Met Office forecasts a wet Monday with persistent downpours across the capital
London is bracing for a bank holiday washout, with the Met Office predicting over 12 hours of on-and-off showers throughout Monday. Heavy downpours are expected to begin mid-morning and continue intermittently until midnight.
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell warned, “It’s going to be a wet picture for London, especially in the south, and then extending into Kent and Sussex. While early risers may see some brightness in the morning, don’t be deceived – the rain will soon set in, likely by lunchtime, and continue throughout the afternoon.” He added that some of the rain could be heavy, making for a less-than-ideal bank holiday.
Although no specific weather warnings have been issued, the predicted heavy rainfall could cause disruptions, particularly for those travelling back to London after the weekend. Highs of around 17°C are expected in the capital, with the heaviest rain likely to hit around 2pm.
The rest of the UK will also experience a mixed bag of weather on Monday, with sunny spells followed by showers. The East of the country, including East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, will enjoy the warmest conditions, with highs of 20°C to 21°C. The North will see a cloudy start, with occasional brighter spells and developing heavy showers, while the South will begin with sunshine before thunderstorms and heavier rain arrive in the afternoon.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst advised that people should be prepared for rain anywhere, despite the occasional sunshine. “If you manage to avoid the showers, it will be pleasant in the sun,” he said.
