The Met Office has predicted a return to summer weather with temperatures reaching up to 30°C in the southern parts of the UK. Following a varied bank holiday weekend, a more settled weather pattern is expected to develop in Wales next week. Storm Lilian brought windy and wet conditions on Friday morning, with the extended weekend forecast to include a mix of sunshine and showers.
Although this summer has not seen the best weather, there are positive signs that higher temperatures and sunshine will return from Wednesday. The Met Office forecast indicates that temperatures will warm up on Tuesday, leading to a sunny Wednesday with highs of 26°C in Wales. BBC Breakfast weather forecaster Matt Taylor has mentioned the possibility of temperatures nearing 30°C in some parts of southeast England and mid-20s in Scotland.
Looking ahead to the end of August and early September, the Met Office expects fine and warm conditions, potentially spreading northwestwards. There is uncertainty about how long the hot conditions will last and the likelihood of thunderstorms. However, a generally settled, drier, and warmer weather pattern is favoured for the first week of September across the UK.
As children prepare to return to school, the forecast suggests a good deal of dry and settled weather in early September. So, while the summer may have seen a mix of weather patterns, there is optimism for warmer and sunnier days ahead. Stay updated with live weather updates as the return of summer weather brings hope for a brighter end to the season.