Showers and Storms Threaten Late Jubilee Festivities in Southern England, as Britain Braces for Months of “Abnormal” Weather

In southwest England, a yellow weather warning is in effect until Saturday, with the possibility of floods, building damage, lightning strikes, hail, or high winds as well as a slight likelihood of railway and bus service delays and cancellations.

Government forecasts have warned that a "hotter than typical" summer will bring heavy downpours and thunderstorms.

Wet weather on Jubilee Parties 

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On the third day of the bank holiday weekend, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern England will enjoy sunshine and warm temperatures, as per The Guardian.

The overall picture for the UK, according to Met Office meteorologist Steven Keates, revealed large variations, with Scotland recording its warmest day of the year on Friday at 21.6C.

On Saturday, temperatures in Scotland are predicted to rise to a high of 23°C in the west Highlands, accompanied by plenty of sunshine.

Following Saturday morning's downpours, southern England is likely to get some "relief" before returning to "severe" weather overnight.

From early Sunday, thunderstorms are expected to develop over portions of England and Wales, including London, Manchester, and Cardiff, causing transport disruption and, in some areas, flooding.

A yellow alert is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.

Because it will be late at night, the expert don't believe people should rule out a shower for activities in London, such as the party at the palace.

At the present, it appears to be a generally dry picture with good circumstances, according to Keates.

Over the weekend, there was a north-south divide in our weather, with southern parts seeing a couple of rounds of heavy rain showers and thunderstorms and northern areas receiving fine, dry, and some warm and sunny weather.

So there are certainly major disparities around the UK, but the weather might pose some issues for some of us during the next few days, or at the very least be inconvenient, considering that many people's focus will be on outdoor activities and festivities.

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100 days rainfall after hot weather

Government forecasts have warned that a hotter than typical summer will bring heavy downpours and thunderstorms, as per Express.

According to the Met Office's latest three-month prediction, very high temperatures between now and August risk "likely heatwave repercussions." 

"Even with a minor drop in the risk of a rainy period, spells of wetter weather are likely to bring heavy showers or thunderstorms at times," a Met Office spokeswoman said.

The three-month forecast predicts only a 5% possibility of milder weather, but a 40% chance of excessive heat, which is double that of average years.

The monsoon forecast comes as the UK prepares for a thunderstorm outbreak to commemorate the conclusion of the Platinum Jubilee vacation.

A six-hour thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of southern and central England.

Experrs advised that severe rains will bring gushing floodwaters to the region, while thunder, lightning, and hail will cause power outages and traffic chaos.

Rainfall might reach one inch in a matter of hours, with two inches likely by the end of the day.

As a plume of strong storms ploughs in from France, thunderstorms will clatter over the nation until approximately 6 p.m.

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