The Met Office has issued its bank holiday weather forecast for Liverpool and the North West, indicating heavy showers and possible thunderstorms over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach around 19C to 20C, with sunny spells on Friday and mild conditions through to Monday.
Weekend Forecast for Liverpool
Weather maps for Merseyside show temperatures around 19C on Friday (August 28) evening with sunny spells. Saturday (August 29) will remain mild, with temperatures looking to reach 20C by 4pm. Sunday (August 30) is forecast to be largely the same, with 19C expected at 4pm.
On bank holiday Monday, the day starts at 15C at 7am before warming up slightly in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach 18C at 4pm, marking the last afternoon of August before September begins on Tuesday.
Met Office Outlook for the UK
In its outlook for this week, the Met Office said: "The UK will see a predominantly settled start to the week. By Wednesday heavy showers, thunderstorms and locally significant rainfall are forecast from the middle of the week onwards."
Looking ahead to the end of the week, the UK forecaster said it will be rather unsettled, with a combination of mild temperatures, heavy showers and possible thunderstorms.
Changeable Conditions into September
The Met Office added: "A relatively unsettled start to this period, as showers or longer spells of rain are possible across many parts of the UK, along with some strong winds. Some heavy bursts and thunderstorms are likely at times."
It will likely remain changeable into early September, with rainfall amounts probably above average for the time of year and the potential for some more strong winds at times. However, some drier, more settled interludes could develop at times. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or hot spells are possible, especially in the south.
On Friday, a slow-moving band of heavy rain could cross the country as an area of low pressure develops, with some rainfall potentially intense and accompanied by thunderstorms.
Liverpool Weather Forecast
Monday, August 24 - 22C; Tuesday, August 25 - 23C; Wednesday, August 26 - 23C; Thursday, August 27 - 22C; Friday, August 28 - 19C; Saturday, August 29 - 20C; Sunday, August 30 - 19C.
