Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The UK is bracing for an unsettled bank holiday weekend characterized by rain, thunderstorms, and blustery winds. Travel conditions are expected to be challenging, with the RAC predicting 20 million car journeys across the country.
Why it matters
Severe weather warnings and high traffic volume pose significant safety risks and logistical challenges for millions of holiday travelers.
Image source, EPA By Stav Danaos Lead Weather Presenter Published 5 minutes ago Most of the UK is finally getting some rain, in time for the bank holiday weekend.
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times.
By Monday the focus of the wet weather is likely to be across Scotland, with sunny spells developing elsewhere.
The RAC estimates that 20 million trips by car will be made across the weekend in what could be challenging driving conditions.
Image source, BBC Weather Image caption, A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across eastern areas of England remains in place until 07:00 on Friday
A yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office remains in place for a stretch of eastern England until 07:00 BST on Friday.
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