The classic British weather is making a comeback
London could soon be battered by two days of thunderstorms, according to a new forecast. BBC Weather is predicting intermittent rain and lightning across Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, putting an end to any outdoor activities.
It’s quite the dramatic turn for city dwellers as this weekend saw clear skies and temperatures rivalling holiday destinations like Lisbon, Rome and Hawaii. Sadly, the next fortnight looks to be taking the miserable route.
Meteorologists are warning of 11 days of rain between May Day and Saturday, May 17, starting with some drizzle before the aforementioned grey clouds move in. Next week will see a mix if drizzle and light rain accompanied by some light wind.
It’s not all bad news however as thermometers will peak at around 15C and 20C in this period. The Met Office is also anticipating an “unsettled theme” from Friday, May 8.
A long-range forecast reads: “Most places are likely to see some rain or showers at times, but also some drier, brighter weather. The emphasis on wetter conditions may be more towards the south at first, with low pressure perhaps more likely towards the south of the UK, before shifting further north later in the period as low pressure becomes more likely to set up to the north of the UK.
“Temperatures are likely to be near normal in the south throughout but on the cool side in the north at first before recovering to around normal later.” Low pressure are then expected to move in across the UK mid-month, bringing in longer spells of rain in the northwest.
Thankfully for those in the capital, it will signal the start of a dry, warm interlude and the chance of temperatures rising a little above normal, the Met Office added.
London 14-day forecast, according to BBC Weather
- Monday, May 4 – 19C/10C, drizzle and light winds
- Tuesday, May 5 – 18C/8C, light cloud and gentle breeze
- Wednesday, May 6 – 15C/7C, light cloud and gentle breeze
- Thursday, May 7 – 17C/9C, light cloud and light wind
- Friday, May 8 – 18C/11C, drizzle and light wind
- Saturday, May 9 – 19C/11C, thundery showers and gentle breeze
- Sunday, May 10 – 18C/11C, thundery showers and gentle breeze
- Monday, May 11 – 17C/9C, light rain and gentle breeze
- Tuesday, May 12 – 18C/9C, light rain showers and gentle breeze
- Wednesday, May 13 – 18C/10C, light rain showers and gentle breeze
- Thursday, May 14 – 17C/9C, drizzle and gentle breeze
- Friday, May 15 – 18C/10C, light rain showers and gentle breeze
- Saturday, May 16 – 19C/11C, drizzle and gentle breeze
- Sunday, May 17 – 20C/11C, light rain showers and gentle breeze
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