Britain is bracing for the end of its unprecedented heatwave as heavy rain is expected to sweep across the nation for a duration of 21 hours. The Met Office weather maps indicate widespread downpours covering a significant portion of the UK, with 23 counties likely to experience rain at some point during the period.
Areas such as London, Kent, Cornwall, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Scotland are forecasted to receive up to 8mm of rain starting from 1 pm on Monday, June 1, persisting in some locations until 10 am the following day. This change in weather comes shortly after the UK recorded its hottest May day ever, with temperatures soaring to 35.1C at Kew Gardens in London.
Meteorologists anticipate the scorching heat to give way to more unsettled conditions as bands of rain and showers move in early next week. The Met Office stated that the current heatwave will gradually diminish, transitioning to cooler and more changeable weather patterns. They also warned of scattered showers and possible thunderstorms as the weather pattern shifts.
Chief Forecaster Chris Bulmer mentioned the breakdown of the hot weather spell, with some southeastern areas still expecting highs of 32C, but most regions will experience fresher conditions heading into the weekend. As temperatures ease, the weather is expected to become more changeable with showers and thunderstorms a possibility.
The forecast indicates that temperatures will return closer to average levels, with intermittent spells of rain or showers expected across the UK starting from Monday. The Met Office advises that temperatures are likely to be more typical compared to the recent hotter days, with some brighter intervals in between rainy spells.