Bank Holiday Weekend Arrives With Free Wind, Thunder and Zero Chill

After weeks of scorching temperatures and drought conditions, the UK summer finale looks set to take a much wetter and windier turn, with frequent downpours and gales expected in some areas. Rain and showers are forecast across parts of the UK throughout the bank holiday weekend, potentially creating soggy conditions for outdoor events and festivals taking place over the coming days. Strong winds and occasional gales could also cause disruption for travellers and holidaymakers, particularly across southern parts of the UK. However, the weekend is unlikely to be a complete washout. Many areas should still enjoy spells of sunshine and drier weather, with parts of northern and western Scotland potentially seeing very little rainfall. The late August sunshine could also bring reasonably warm conditions during brighter spells, meaning there may still be opportunities to enjoy the final weekend of summer outdoors. Saturday Forecast Saturday is expected to bring several areas of heavy showers across England and Wales. Some could become torrential and thundery, particularly across southern England and Wales. In northern England, showers may merge into longer periods of rain during the afternoon. Following the significant rainfall seen earlier in the week, parts of the Midlands and northern England could face an increased risk of flash flooding. Meanwhile, large parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to remain largely dry. With weather conditions varying significantly from hour to hour, checking local forecasts before travelling or making outdoor plans could help bank holiday visitors avoid the worst of the rain. The message for the weekend is therefore less cancel everything and more keep the umbrella handy.