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Scotland is seeing a noticeable transition from unsettled conditions towards calmer weather, with cloud and showery rain...
20/08/2026

Scotland is seeing a noticeable transition from unsettled conditions towards calmer weather, with cloud and showery rain gradually clearing from some areas.

Across Central Scotland, Tayside and Fife, Friday is expected to be mainly dry with bright or sunny spells, although temperatures will remain cool for August, reaching around 16°C in places.

Meanwhile, northern and western areas can still expect occasional showers and cloud. Conditions are expected to become increasingly settled from Saturday, with more sunshine developing into Monday.

Forecasters say the weekend should be much quieter overall, although temperatures will remain below the seasonal average initially. There is currently no snow warning and no UK weather warning in force, with the national forecast showing a predominantly settled weekend ahead.

After a run of heavy showers and thunderstorms, Britain is preparing for a much calmer weekend. The latest Met Office fo...
20/08/2026

After a run of heavy showers and thunderstorms, Britain is preparing for a much calmer weekend. The latest Met Office forecast shows high pressure building from Saturday, bringing largely dry and fine conditions to most of the UK.

Meanwhile, Friday will still be rather changeable, with sunny spells mixed with isolated showers. Northern and western areas will feel cooler, while southern Britain should enjoy some brighter periods.

Conditions are expected to become increasingly settled from Saturday into Monday, with more widespread sunshine developing. Temperatures will initially remain around or slightly below the August average, but the weather should feel pleasant wherever sunshine breaks through.

Weather experts say the improvement will provide a welcome break from the recent unsettled conditions.

A fresher feel is taking over across Yorkshire, the North East and North West England after a day of heavy and occasiona...
20/08/2026

A fresher feel is taking over across Yorkshire, the North East and North West England after a day of heavy and occasionally thundery showers.

Forecasters say showers will gradually fade tonight, although some coastal locations could still see isolated rain. The temperature is expected to fall sharply overnight, with some northern areas becoming notably chilly.

Meanwhile, Friday brings a mixture of sunshine and further showers, but the rain should be less widespread than today. Yorkshire and Humber could reach only around 17°C, while the North West may see temperatures close to 19°C.

Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend as high pressure builds, bringing more sunshine and calmer weather to many parts of England.

A spell of heavy and thundery showers is gradually fading across parts of the UK tonight after a changeable day. Norther...
20/08/2026

A spell of heavy and thundery showers is gradually fading across parts of the UK tonight after a changeable day. Northern England, the Midlands and parts of eastern England have seen some intense showers, while coastal areas may continue to catch isolated bursts overnight.

Meanwhile, clearer spells are developing across many areas, bringing a noticeably cooler night than recently. Conditions are expected to become more settled from Saturday, with high pressure building and sunshine becoming increasingly widespread.

Forecasters say most of the UK should enjoy a largely dry and fine weekend, although a few showers may linger in northern and western areas. Importantly, the Met Office currently lists no UK weather warnings.

London and the South East are also seeing a major change in the weather, with the recent summer warmth replaced by a coo...
20/08/2026

London and the South East are also seeing a major change in the weather, with the recent summer warmth replaced by a cooler and more unsettled pattern.

The Met Office forecasts partly cloudy skies and isolated showers, with showers becoming more widespread through the afternoon and potentially turning heavy and thundery in places. Temperatures in London are expected to reach around 23–24°C, close to average for the time of year.

Meanwhile, heavier showers could create short-lived travel disruption and localised surface-water issues.

Conditions are expected to remain unsettled into Friday, before the weekend brings a gradual return towards drier weather and longer sunny spells across many areas.

The Midlands is facing a noticeably cooler and more unsettled day, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to move...
19/08/2026

The Midlands is facing a noticeably cooler and more unsettled day, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to move southwards through the morning and afternoon.

The Met Office forecasts some bright spells initially, but conditions are expected to turn increasingly showery. Birmingham is forecast to reach around 20–21°C, significantly cooler than during the recent heatwave.

Forecasters warn that some showers could become heavy and thundery, creating brief periods of poor visibility and surface water on roads. Drivers are being advised to take extra care during the strongest bursts.

Meanwhile, the weather should gradually improve later, although temperatures are expected to remain below average into the weekend before more settled conditions develop.

A much fresher and more unsettled day is developing across Wales, with showers spreading across the country and some tur...
19/08/2026

A much fresher and more unsettled day is developing across Wales, with showers spreading across the country and some turning heavy and thundery.

The Met Office says thunderstorms are possible, particularly across northern parts of Wales, with heavy downpours developing at times. Conditions are expected to become cooler than Wednesday, with temperatures reaching around 21°C.

Meanwhile, some brighter intervals could appear between showers, particularly later in the day as the heaviest rain gradually becomes more isolated.

Forecasters warn that sudden downpours could create difficult driving conditions and localised surface-water problems. Weather experts say the unsettled spell should gradually ease towards the weekend, when more sunshine is expected to return.

A spell of potentially disruptive thunderstorms is developing across parts of the UK today, with yellow thunderstorm war...
19/08/2026

A spell of potentially disruptive thunderstorms is developing across parts of the UK today, with yellow thunderstorm warnings in force for Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, northern England, the Midlands and Wales.

Forecasters warn that heavy showers could produce intense bursts of rain, lightning and hail. In some locations, 15–20mm of rain could fall within an hour, while isolated areas may receive significantly higher totals over several hours. Localised surface flooding and travel disruption are possible.

Meanwhile, London and the South East are also facing a risk of heavy, potentially thundery showers, although conditions will vary considerably from place to place. Drivers are being advised to expect sudden changes in visibility and standing water.

The UK's weather is entering a much more unsettled phase today, with Atlantic weather systems bringing a mixture of rain...
19/08/2026

The UK's weather is entering a much more unsettled phase today, with Atlantic weather systems bringing a mixture of rain, showers and occasional brighter spells.

Northern and western areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, are among the regions likely to see the most changeable conditions. Meanwhile, heavier rain is expected to develop farther south as the week progresses.

Forecasters say thunderstorms could develop in places as warmer and cooler air interact, although conditions will vary significantly from one region to another.

After weeks of exceptionally dry weather, the rainfall will be welcomed by farmers, water companies and wildfire services. However, weather experts warn that sudden heavy rain on hardened ground could also create localised flooding problems.

Drivers are being advised to remain cautious whenever heavy showers develop.

The dramatic weather reversal continues across the UK today, with temperatures falling sharply from the exceptional leve...
19/08/2026

The dramatic weather reversal continues across the UK today, with temperatures falling sharply from the exceptional levels recorded last week.

The latest outlook indicates that parts of Britain could be around 3°C below average by Thursday, a striking contrast after temperatures soared above 38°C during the recent heatwave. England and Wales are seeing the biggest change, with substantial rain expected to spread across southern areas.

Meanwhile, Scotland and Northern Ireland are already experiencing cooler, more unsettled conditions, with showers and cloud continuing in places.

Weather experts say the change will feel particularly dramatic because it follows such an intense period of heat. Conditions are expected to remain unsettled into the weekend, with further showers and possible thunderstorms.

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