UK Bank Holiday weekend forecast: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected

The UK is forecast to experience heavy rain and potential thunderstorms over the Bank Holiday weekend, following one of the driest summers on record. Unsettled conditions are expected across England and Wales on Saturday, with a risk of storms by the afternoon. The Met Office predicts up to 95 percent rain coverage in London, Manchester, and Cardiff on Saturday, with temperatures staying in the high teens. Sunday will bring heavy showers and possible thunderstorms across the UK, though Monday is set to brighten with sunny intervals and highs of 22C in London. Forecasters note that gusty winds in the south will make conditions feel cool despite brighter spells between downpours. Central and southern Scotland are expected to see more pleasant conditions with lighter winds, while rain may spread into western areas later in the week.