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The UK can expect a mixed week on the weather front, with thundery showers among spells of sunshine over the coming week, according to the Met Office.
Flood alerts are currently in force for parts of England and Scotland – but despite continued predictions of rain, the forecaster said it should at least feel warm in any sun across the UK.
Liverpool is set for sunshine on Tuesday afternoon (May 9) and into the evening in time for the Eurovision kick-off, which includes a series of outdoor events.
According to the Met Office forecast, the city can expect cloud and some rain on Wednesday, sun and rain on Thursday, and a dry Friday.
The final day of the competition, Saturday, is set to remain dry and cloudy – with temperatures reaching a high of 16C.
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The UK will see rain on Tuesday with some heavy, thundery showers in many parts (BPM)More generally, the Met Office said the UK will see rain on Tuesday with some heavy, thundery showers in the south and east in particular.
In London, Tuesday will begin bright and dry, but heavy showers will develop in the afternoon, bringing the risk of hail and thunder before a drier evening – temperatures in the capital could reach 20C.
Showers are said to continue across the UK into Wednesday and Thursday amongst spells of sunshine before a dry Friday.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said in a video on Monday: “It wouldn’t be a bank holiday without some wet weather across the country and we’ve certainly got that through the course of the day ahead.
“There will be some sunshine and showers as low pressure dominates the weather pattern. However, towards the end of the week into the weekend this area of high pressure may just start to build in to give a drier few days.”
He also said the weather “brightens up for everyone” on Tuesday afternoon.
Despite all the wet weather on the horizon, it should still be warm this week (PA)“A day of sunshine and showers to come, some of the showers could be heavy at times, the odd rumble of thunder is possible so there could be some local disruption so it’s worth taking extra care when you’re out and about,” he went on.
The meteorologist said there would be a “good deal of sunshine” across western parts of England and in northern Wales, too.
“This will help lift temperatures overall reaching the mid to high teens,” he added. “So it will feel quite warm and that sunshine is strong.”
He said “heavy showers” are expected on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday.
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“So looking forward to the rest of the week there will be a continuation of these sunny spells and heavy thundery showers,” he added.
“But the good news is it does start to turn drier by Friday and it looks like it could hold on for Saturday and perhaps Sunday too, particularly in the south and it will feel quite warm in the sunshine throughout the week too.”
UK weather forecast
This Evening and Tonight:
Spells of rain, heavy at times, over southern UK this evening will clear later in the night. Also some heavy rain, perhaps with thunder over parts of southern Scotland and northwest England this evening. Otherwise mild and rather cloudy.
Tuesday:
A rather cloudy start with patchy drizzle about. Brighter spells developing but also turning showery from late morning with some heavy, thundery showers about, especially in the south and east.