned about a possible drought this summer if we didn’t get enough rain, which could lead to water restrictions for a lot of households. As of Friday, the UK had only seen 80.6mm of rain this spring, which is nearly 20mm less than the lowest ever recorded in 1852.
On Wednesday, a meteorologist from the Met Office named Alex Burkill mentioned that the weather was a bit different depending on where you were in the country. The north was enjoying some nice sunny weather while the south was getting drenched. He even mentioned the possibility of thunder, lightning, and hail in the southern regions, and he didn’t rule out the chance of a tornado touching down in the South East. Thursday was expected to be a bit drier, with just a few showers in the South West.
Moving on to the weekend, things might get a bit wet and windy, according to Mr. Burkill. It’s a big change from what we’ve been experiencing this spring, so get ready for some variety in the weather. For those of you in London, here’s a little breakdown of what to expect: Wednesday starts off cloudy with some rain that should ease up by the afternoon. You might see some sunshine, but also be prepared for heavy showers and maybe even a thunderstorm. Temperatures should reach around 20°C, feeling warm in the sun with light winds.
As the night falls, the showers will fade away, leaving clear skies but cooler temperatures around 4°C. Watch out for fog patches, especially in the southern areas. Thursday will start sunny but could see some light rain or drizzle as the day goes on. The skies should clear up by the evening, with temperatures hitting around 18°C, staying on the warm side.
Looking ahead to Friday through Sunday, Friday is expected to be dry and fine with some sunshine and a few clouds. Saturday might be overcast with light showers moving in from the west, getting breezier as the day goes on. Sunday will be breezy with sunny spells, some clouds, and a chance of isolated showers in the morning. Overall, it’s going to be warm and mostly dry, but things could change by the weekend.
From May 25 to June 3, the Met Office predicts a more unsettled period with showers or longer spells of rain across the UK. Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday might have a mix of sunshine and showers, with the east possibly staying dry. The rest of the week could see more rain at times, with temperatures around average but feeling cool in the strong winds. So, keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for a bit of everything in the coming days.
