The Met Office has warned Britons to brace for strong winds and heavy showers over the early May bank holiday weekend. After a brief spell of calm weather, conditions are expected to turn unsettled from Monday, May 4, with low pressure systems moving in.
According to the forecaster, the start of the period will see high pressure close to the UK, bringing dry spells and light winds, but overnight mist and fog are possible. However, the picture will quickly change as the first week of May progresses, with an increasing chance of showers and longer spells of rain, along with a risk of strong winds.
Temperatures are likely to be near or slightly above normal for the time of year, but the blustery conditions could disrupt outdoor events, travel, and staycations. The unsettled pattern is expected to persist into mid-May, with low pressure dominating and bringing further rain and strong winds.
Later in the month, more settled and drier conditions may develop, with temperatures potentially rising slightly above normal. The Met Office advises keeping umbrellas and jackets handy as the bank holiday shapes up to be anything but a washout-free escape.
