The United Kingdom is set to face further unsettled weather, with the Met Office issuing new thunderstorm warnings for Thursday. These warnings highlight the potential for flash flooding in parts of England and Wales as rain is expected to continue. The current weather pattern shows a departure from the dry and hot conditions that characterized much of the summer.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is expected to see a zone of wet weather move eastward across England and Wales, though drier conditions may emerge from the west later in the day. Northern Ireland and Scotland are anticipated to experience somewhat drier weather with occasional sunny spells, but the possibility of scattered showers remains. On Sunday, more heavy showers are forecast to move eastward, affecting most of the UK. Some of these showers could be intense and accompanied by thunder, with wind gusts potentially reaching 40-45 mph (64-72 km/h) in the far southwest of England by late afternoon.
Temperatures are predicted to be around average for late August, ranging from approximately 16°C (61°F) in northern Scotland to 23°C (73°F) in southern England. The outlook for Monday suggests that low pressure will continue to dominate, bringing strong winds and further showers, which may be heaviest across the northern parts of the UK.
Those with outdoor plans are advised to monitor weather updates. The BBC Weather website and app are available resources for keeping up-to-date with the latest forecast.