BRITS have been told to brace to a glorious 16-day heatwave that will help us forget the May rain.
With the past few weeks a veritable washout, news of a warm spell heading our well will be welcome news for sun-starved Brits.
Temperatures of 20C MINIMUM are forecast during a fortnight of wonderful weather in London that's scheduled to begin in June.
And things will be equally balmy in the North, with Manchester and Newcastle set for temperatures of 21C over the same 16 days.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest updates…
- John Hall
IT WILL BE RAINY NEXT WEEK TOO
The following week won't be much different with scattered showers across the country.
The Met Office said: "These showers are likely to be heavy at times, with thunderstorms possible in places.
"On Friday and possibly into the weekend, more prolonged spells of rain are likely at times, especially in the west.
- John Hall
UNSETTLED WEATHER THIS WEEK
Wednesday will be mostly dry in southern and western areas while north and east will see outbreaks of rain, according to BBC Weather.
Unsettled conditions caused by low pressure is expected on Thursday.
The unsettled weather looks to continue through Friday as the low track eastwards.
- John Hall
SUNNY TUESDAY
Tuesday will be sunny in southern areas of the UK.
BBC Weather says heavy showers are expected to develop in the afternoon.
In the north it will be cloudier with showers in the afternoon too.
- John Hall
CALM NIGHT
According to BBC Weather, showers are expected to die out through the night.
Patchy clouds and clear spells are expected across the country for tonight.
It will be mostly calm, but southern areas can expect moderate westerlies.
- John Hall
SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON
According to BBC Weather, this afternoon will have a mix of showers and sunny spells across the UK.
Some of the showers will turn heavy and thundery in places.
Showers will be less frequent in western areas.
- John Hall
FLOOD WARNINGS
There is currently a flood warning in place for Bessy Brook at Lostock, according to the Environment Agency.
There are also six flood alerts in place:
- River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip
- Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries
- River Teign area
- South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches
- Upper River Wey
- West Somerset Streams
UNSETTLED WEATHER THE REST OF THE WEEK
Further heavy showers are expected in southern areas Wednesday, before a fine and chilly night, according to the Met Office.
Unsettled weather in the west Thursday, with strong winds and rain developing, which is expected to last through Friday.
RAINY TUESDAY
Rain in the far north edging south into mainland Scotland is expected tomorrow, according to the Met Office.
Elsewhere, it will be another day of sunshine and showers.
Heavy showers with risk of thunder in the south.
FROSTY EVENING IN THE NORTH
Showers will be easing with clear spells developing.
Further showers are expected into the southwest later.
The north will be cloudy with rain at times and some rural areas might even see frost.
- John Hall
NO SUN IN SIGHT
According to the BBC Weather, it doesn't look like spring weather will arrive anytime soon.
This week's temperatures will be between 12C to 16C.
The UK's highest temperature so far was back in March
- John Hall
CHILLY REST OF THE MONTH
The Met Office has warned torrential rain storms could continue for the rest of the month with temperatures unlikely to reach the high teens.
"The longer-range forecast suggests that by early June there's a hint of things becoming drier and more settled,"Forecaster Marco Petagna told the Mirror.
Weather charts have claimed that temperatures could reach highs of 22C next weekend but Mr Petagna said this is unlikely.
He added: "Before that, temperatures could reach close to or above the average. Most likely it will be the mid to high teens – 17 or 18C.
"It looks unsettled for the next week or so. The next 10 days are quite mixed. That means showers and longer spells of rain."
- John Hall
A 'WEEK'S WORTH OF RAIN
Heavy rain is expected today, especially in southern England and south Wales.
Met Office forecaster Alex Deakin said: "Some places will see quite a lot more rain than other places this weekend.
"It’ll vary quite a bit from location to location.
"The wettest places today probably is southern England and south Wales.
"They could see another 20-30mm of rain in just two or three hours.
"It’s almost like the UK will be seeing a week's worth of rain in a day if you split it up like that.”
- John Hall
RAINY START OF THE DAY
The Met Office says some eastern areas will be cloudy today, followed by sunny spells before showers.
Some heavy, thundery showers with hail are expected in the afternoon, focused in eastern, southern and central areas probably fewer in the west by then.
A little warmer.
- John Hall
TORNADO SPOTTED IN ESSEX OVER THE WEEKEND as MET OFFICE WARNS 'THERE WILL BE NO HEATWAVE'
A tornado was spotted winding its way through the sky above Essex.
The twister was seen above Brentwood on Saturday afternoon, and witness Jamie Blackwood, 33, said: “It’s not the sort of thing you expect to see here in the UK.”
The wild weather comes as sodden Britain is facing its wettest May on record, with the country already having the average rainfall for the month — and the washout could continue past the spring bank holiday.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan said warmer weather from the Azores would arrive by the start of June.
But he warned: “It won’t be wall to wall sunshine. There won’t be any heatwave. In the north there will still be quite a lot of cloud cover.”
- John Hall
PARTS OF ENGLAND COULD SEE HALF A MONTH’S RAINFALL IN JUST TWO HOURS TODAY
Parts of England and Wales could see up to 30mm of rain fall in two hours, the equivalent of nearly half the monthly average for May.
