BRITAIN is set to ROAST this weekend as temperatures soar above 20C, bringing an end to the wet and windy weather that plagued May.
May was a total washout and 2.1C colder than the daily average of 8.3C this time of the year.
London and central parts of England could get as high as 23C (73F) – the warmest since the end of March during the Bank Holiday weekend – as showers finally make way for glorious sunshine.
Meanwhile, temperatures of 20C are predicted to hit the South East, North West and Wales.
The Met Office has pinpointed Sunday May 30th as the day to mark in your calendar as the day warmer weather breaks, with blue skies, no rain and warm temperatures predicted for that day and Bank Holiday Monday too.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest updates…
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WHAT WILL SATURDAY'S WEATHER BE LIKE?
Saturday will be dry and bright with spells of sunshine however variable amounts of cloud cover will build during the day.
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FRIDAY’S WEATHER
Friday will be largely dry with early sunny spells however cloud cover will build and there will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle across Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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PICTURED: CYCLONE HELL
A commuter wades through flooded streets as Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Digha, near the Bay of Bengal, south of Kolkata, IndiaCredit: EPA
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TOMORROW
A dry and bright start with early sunshine.
It will continue mostly dry during the day with spells of sunshine however variable amounts of cloud cover will build.
There is a chance of a few isolated showers developing, mostly in the north and east.
A mostly dry and sunny evening.
- Patrick Knox
TONIGHT'S WEATHER
Most areas will be dry with late sunny spells however daytime showers will ease and turn increasingly patchy during the evening.
Overnight will then be dry with long clear spells however patches of mist and fog will form. Cloud cover will build across Northern Ireland and north-east Scotland by dawn
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MET OFFICE OUTLOOK FOR TODAY
Low cloud and patchy rain in the northeast will be replaced by scattered heavy showers inland. Mostly dry with sunny spells elsewhere and feeling warmer than recently.
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WATERLOGGED BEVERLEY AND GOWRAN ABANDON CARDS
Today’s meetings at Beverley and Gowran have both been abandoned because of waterlogging.
Following further rain overnight, on ground already described as heavy, Beverley's eight-race card was cancelled just before a scheduled 7am inspection.
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SPRINGTIME WEATHER EXPECTED FOR JUNE
Met Office meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth said more settled springtime weather is predicted for the following week.
She said the long-term forecast suggests June will be much drier than May.
“The most likely scenario at the moment is looking like predominantly dry weather, at quite a contrast to what we’ve seen with the wet weather in May, so that would be an improvement,” she added.
- Joseph Gamp
GET READY FOR 20C TEMPERATURES OVER THE MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Next weekend, things will change for the better.
Temperatures of up to 20C are expected on May 31.
And highs of could hit 21C in Kent and the south by June 1.
London is set to be hit with 22C and 23C temperatures, according to charts from Netweather.
The return of indoor boozing has come at the perfect time as May continues to be wet and wind.
- Joseph Gamp
LONDON COULD BE IN FOR A MINI HEATWAVE THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
London could get lucky and be in for a mini heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend, after weeks of wind and rain.
But from Thursday, the capital is set to enjoy temperatures of 20C and above for 12 days.
Sunday will see some much-needed sunshine and the mercury hit 23C – before a brief interruption of showers the following week, but the temperature still reaches 21C.
- Joseph Gamp
TEMPERATURES IN LONDON AND CENTRAL ENGLAND COULD REACH 23C THIS WEEKEND
London and central parts of England could see temperatures climb to as much as 23C over the weekend. Temperatures haven’t been as high since March 30, when 24.5C was recorded in London.
Other parts of the South East, Wales and North West, were predicted to see top temperatures of around 20C.
Oli Claydon, from the Met Office, said: “Showers will start to ease and temperatures will increase over the bank holiday.
“There’ll be highs of up to 23C for central parts of England and possibly into London.
“There is a slow progression towards warmer and drier conditions.”
- Joseph Gamp
UK WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 26 MAY: SHOWERS WITH PROMISES OF SOME SUNSHINE ON THE WAY
UK weather forecast for Wednesday 26 May: Showers with promises of some sunshine on the way
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SPRINGTIME WEATHER EXPECTED FOR JUNE SAYS MET OFFICE
Met Office meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth said more settled springtime weather is predicted for the following week.
She said the long-term forecast suggests June will be much drier than May.
“The most likely scenario at the moment is looking like predominantly dry weather, at quite a contrast to what we’ve seen with the wet weather in May, so that would be an improvement,” she added.
- Joseph Gamp
NATURE TO BE REINTRODUCED TO THE WEST COUNTRY
One of the West Country’s worst holiday road bottlenecks is to get a £330 million upgrade…with slow worms, otters, bats and badgers in tow.
The notorious A30 between Chiverton to Carland Cross – dreaded by millions of tourists for its snail’s pace traffic jams – is to be made into a dual carriageway by 2023.
But, in a ground-breaking scheme to reduce roadkill, it will also be wildlife-friendly.
