Up to a month’s worth of rain is due to soak the UK this weekend, forecasters say
Large parts of the country are going to be hit by downpours this weekend with warnings of ‘long periods’ of heavy rain.
Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern said there will be a bright start to Saturday before persistent and heavy rain moves in for “much of the UK” for the rest of the day.Most of the UK will face a “damp day” on Saturday before more showers come in on Sunday.“Northern Scotland is where you want to be if you want some sunny spells,” the Met Office said. The area will see a bright day with temperatures of around 17C to 18C and will 'largely' avoid the rain.
“It will be turning increasingly showery across Northern Ireland with outbreaks of rain through the afternoon.” “Sunday will be turning more showery and a risk of thunderstorms in places but more brightness compared to Saturday and feeling a bit warmer.
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