Met Office daily weather: Mixed conditions across the country
The UK is set to experience a varied mix of weather conditions on Thursday and Friday as a band of rain moves across the country, accompanied by brisk winds and fluctuating temperatures.
The heaviest rainfall is expected in the northwest during the morning, gradually becoming more patchy and showery through the day. As the rain eases, brighter spells are likely to develop, particularly to the east of high ground.
The jet stream will send several low pressure systems towards the UK this week.
— Met Office (@metoffice) May 27, 2025
A subtle shift northwards in the jet stream later in the week will result in pressure rising in the south and temperatures climbing into the mid 20s Celsius for some of us 📈 pic.twitter.com/IRkqfgRwel
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Despite the unsettled start, many southern and eastern areas will turn warm by the afternoon, with temperatures forecast to reach between 21°C and 23°C. Isolated spots in eastern England may see highs of 24°C, while further north, areas east of high ground could reach 21°C to 22°C. These warmer conditions will be driven by the arrival of a warm sector airmass.
Thursday night will bring increasing cloud cover, with low cloud and drizzle expected over western hills. More persistent rain will return to northern and northwestern regions, accompanied by strengthening winds. However, parts of eastern England may enjoy clearer spells overnight.
Outlook for Friday
Looking ahead to Friday, rain in the north is expected to clear eastwards. Central areas will likely remain cloudy with occasional patchy rain or drizzle, and mist or fog may linger along some western coasts during the morning.
Elsewhere, a mix of sunny intervals and scattered showers is forecast, with winds easing through the day. Temperatures will remain mild, with highs near seasonal averages. In sheltered parts of the east and southeast, where cloud breaks occur, conditions could turn locally warm. The lingering tropical maritime airmass across the south is expected to help push temperatures into the mid-20s in some areas, particularly to the lee of high ground and in the southeast.
As the week draws to a close, the UK will see a typical late-spring blend of sunshine, showers, and warmth, with the best of the conditions favouring eastern and southeastern regions.
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In the latest Met Office 10-Day Trend, Met Office presenter and meteorologist, Alex Deakin, said: "Meteorological spring, the months of March, April and May, has been remarkable. Incredibly dry, pretty warm and the sunniest on record and the reason for that was the position of the jet stream. Generally it's been way up to the north but it shifted now, it has sunk back further south and as a result the weather's changed. It's been pushing low pressure systems our way."
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