Pollen levels and UV levels are on the rise over the next few days
So if you're planning to enjoy the nicer weather on the weekend, you might want to pack some tissues as well as your suncream 🤧😎
The last of the hot spell, with temperatures climbing to 30°C in the sunshine across southeastern England 🌡️
Cloudier in Scotland and Northern Ireland with outbreaks of rain ☔
The risk of thunderstorms for southeast Northern Ireland later ⛈️
A change on its way this weekend 👇
Westerly winds bring more of an Atlantic influence with more cloud, rain and some showers, plus temperatures returning closer to average for the time of year ☔🌡️
With temperatures set to rise this Bank Holiday weekend, we're encouraging you to be #WeatherReady if you're heading outdoors and to the coast.
Check our latest news release for more on staying safe and enjoying the beach, including @RNLI#FloatToLive tips 👇
This bank holiday is serving up some BBQ weather 🍖
Plenty of sunshine on the way, with temperatures climbing day by day, pushing into the low 30s °C for some 🌡️
Rain finally returned on Saturday, accompanied by thunder for some ⛈️
These are the extremes for 2 May 2026 ⬇️
See regional extremes here 👉 bit.ly/4r9plan
Firefighters are continuing to tackle the wildfire at Sandbank Road, Hilltown. Please stay safe & avoid the area.
If you are visiting the countryside, remember:
➡️Extinguish cigarettes & BBQs
➡️Avoid lighting open fires
➡️Don’t leave litter behind
If you see a fire, call 999.
Maximum temperatures will stay significantly above the April average into the weekend, with highs of 21-23 degrees Celsius in the warmest spots 🌡️
However, coastal locations will be cooler, particularly counties that border the North Sea, and nights will be chilly for some 📉
Fed up with the rain and showers? Well then we have some good news 🌤️
High pressure is building across the UK just in time for the weekend. While some cloud or the odd shower is still possible, most places will be fine, dry and settled 🌻
Gardeners beware! You may want to cover any tender plants you've already planted out because there's a chance of a frost tonight in prone locations in the countryside 📉🌡️
Storm Dave will bring widespread gusty winds later Saturday, continuing into the early part of Easter Sunday 🍃
Northern parts of the UK are most at risk, where very strong and potentially disruptive gusts may develop
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️