The Met Office says recent warm weather is at an end as it issues an alert of conditions changing across the country thanks to an active jet stream. The forecaster says to expect spells of rain and wind for most areas.
The weather this weekend will largely see a northwest/southeast split, with rain expected for much of Saturday and Sunday in the west of Scotland, while the southeast can expect calmer weather with only a small chance of a few brief interludes of showers. In the south, temperatures are expected to remain rather warm for the time of year, likely peaking at around 24C in London on Sunday.
Then next week a strengthening of the jet stream – which plays a crucial role in driving weather systems towards the UK – looks set to bring spells of unsettled weather through for much of the country, although there will still be some periods of drier weather, most likely in southern and central areas.
