The UK braces for a mixed bank holiday weekend with forecasts indicating sunny spells, heavy rain, and potential traffic delays across various regions.
The UK is anticipating a varied bank holiday weekend with a forecast combining sunshine, rain, and heavy traffic. According to the Met Office, southern England and Wales will likely experience sunny conditions while the north can expect heavy rain on Saturday. Traffic delays are anticipated due to around three million leisure trips expected, with the RAC advising travel before 9am or after 5pm. The warmest temperatures, up to 20C, will grace the Midlands, East Anglia, and southern Wales on Sunday and Monday.
Recent Met Office and the Independent analysis identified the Isle of Wight’s Shanklin and other southern destinations as the UK’s sunniest spots, contrasting with the limited sunshine in Inverness, Scotland. This data suggests preferred locales for those seeking sun during the holiday.
Conversely, weather predictions include a possible “washout” with showers and cooler conditions, as Jim Dale from British Weather Services noted potential heavy downpours across England and Wales on Monday. Additionally, WXCharts forecast a severe weather front bringing rain and lower temperatures on May 16, impacting areas like Plymouth, Belfast, and Bristol.
As the bank holiday offers varied weather, travellers and holidaymakers are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts.
