UK weather forecast LIVE – Jubilee Bank Holiday WASHOUT with rain sweeping in to ‘all areas’ within days

The M25 looks jam packed as Brits escape the hustle and bustle

Half term holidays are about to begin, which means carnage as Brits spill out of the cities.

The M25 was snapped looking chock-a-block full of cars all headed to staycations and the airport.

Taken near Chertsey on the M25 motorway, it looks like Brits might be stuck in the sweltering traffic.

Chertsey has reported highs of around 20C today.

Traffic builds up on the M25 motorway near Chertsey in Surrey. Traffic queues are expected today in many parts as the half term holiday getaway beginsCredit: LNP

Weather outlook for the rest of the day

Sunny and not a cloud in the sky this evening for most.

Some parts of the UK, particularly UK and the south are experiencing highs of 20C.

Norwich is experiencing highs of 18C, with lots of sunny spells.

Other regions such as Scotland are as warm as around 15C, with slight cloud cover.

The weather should remain steady for the rest of the afternoon and evening, with temperatures dropping overnight due to little cloud cover.

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Westminster Bridge PACKED as city dwellers make the most of the sun

Brits have ditched their desks as crowds of people head outdoors.

The warm weather has enticed Brits out of the office once more and people make the most of the gorgeous sunshine.

A snap taken of Westminster Bridge shows throngs of people crowding around an ice cream van.

Today Brits have seen highs of around 20C in some areas.

Crowds of people enjoying in the spring sunshine on Westminster Bridge London as the hot weather returns ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Seasonal Weather, London, UKCredit: Rex

Met Office has revealed predictions for Jubilee weekend weather…

It might be good news!

While it is too early for the Met Office to predict rain, they have said that it could be dry and mild.

The four day weekend is highly anticipated with plenty of out doors activities booked to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Temperatures could climb as warm as 21C.

Today in pictures: Brits soak up the sun in their lunch breaks

City dwellers were snapped lounging in the park for a quick sun bathing session.

Londoners have taken a quick few minutes from their desks to bask in the hot sun today.

The lovely weather drew people out from the shadows.

People were snapped kipping under the sunshine today (Friday 27 May) at St James Park in London

People relaxing in the spring sunshine in Saint James Park London as the hot weather returns ahead of The Queen’s Platinum JubileeCredit: Alamy

Outlook for this weekend’s weather

Sun, cloud and rain this weekend for Brits according to the Met Office.

The Met Office have predicted that there will be: “A fine, dry and sunny day for most and feeling warm in sunshine and light winds,” on Saturday.

Light cloud cover will swirl around the British Isles. There may be a chance of light rain showers in Scotland and the north of England.

Sunday could be cooler than Saturday with rainy showers in the south west at around midday.

Rainstorm could hit this afternoon over Manchester, Birmingham and London

Charts show there could be a random heavy rain shower hitting at some point this afternoon.

The chart shows a two big rainy patches over Manchester and Birmingham.

It also looks as though it could rain over London and even Southampton too.

Once the rain clears however the warm weather should resume in time for Brits to finish work.

Rain over London, Birmingham and Manchester predicted this afternoon

Satellite images of the UK weather

Images have been taken of cloud cover over the UK currently.

The latest satellite images shows the southern region of the UK completely clear of clouds.

Over the north and Scotland light cloud cover can be seen.

Today’s UV index across the UK still remains high.

Brits got soaked at Chelsea Flower Show this week!

The plants had a lovely, refreshing drink of water though after being on display for thousands of people. Thirsty work!

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show has seen some fantastic outdoors designs, featuring ecologically friendly meadows to encourage wildlife, and huge towering trees being craned in.

Punters came to absorb all of this year’s most creative designs.

On Tuesday it tipped it down, and attendees were absolutely soaked!

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opened to the public today with plant lovers enjoying specialist displays in the marquee as well as the show gardens. After a sunny morning a short thunderstorm at lunch time sent some people running for cover but some devoted garden loversCredit: Alamy

Heavy rain in the south of England on Sunday this weekend

While the majority of the UK will be dry, the south west might see heavy rains.

This weekend won’t be a scorcher like last weekend’s mini-heatwave, but it will still be warm.

Brits will see highs of around 18C this weekend in the south west, with light cloud cover and sunny spells.

However heavy rains could hit Sunday, over the south west coastline.

Rains may also brush past Wales and Bristol too on Sunday at around mid-afternoon.

Heavy rains predicted for Sunday afternoon

Weather overview for this weekend

It is expected this weekend will be warm and dry.

