Met Office Weekend Weather Forecast
After a week of persistent rainfall, especially in the west and southwest, the UK faces a weekend with a welcome, though brief, break from unsettled weather. While not completely stable, many regions will see notable improvements, including drier periods and occasional sunshine.
Weather Patterns and Changes
Low pressure continues to influence the UK's weather, but these systems are moving faster than earlier in the week. Winds are shifting from south-westerly to westerly.
"This change means that, while conditions will still be unsettled, the weather will be less persistently wet and not as extraordinarily mild as earlier in the week."
Rain now arrives in waves from the west rather than sweeping in from the southwest, allowing for breaks and brighter intervals between showers.
Regional Outlook for Saturday
- Central and eastern UK: Best chance of drier weather with decent spells of sunshine; much of the day should stay dry.
- East of the UK: Prolonged dry periods make it ideal for outdoor activities.
- Wales and western England: Expect one or two showers during the day.
This weekend offers a much-needed respite from the wet conditions earlier in the week, particularly favoring the eastern regions for outdoor plans.
Author's summary: The UK's weekend weather will bring a brief break from persistent rain, with drier, sunnier conditions especially in the east, though some western areas will still see showers.