Today (Monday) continues the theme of last week bringing a cool and unsettled start to the week, with heavy showers affecting the west and temperatures continuing to be near or below average.  

Rain becomes more widespread and heavier at times in the west through Monday night, but moves quickly northeast and brings strengthened south-easterly winds. Rain continues to clear north-east through Tuesday morning, some locally heavy showers and possibility of thunder follow, especially in central and northern areas.

Further rain and cloud continues to affect the UK mid-week, keeping conditions unsettled, with Wednesday seeing variable cloud and outbreaks of rain, particularly across northern areas. 

Temperatures will remain near normal for most, but turn warmer in the east on Wednesday into Thursday. As high pressure begins to rise from the south, Thursday becomes brighter for some and likely staying drier in the southeast, as the rain moves northeast in the morning. However, rain may persist in western and north-western areas, as low pressure remains slow-moving in the west.  

Continued warmth and settled weather into next week 

Into the end of the week, Friday is likely to see temperatures rise further and are likely to see the warmest day of the year so far, with a peak of 28°C possible in the southeast of England. 

Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tony Wisson said: “The weather later this week will feel like a marked contrast from recent days, with warm, fine and settled weather for many. While the warmth will persist through the Bank Holiday weekend, conditions will turn more unsettled later Friday and into Saturday, with a mix of cloud, showers and longer spells of rain.  

“There is also the chance of thundery rain in places.  Nonetheless, temperatures should remain warm or very warm through Saturday and into Sunday, with highs around 26°C in the south across the weekend and into next week.” 

Sunday sees high pressure becoming the dominant influence, reducing rainfall chances and allowing temperatures to remain above average. This follows through to the start of next week with warm and fine weather likely for many.  

Eddy Leviten, the Executive Director of Tourism Alliance said: "Tourism supports 2.4 million jobs across every region and nation of the UK, and a sunny Bank Holiday makes a real difference to the businesses that depend on visitor spend.  

“A warmer, drier weekend should mean busier attractions, fuller hotels, more visitors at heritage sites and coastal resorts, and a welcome boost for towns and cities right across the country.” 

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