By Brian Gaze
[Published 06:25 26/08/2024]
Bank holiday Monday will be dry across much of the UK. The weather during the next couple of days will be quite mixed, but in central and eastern England it becomes very warm by Wednesday. In the longer term, computer models are suggesting the likelihood of a settled period developing as we head into September and the start of the meteorological autumn. (If you would like to browse the website without adverts and contribute to its ongoing development, explore the payment options, see below)
Issued 20th August 2024
Western coastal counties have a few showers today, but in most of the UK it will be dry with variable amounts of cloud. In sunny spells it will feel a little warmer than in recent days. However, by the end of the afternoon patchy outbreaks of rain will be pushing into Northern Ireland.
Temperatures range from 12°C in the far north west to 23°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.
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UK Met UKV, Monday 26th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]
Tonight heavy outbreaks of rain spread across Northern Ireland, Scotland and north western England. Elsewhere, it remains dry.
Tomorrow, the outbreaks of rain in the north edge southeastwards. By the late afternoon, wet conditions are likely in western Wales and northern England. Drier conditions return to much of Scotland and Northern Ireland, although scattered showers are likely. Southern, central and eastern areas of England will be dry, bright and warm.
UK Met UKV, Tuesday 27th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]
Patchy rain will linger in western and northern England on Wednesday, while central and eastern areas experience very warm, possibly even hot temperatures. Cooler conditions will gradually spread eastward on Thursday, followed by increasingly settled weather as high pressure builds over the UK in the days ahead.
GFS, overview for Wed 28th Aug - Fri 30th Aug
The temperature league tables are for Sunday 25th August 2024. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.
Check the CET tracker for the latest information on how this month's temperatures compare to the Central England Temperature averages for 1961-1990, 1971-2000, 1981-2010, 1991-2020, and 1659-2020.
After the rain. Posted by Windy Willow
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