Meto Uk Further Outlook

[Tamara]

What a dreadful update!  But unfortunately not difficult to see why however ...

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 26 May 2013 to Sunday 9 Jun 2013:

Indications are that conditions are likely to still be quite unsettled at the start of the period, especially in the north, however it is set to gradually turn more settled. There will be rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly later in the period. Temperatures are likely to remain cooler than average across the UK, although they should become closer to average later in the period. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

Updated: 1235 on Sat 11 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

Just think if it turns more settled towards the end of the period as per the forecast above that would give the UK 2 successive settled bank holidays thats almost unheard of in this country

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 17 May 2013 to Sunday 26 May 2013:

Generally unsettled conditions look set to continue for much of the country, with showers or longer spells of rain. Into the first weekend there is a risk of more prolonged and at times heavy rainfall in the south and east, while the best of the brighter and drier spells will be in the north and west. Thereafter it will remain unsettled in all areas with further showers or longer spells of rain, but also some drier and brighter interludes in between. Temperatures are likely to be cooler than average at first, with a risk of ground frosts in northern rural areas, but nearer normal towards the end of May. There are signs of a gradual improvement towards the end of this period, especially in the south.

Updated: 1203 on Sun 12 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 27 May 2013 to Monday 10 Jun 2013:

The unsettled conditions at the start of the period will probably slowly give way to more settled conditions going into early June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly later in the period. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases later in the period. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

Updated: 1233 on Sun 12 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 18 May 2013 to Monday 27 May 2013:

Much of the country remaining unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain. Through the first weekend there is a risk of more prolonged and heavy rainfall in the south and east, while the best of the brighter and drier spells should be in the north and west. Windy in the east, with risk of gales. Thereafter it is likely to stay generally unsettled in all areas with further showers or longer spells of rain, but also some drier and brighter interludes. Temperatures are likely to be cooler than average at first, with a risk of overnight ground frosts in northern rural areas, but perhaps become nearer to normal towards the end of May, with signs of a gradual improvement towards the end of this period, especially in the south.

Updated: 1220 on Mon 13 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 28 May 2013 to Tuesday 11 Jun 2013:

 

The broadly unsettled conditions at the start of the period will probably slowly give way to more settled conditions going into early June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly later in the period. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases later in the period. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

 

Updated: 1304 on Mon 13 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

 

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 29 May 2013 to Wednesday 12 Jun 2013:

The broadly unsettled conditions at the start of the period will probably slowly give way to more settled conditions going into early June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly at first in the northwest. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases for a time, particularly in the north and west. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

Updated: 1234 on Tue 14 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 19 May 2013 to Tuesday 28 May 2013:

Through Sunday and Monday there is a risk of more prolonged and heavy rainfall in the south and east, while the best of the brighter and drier spells should be in the northwest. It will be windy for many, with a risk of gales across exposed areas. Probably rather cool, but nearer normal in the brighter interludes. Thereafter, it is likely to stay generally unsettled in all areas with further showers, but also some drier and brighter interludes, especially in the northwest. Temperatures are likely to be on the cool side for much of the time, with a risk of overnight ground frosts in northern rural areas at first, but with an increasing probability of one or two warmer and brighter days cropping up.

Updated: 1226 on Tue 14 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 30 May 2013 to Thursday 13 Jun 2013:

The broadly unsettled conditions at the start of the period will probably slowly give way to more settled conditions going into early June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly at first in the northwest. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases for a time, particularly in the north and west. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

Updated: 1211 on Wed 15 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 20 May 2013 to Wednesday 29 May 2013:

Unsettled start to the week for most parts with scattered showers or longer spells of rain, potentially prolonged and heavy rainfall in some eastern and northern areas, while the best of the brighter and drier spells likely in the west. Windy for many, with a risk of gales across exposed areas. Probably rather cool with risk of overnight frosts in shelter, but nearer normal in the brighter interludes. Thereafter, probably staying rather unsettled in all areas with further showers or prolonged rain, but also some drier and brighter interludes, especially later in the period. Temperatures are likely to be on the cool side, with the risk of overnight ground frosts in northern rural areas at first, but with an increasing probability of a few warmer and brighter days cropping up.

Updated: 1208 on Wed 15 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 21 May 2013 to Thursday 30 May 2013:

 

Unsettled for most parts with scattered showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, most likely in eastern areas and perhaps southeast England at first. The best of the brighter and drier spells most likely further west. Mostly rather cool with risk of overnight frosts in shelter, but nearer normal in the brighter interludes. Thereafter, remaining mostly unsettled in all areas with further showers or prolonged rain, and even some hill snow in northern Britain. Drier and brighter interludes expected too, especially in the west and southwest. Temperatures are likely to remain on the cool side, with the risk of overnight ground frosts in northern rural areas, but there are signs of a few warmer and brighter days in the east and southeast of England later in the period.

 

Updated: 1230 on Thu 16 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

 

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Friday 31 May 2013 to Friday 14 Jun 2013:

 

The broadly unsettled conditions at the start of the period show signs of slowly giving way to more settled conditions going into early June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly at first in the northwest. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases for a time, particularly in the north and west. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

 

Updated: 1233 on Thu 16 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

 

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 22 May 2013 to Friday 31 May 2013:

Unsettled for most parts at first with scattered showers or longer spells of rain. Rain may be heavy at times in the east, with a risk of hail and thunder, and perhaps wintry over high ground in the northeast. Best of the brighter, drier spells most likely further west. Rather cool with risk of overnight rural frosts, but nearer normal in any brightness. Thereafter, remaining mostly unsettled in the northwest with further showers or prolonged rain, and hill snow across northern Britain. Drier and brighter conditions in the south and east. Temperatures are likely to remain on the cool side, but there are indications of temperatures improving to near or slightly above normal, particularly across southeast England, by the end of the month.

