Will it rain this weekend? Latest Met Office weather forecast for the August bank holiday in the UK

BRITS gearing up for the August bank holiday are keeping a close eye on the skies. After a relatively sunny and settled start, the final week of meteorological summer is expected to bring a shift in the weather. Experts predict a wave of low pressure to sweep in from the south. So if you're planning...

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WeatherWales weatherStrong winds are also possible across the weekend11:19, 25 Aug 2026Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to replace the sunshine and blue skies Wales has enjoyed in recent bank holidays as this weekend will feel like autumn has come early.‌The bank holiday in late May brought us the first of man

Festivalgoers in Stradbally can expect rain on Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures reaching 18 degrees

Dozens of areas across the UK will face heavy downpours, with rainfall set to remain above average until early September

A series of thunderstorms across the three-day event could dampen the festivities

The North West will see heavy showers and possible thunderstorms

The Met Office has said there could be widespread thunderstorms after a summer of intense heat

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