UK Weather Set for Major Changes: Rain Expected Soon

London, UK – After weeks of warm and dry conditions, the UK is bracing for a significant shift in the weather pattern, with rain and showers expected next week. The current dry spell has resulted in the driest spring in over a century, leaving many wondering what lies ahead.

According to forecasters, the sunny conditions experienced this spring may soon be disrupted as high pressure weakens. Meteorologist Darren Bett noted that while many areas will still enjoy dry weather this weekend, the arrival of a weather front could bring substantial rain by late Friday.

As the country heads into the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, temperatures in some regions are forecast to reach a high of 23C, making the UK warmer than popular European destinations. Most of the warmth will be felt on the south coast and parts of northern Scotland, although cooler conditions are expected along North Sea coasts due to a north-easterly wind.

Reservoir levels are alarmingly low across the UK, and while some regions have seen a robust spell of dry weather, the Environment Agency has flagged a medium risk of drought. Restrictions on water use may soon follow if significant rainfall does not materialize.

While the dry weather has allowed for more sunshine than the previous summer, forecasts suggest a gradual shift toward more unsettled weather as we move into late May. Rain is expected to reach northern and western areas first, areas that have recently enjoyed the best of the sunny conditions.

Bett advises that this weather change could bring heavy rain, particularly during the last week of May. Previous records indicate that only seven out of the last twenty late May Bank Holidays have remained dry or mostly dry, pointing to a trend of wetter conditions as summer approaches.

The shift from this protracted dry spell could open the floodgates for rain as the jet stream moves in from the Atlantic, marking a notable change in the UK’s weather pattern. Residents are encouraged to stay informed as the situation develops over the coming days.