Strong winds and thunderstorms are expected to mark the start of the bank holiday weekend, as cooler and unsettled weather brings a damp finish to what has been described as a record-breaking summer.
Showery conditions are set to persist through the weekend and continue into Monday. The change in weather means the final days of summer will feel notably less settled, with rain showers and blustery conditions replacing warmer, drier spells.
The forecast points to a weekend shaped by unsettled conditions rather than prolonged sunshine. Thunderstorms are expected at the outset, while strong winds will add to the disruption for those heading outdoors or travelling during the bank holiday period.
The cooler and wetter pattern is expected to remain in place into Monday, meaning the bank holiday is likely to close on a damp note. No further detail has been provided on the areas most likely to be affected or the specific timing of the heaviest showers.
The latest outlook indicates that the record-breaking summer will end with a spell of more autumnal weather, with showers, wind and thunderstorms forming the main theme through the long weekend.