This weekend will see plenty of sunny spells, with warm weather on Saturday.

Sunday will be cooler, with more cloud cover and rain in some isolated areas across the UK.

In pictures: Brits enjoyed hot sun as thunder clouds loom overhead

Beachgoers were snapped soaking up the sun, while precariously dark clouds linger in the near distance.

A photo taken on Weymouth beach on Tuesday 24 May shows people basking in the sun and enjoying the lovely warm weather.

However, dark ominous clouds swirl over the sea in the near distance.

Brits made the most of the scorching weather ahead of the clouds bringing wind and rain to the UK’s southern coastline.

Summertime blues.. Beachgoers enjoying the scorching hot afternoon sunshine at the seaside resort of Weymouth in Dorset as dark threatening shower clouds pass inlandCredit: ©Graham Hunt

UK weather in emojis!

Twitter account gives Twitter users a weather update from emojis every six hours.

Emoji Weather UK shows this afternoon’s weather in emojis.

According to this unusual chart, there will be sporadic rain in Scotland, light cloud cover over northern Ireland and sunny spells for the rest of the UK.

Temperatures to dramatically drop over night

It is expected that mercury will drop low tonight as little cloud cover does nothing to insulate the UK.

The Met Office have said it could be as cold as just 4C tonight, as temperatures dip low especially in rural areas.

Wrap up tonight Brits!

In pictures: Gorgeous rainbow snapped in Ely, Cambridgeshire

The stunning snap was captured early in the morning on Tuesday (24 May).

The calm after the storm was photographed in Ely, Cambridgeshire on Tuesday morning earlier on this week.

Unsettled weather and thunderstorms rumbled on over Ely overnight on Monday and in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The warm weather we have had in the UK has brought grumbling storms, thunder and lightening.

In the beautiful picture a stunning rainbow can be seen forming over Ely Cathedral, it looks utterly whimsical.

Picture dated May 24th shows a partial rainbow by Ely Cathedral in CambridgeshireCredit: Bav Media

After work drinks, anyone?

Looks as though the sun will be out just in time for when Brits knock off for the day.

The sun has been peeking through the clouds every now and again today, giving glorious sunny spells here and there across the UK.

It looks like the wispy cloud cover could clear by 5pm, when Brits finish work for the weekend.

Looks like this evening will be perfect pub garden weather!

UV levels HIGH today despite temperatures of 18C

Temperatures in London could lift to 22C.

Despite wispy cloud cover across the UK, the UV levels will be especially high today.

Brits are urged to slather on the SPF to protect their skin from harmful sun rays that can cause skin damage and cancer.

In pictures: Windy weather! Plane struggles to land in turbulent conditions

The Fly Be flight had issues landing as the strong winds made conditions tricky for pilots to navigate.

Strong winds at Leeds Bradford Airport made conditions choppy for planes landing this morning in Yorkshire.

The small aircraft struggled against the howling wind, but pilots saved the day and managed to navigate around it.

Looks like it was a bit of a bumpy landing for passengers this morning, but they made it down in on piece!

26/05/2022. Leeds UK. A Flybe aircraft arriving from London Heathrow struggles to land in the strong winds at Leeds Bradford Airport this morning in Yorkshire. Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNPCredit: LNP

UK could have another hot weekend

Tomorrow is expected to be dry across the British Isles, the UK could be in for another warm weekend!

There is little to no rain expected this Saturday, which means there is high chance it could be lovely and sunny once again.

Brits enjoyed a mini-heatwave last weekend with highs of 24C.

While it is not predicted to be as hot this weekend, the weather could still be fantastic.

There will be plenty of sunny spells, with limited cloud cover, and highs of around 18C, weather predictions currently read.

The Met Office has said that there will be highs of around 18C on Saturday

UK weather outlook for Sunday and Monday

Sunday will be dry for most however there will be large areas of cloud cover around and a chance of showers or longer spells of rain and drizzle.

Sunny spells in the south on Monday however cloud will soon build during the day bringing a widespread chance of showers or longer spells of rain.

Forecast for tomorrow (Saturday)

A dry and bright start to the day with early sunshine.

It will then continue to be mainly dry and bright during the day with periods of sunshine however variable amounts of patchy cloud will build bringing a threat of a few showers across northern Scotland.

Late sunny spells during the evening.

Tonight’s weather

A mostly dry and bright evening with late sunny spells and daytime showers will ease and turn increasingly light and patchy.

Overnight will then be dry with long clear spells and glimpses of the moon although some patchy cloud will build across northern Scotland bringing a chance of a few showers.