Updated: 1151 on Fri 17 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 1 Jun 2013 to Saturday 15 Jun 2013:

The broadly unsettled conditions at first show signs of slowly giving way to more settled conditions through the first half of June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts for the time of year, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly at first in the northwest. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases for a time, particularly in the north and west. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

Updated: 1259 on Fri 17 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 2 Jun 2013 to Sunday 16 Jun 2013:

The broadly unsettled conditions at first show signs of slowly giving way to more settled conditions through the first half of June. There will still be some rain and showers at times, with much of the UK likely to see around average rainfall amounts for the time of year, however there will probably be a good deal of dry and bright weather as well, particularly at first in the northwest. Temperatures are most likely to remain on the cool side of average across the UK, although the chance of warm weather increases for a time, particularly in the north and west. Given the time of year, with any prolonged sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm, especially away from the coasts.

Updated: 1256 on Sat 18 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 23 May 2013 to Saturday 1 Jun 2013:

Generally unsettled across most parts at first, with showers or longer spells of rain. Rain will likely be more persistent and heaviest towards the northwest, and heavy showers may also affect eastern areas at times. Best of the drier and brighter spells most likely in the south and west. Temperatures rather cool for May, but nearer normal in any brightness. Through the weekend, there will probably be more in the way of dry, but rather cloudy and cool conditions, with some clear or sunny interludes likely too. However northwestern parts may remain mostly unsettled with some rain at times, Thereafter, rather unsettled and cool across most parts, but some drier and finer spells possible too, with the best of the brighter and warmer conditions towards the west.

Updated: 1208 on Sat 18 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Friday 24 May 2013 to Sunday 2 Jun 2013:

 

Generally an east-west split is likely for the bank holiday weekend and into the new week, with the driest and brightest weather in the west together with a few showers, and the more unsettled conditions occurring further east and southeast. Some heavy rain is possible at times here, whilst more southwestern and western parts of the UK should fare better with more in the way of drier and brighter weather. It will also be quite windy at times, especially in the east with a risk of gales in more exposed areas. Temperatures will be below normal across the country, but towards the end of May the more unsettled weather is likely to shift to the northwest of the UK, with temperatures returning to nearer normal for the start of June.

 

Updated: 1401 on Sun 19 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Monday 3 Jun 2013 to Monday 17 Jun 2013:

 

There are signals that conditions should begin to settle down into June, becoming drier than normal for many areas, especially across the north and west with the influence of high pressure extending from the Azores. Temperatures should also return to normal for early June, so feeling pleasantly warm in the sunshine, but currently no signal for heatwave conditions, and feeling cooler around coastal areas where sea breezes develop. Variable amounts of cloud are likely around the country at times, but also interspersed with sunnier conditions. Some showers are still possible through the period, especially in the south and east.

 

Updated: 1236 on Sun 19 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

 

[Tamara]

That very much suggests High pressure ridging extending from the Azores into the NE atlantic and pressure remaining lower close by on the nearby continent and winds between NW and NE.  A slightly more modified and settled version of what we have at this time - at least for a while anyway

[Methuselah]

It does indeed...Similar things happened in 1995 and '96...Not to say that it'll happen again his year, though...

[phil nw.]

That very much suggests High pressure ridging extending from the Azores into the NE atlantic and pressure remaining lower close by on the nearby continent and winds between NW and NE.  A slightly more modified and settled version of what we have at this time - at least for a while anyway

 

Yes looks like it Tamara-not a bad outlook at all.No great heat promised yet but acceptable for many outdoor activities i should think.Should give us a lot of dry and fine conditions.

The key is lower Polar heights so far as we enter Summer with mid-latitude highs -always a chance of some decent spells from that pattern.

[NeilN]

The newspapers are trying to put negative spin on the met office and deliberately sensationalizing anything that is either unsettled or cold. Feel like not buying the daily star or any paper for that matter as its a load of tosh really.

 

The Daily Star is a comic! If it isn't spin on the weather, it's who is in the Big Brother House or focus on Michelle Keegan's mammary glands. 

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 25 May 2013 to Monday 3 Jun 2013:

Through the Bank Holiday weekend an east-west split is likely to develop, which looks to continue through much of this period. The most settled conditions will be in the west, together with a few showers, best of the drier, brighter weather in the southwest. In the east, more unsettled conditions with sunshine and sharp showers, with some heavy rain possible at times. It will be windy at times, especially in the east with a risk of gales in more exposed areas and a chance of mountain snow for northern Scotland. Temperatures will be below average across the country, but towards the end of May the more unsettled weather is likely to shift to the northwest of the UK, with temperatures returning to nearer average for the start of June.

Updated: 1156 on Mon 20 May 2013

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

[Summer Sun]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 4 Jun 2013 to Tuesday 18 Jun 2013:

 

There are signals that conditions should begin to settle down into the beginning of June, becoming drier than normal for many areas, especially across the west with the influence of high pressure extending from the Azores. Temperatures should also return to normal for early June, so feeling pleasantly warm in the sunshine, but currently no signal for heat wave conditions, and feeling cooler around coastal areas where sea breezes develop. Variable amounts of cloud are likely around the country, but also interspersed with sunnier conditions. Some showers are still possible through the period, especially in the east.

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html