The weather is beginning to change as more sunshine brings rising temperatures. While it won’t reach the hot levels of the start of the month, most areas can expect temperatures between 19-25C. Some regions may experience much-needed rain from Sunday, potentially leading to heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Unfortunately, this rainfall is unlikely to be sufficient to prevent the looming threat of summer drought.
Parts of the UK have been experiencing a prolonged dry spell, with some areas seeing no rain for approximately three weeks. Locations like Leuchars, Morecambe, and Bradford have only received about 20% of the expected spring rainfall. Despite reservoirs currently being at 84% capacity, there is now a medium risk of summer drought if significant rainfall does not occur soon. While there are no current plans for hosepipe bans, the situation may change if dry conditions persist.
In addition to the lack of rainfall, the UK has also been experiencing an abundance of sunshine. Data from the Met Office indicates that this spring has already seen more sunshine than the entirety of March, April, and May last year. If this trend continues, it could potentially be the sunniest spring on record, surpassing the record set in 2020 with 626 hours of sunshine. This sunny weather may not last, however, as changes are on the horizon.
As the weekend approaches, temperatures are expected to soar in many areas, with the Midlands, East Anglia, and south-east England likely to see the highest temperatures on Sunday. While the sunny weather will persist for most, there is a growing chance of rain and thunderstorms moving across south-western regions of the UK. These weather patterns may spread to Northern Ireland, with heavy downpours and storms anticipated in southern and western parts of the country. Uncertainty remains regarding the extent of the rain and the occurrence of thunderstorms, prompting people to stay informed with the BBC Weather app
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