Highways England say the 8.7-mile section of dual carriageway is being created with the aim of helping to promote economic growth, improve journey times and increase safety.
But bosses say the scheme is not just about improving safety, journey reliability and connectivity for local communities – it also goes for otters and other wildlife too.
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MET OFFICE FORECAST FOR MAY 29 TO JUNE 7
High pressure will be the largely dominant feature across the UK during this period.
This will bring mainly fine and settled conditions across the UK, with temperatures recovering and feeling locally warm in southern and central areas.
However, there remains the possibility of some slight showers for some and the potential for a return of cloudier, wetter and cooler weather at times early next week, generally pushing in from northwest of the UK.
Mostly dry conditions are likely to then continue (or return) through this period especially towards the south and east, but there remains the risk of some brief interludes of rain or showers, most likely affecting areas in the northwest and far south.
Temperatures overall are likely to be close to average for the time of year.
- Joseph Gamp
UK WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 26 MAY: SHOWERS WITH PROMISES OF SOME SUNSHINE ON THE WAY
UK weather forecast for Wednesday 26 May: Showers with promises of some sunshine on the way
- Joseph Gamp
MET OFFICE OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY
Wednesday:
Low cloud and patchy rain in the northeast will be replaced by scattered heavy showers inland. Mostly dry with sunny spells elsewhere and feeling warmer than recently.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Many places dry with sunny spells. Some rain likely to affect Northern Ireland later on Thursday then the Northwest during Friday. Warmer than recently and feeling pleasant in sunshine.
- Joseph Gamp
GET READY FOR 20C TEMPERATURES OVER THE MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Next weekend, things will change for the better.
Temperatures of up to 20C are expected on May 31.
And highs of could hit 21C in Kent and the south by June 1.
London is set to be hit with 22C and 23C temperatures, according to charts from Netweather.
The return of indoor boozing has come at the perfect time as May continues to be wet and wind.
- Joseph Gamp
WATCH: BRITS TO FINALLY GET SOME SUN WITH 23C HEATWAVE ON THE WAY AFTER WEEKS OF DOWNPOURS
Brits to FINALLY get some sun with 23C heatwave on the way after weeks of downpours
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IN PICTURES: BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW SHINES OVER RAILWAY TRACKS IN TOOTING, SOUTH LONDON
A beautiful rainbow shines over the railway line in Tooting, south LondonCredit: Jamie Letts / Story Picture Agency - Joseph Gamp
WEDNESDAY WILL START 'DRY AND BRIGHT IN MANY AREAS'
The Met Office says tomorrow morning will get off to a wet start.
The weather agency tweeted: "Wednesday will start dry and bright in many areas.
"However, there will be a few showers in the south, and some more organised #rain towards the northeast."
- Joseph Gamp
THIS MONTH HAS BEEN THE 10th WETTEST MAY ON RECORD
Across the UK as a whole, it has been the 10th wettest May on record, according to figures from the Met Office.
While we can expect some respite over the weekend, it looks like the sunny spell could be short-lived.
Forecasters are warning showers and cooler weather could return early next week.
Claydon said the biggest difference between last May and this one isn't temperatures, but sunshine.
- Joseph Gamp
TEMPERATURES IN LONDON AND CENTRAL ENGLAND COULD REACH 23C THIS WEEKEND
London and central parts of England could see temperatures climb to as much as 23C over the weekend. Temperatures haven’t been as high since March 30, when 24.5C was recorded in London.
Other parts of the South East, Wales and North West, were predicted to see top temperatures of around 20C.
Oli Claydon, from the Met Office, said: "Showers will start to ease and temperatures will increase over the bank holiday.
"There'll be highs of up to 23C for central parts of England and possibly into London.
"There is a slow progression towards warmer and drier conditions."
- Joseph Gamp
LONDON COULD BE IN FOR A MINI HEATWAVE THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
London could get lucky and be in for a mini heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend, after weeks of wind and rain.
But from Thursday, the capital is set to enjoy temperatures of 20C and above for 12 days.
Sunday will see some much-needed sunshine and the mercury hit 23C – before a brief interruption of showers the following week, but the temperature still reaches 21C.
- Joseph Gamp
BRITS TO FINALLY GET SOME SUN WITH 23C HEATWAVE ON THE WAY AFTER WEEKS OF DOWNPOURS
BRITS will finally get the weather they’ve been waiting for, with a 23C heatwave on the way after weeks on end of downpours.
The appalling May weather looks set to take a turn for the better – with the mercury predicted to rise above 20C in parts of the UK – just in time for the bank weekend.
Spring kicked off in the UK with downpours and below-average temperatures, a stark contrast from the blissfully warm temperatures felt across the region this time last year.
Early provisional statistics show that Wales has already had its wettest May on record, with figures going back to 1862 – and there's still another week of the month to go.
And we've seen gales, plenty of rain, thunderstorms and even hail in the past couple of weeks.
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