London weather: Sun to sizzle then fizzle as capital faces week-long downpour
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The article discusses the weather forecast for London and the UK, predicting a warm weekend with temperatures reaching up to 25C in some areas, contrasting sharply with anticipated rainfall starting next week. The UK is experiencing one of the driest springs in over a century, with a fall in rainfall compared to historical lows. While the weekend will bring sunshine, forecasters warn of thundery showers by Saturday and drizzle into the following week. The Met Office emphasizes the uncertainty regarding spring rainfall and its impact on agriculture at this stage.
The forecast predicts a transition to rain in London starting Friday, with potential thundery showers on Saturday and drizzle expected over the weekend.
With temperatures reaching up to 25C in parts of England and Northern Ireland, the UK is experiencing one of the driest springs on record.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan stated that while the weekend promises lots of sun, eastern areas should prepare for cloudier morning skies.
Despite a warm weekend, the upcoming rainy spell might not provide enough moisture to assist farmers in terms of crop irrigation.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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