Met Office Weekend Weather Forecast
After a week of persistent rainfall, mainly in the west and southwest, the UK faces a weekend offering a brief but welcome break from unsettled weather. While conditions will not be fully stable, many areas will experience drier spells and some sunshine.
Weather Patterns and Wind Shift
Low pressure remains the key factor in the UK's weather, but its behavior is changing. These low-pressure systems are moving faster than before, causing winds to shift from south-westerly to westerly.
"While conditions will still be unsettled, the weather will be less persistently wet and not as extraordinarily mild as earlier in the week."
Rain will come in waves from the west rather than sweeping in continuously from the southwest, allowing breaks and brighter intervals between showers.
Regional Weather Outlook
- Saturday offers the best chance of dry weather, particularly in central and eastern UK regions.
- These areas can expect some decent sunshine and mostly dry conditions throughout the day.
- The east will experience extended dry periods, making it ideal for outdoor plans.
- In contrast, Wales and western England will face a few scattered showers during the day.
Summary
The weekend brings improved weather with quicker-moving lows, drier spells, and sunshine, especially benefiting the eastern UK, despite some showers in the west.