The Met Office has issued a frost warning for gardeners across all four areas of the UK, with sub-zero temperatures possible overnight on Friday into Saturday morning. The forecaster urges gardeners to 'take note' and use fleeces to protect tender plants from spring frost in Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Parts of central Scotland could see temperatures drop to -1C, while Northern Ireland and mid-Wales may experience 0C. Northern England can expect between 1C and 4C. The Met Office stated: 'Gardeners take note. The fleece may be needed for those tender plants tonight as a patchy frost is possible in places.'
The weekend will remain chilly despite some sunshine. Saturday is forecast to have a sunny morning, with cloud and rain moving eastwards later. Sunday will bring sunshine and showers, while Monday is expected to be wetter and windier, with further heavy showers on Tuesday. Temperatures are predicted to slowly turn warmer for many.
Looking ahead to late May, from May 20 to 29, changeable conditions should give way to fine and dry weather by the Bank Holiday weekend. High pressure is expected to build, bringing above-normal temperatures and light winds for many.
