Weather and climate news

Showers, with possible thunderstorms, will move into the south and west of the UK for a time this weekend, before high pressure becomes re-established.

After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK, higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend, with cooler weather and isolated showers on the way for some.

April closed in the way it began, with high pressure bringing sunny skies and well-above average temperatures across the UK.

The Met Office marks the 20th anniversary of its Civil Contingencies Advisors, a dedicated team of meteorological specialists who have been instrumental in supporting the UK's resilience community during severe weather events.