The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Saturday when winds could reach 45mph. The agency's weather video showed rain hitting the southwest coast across Cornwall and Devon from around 6am, accompanied by "strengthening winds".
Met Office warning on X
The agency said on X: "Low pressure is set to make its presence felt across the south, bringing heavy rain, a risk of thunderstorms and some notably stronger winds. Coasts and hilly areas could see gusts reaching 40 to 45 mph."
According to the graphic, heavy rain could reach Bournemouth and Salisbury by 9am, stretching north to central Wales and east to Kent.
Forecast for Saturday and beyond
By 3pm, rain is expected to become more patchy across the south, while the focus shifts towards northern England and the Midlands, according to the video. By 10pm, much of southern England and Wales should be dry.
The Met Office official forecast for tomorrow expects a band of heavy rain to move east across England and Wales, followed by brighter conditions with heavy, possibly thundery showers. Scotland and Northern Ireland could stay dry, although it will be rather cloudy.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue into Sunday into Tuesday, with heavy and thundery showers affecting many areas on Sunday. "Monday will be somewhat drier, especially later, before showers return Tuesday. Often windy near coasts, with temperatures around average," it said.
Outlook into September
As we move into the first two weeks of September, the unsettled weather may continue, according to the Met Office. Most areas could experience showers or longer spells of rain, but northern and western areas could be most impacted.
Southern areas could become drier and calmer towards September 11. Temperatures are expected to remain around average, although short-lived warm or very warm spells could develop, especially in the south.