A Met Office forecaster told The Sun Online: “Tomorrow will be another day of heavy, thundery downpours, so most places will see further rain to begin this week and indeed into Tuesday as well.
“The heaviest of the showers will be focused more east, but most parts of England and Wales are at risk of some heavy downpours.
“Anywhere is at risk of seeing some thunder and hail as well.”
The rest of the month looks set to be a washout as Britain could also be hit with 60mph gales with 25ft waves smashing the south-west coast – and the possibility of snow in Scotland.
- John Hall
PARTS OF ENGLAND COULD SEE HALF A MONTH'S RAINFALL IN JUST TWO HOURS TODAY
Parts of England and Wales could see up to 30mm of rain fall in two hours, the equivalent of nearly half the monthly average for May.
A Met Office forecaster told The Sun Online: "Tomorrow will be another day of heavy, thundery downpours, so most places will see further rain to begin this week and indeed into Tuesday as well.
"The heaviest of the showers will be focused more east, but most parts of England and Wales are at risk of some heavy downpours.
"Anywhere is at risk of seeing some thunder and hail as well."
The rest of the month looks set to be a washout as Britain could also be hit with 60mph gales with 25ft waves smashing the south-west coast – and the possibility of snow in Scotland.
- John Hall
FLASH FLOODS HIT COVID HOT SPOT BOLTON AND THUNDERSTORMS SET TO DRENCH UK
KNEE-deep flash flooding hit Bolton tonight as forecasters warned of more heavy rain and thunderstorms across Britain on the day pubs will finally let drinkers indoors.
More than a month of socialising in the wind and rain will come to a blissful end at midnight, when pals can at last meet inside pubs and homes.
Heavy downpours this evening caused a "major flood" in Bolton as some roads were forced to close.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service warned people to stay away from areas worst hit by the flash floods, including Horwich, as they worked to tackle the rising water level.
But while most are looking forward to escaping the rain and enjoy meeting indoors from Monday, question marks hang over whether Bolton could be thrown into a local lockdown as the area is a hotspot for the Indian Covid variant with cases spiralling.
Read more here.
- John Hall
MET OFFICE: WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR MONDAY TO THURSDAY
Monday:
Another showery day, with some heavy, thundery showers by afternoon, focused in eastern, southern and central areas, probably fewer in the west by then. A little warmer for some parts.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Rather cool with sunny spells, heavy showers and perhaps some thunderstorms. Fewer showers and more sunshine on Wednesday. Potentially turning wet and windy on Thursday, especially in the west.
- John Hall
MORE HEAVY RAIN TO COME AS BRITS DINE INDOORS
Heavy rain and thunder is set to blast Britain tomorrow as soggy Brits finally get the green light to take shelter indoors.
Over a month of socialising in the wind and rain will come to a blissful end on Monday, when pals can at last meet inside pubs and homes.
It comes as indoor pints, hugs and holidays are back from tomorrow in the next stage of the lockdown easing.
The new freedoms will be washed in with plenty of thundery downpours across the UK – giving all the more reason to stay indoors.
Parts of England and Wales could see up to 30mm of rain fall in two hours, the equivalent of nearly half the monthly average for May
- John Hall
TEMPERATURE CLIMB IS ‘UNLIKELY’ SAYS MET OFFICE FORECASTER
Weather charts have claimed that temperatures could reach highs of 22C next weekend but forecaster Marco Petagna said this is unlikely.
He added: “Before that, temperatures could reach close to or above the average. Most likely it will be the mid to high teens – 17 or 18C.
“It looks unsettled for the next week or so. The next 10 days are quite mixed. That means showers and longer spells of rain.”
- John Hall
WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, MONDAY MAY 17
It looks like Monday will be another wet day, with thunderstorms and hail in some areas.
The Met Office said: “Scattered heavy showers developing again during the day, particularly across central and eastern UK with hail and thunder likely.
“Drier conditions expected across the north and west by afternoon.”
- John Hall
TEMPERATURE CLIMB IS ‘UNLIKELY’ SAYS MET OFFICE FORECASTER
Weather charts have claimed that temperatures could reach highs of 22C next weekend but forecaster Marco Petagna said this is unlikely.
He added: “Before that, temperatures could reach close to or above the average. Most likely it will be the mid to high teens – 17 or 18C.
“It looks unsettled for the next week or so. The next 10 days are quite mixed. That means showers and longer spells of rain.”
- John Hall
MORE HEAVY RAIN TO COME AS BRITS DINE INDOORS
Heavy rain and thunder is set to blast Britain tomorrow as soggy Brits finally get the green light to take shelter indoors.
Over a month of socialising in the wind and rain will come to a blissful end on Monday, when pals can at last meet inside pubs and homes.
It comes as indoor pints, hugs and holidays are back from tomorrow in the next stage of the lockdown easing.
The new freedoms will be washed in with plenty of thundery downpours across the UK – giving all the more reason to stay indoors.
Parts of England and Wales could see up to 30mm of rain fall in two hours, the equivalent of nearly half the monthly average for May
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