Brits could be in for a cold snap in just a few days, according to new weather maps. Data from WXCharts and Netweather.tv suggests temperatures could drop below freezing on Bank Holiday Monday (May 5).
The latest maps from Netweather reveal parts of the UK could see temperatures dip as low as -2C around 6am, with the coldest spots being the Scottish Highlands and northern England. London and southern England won't be spared the chill, although the cooler night time conditions might be a welcome change for those struggling to sleep in the recent heat.
The colder weather could provide a refreshing start for those planning street parties to commemorate the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day on Thursday May 8. In London on May 5, the VE Day procession will kick off from Parliament Square at 12.10pm, journeying along Whitehall and The Mall, and concluding at the Queen Victoria Memorial. A flypast by the Armed Forces over The Mall and Buckingham Palace is scheduled for 1.45pm.
The procession promises to be a grand display of pageantry by Regiments of the Household Division and Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, showcasing the ceremonial traditions of the British Armed Forces, reports the Express. Looking ahead to the weather for the big day, the Met Office predicts that the cooler conditions will give way to warmer weather for the remainder of the week.
The Met Office's outlook from Saturday to Monday suggests a mix of conditions, with "Scattered showers in the south at times, and a few further north, though a lot of dry weather for many with some sunshine.
"Temperatures dropping, becoming rather cool in places." Looking further ahead, the forecast for May 6-15 indicates an optimistic start: "Dry with sunny spells," and "with cool and breezy conditions soon giving way to less windy and slightly warmer weather which will develop through the working week".
The forecast continues, highlighting that "Dry conditions will dominate the weather across the UK, but showers or spells of light rain may also occur at times. These are most likely to affect areas around the north and east of the UK."
Additionally, it mentions that "Winds will mostly be light, but could become breezy again at times across the far north."
To round off, the Met Office predicts a pleasant change in temperature: "Temperatures will generally be near normal at first, with an overall warming trend by the end of the week. Temperatures will likely be above or around normal through the following week."
