UK weather forecast: COLD May Bank Holiday predicted rather than scorching 'Spanish plume'

1 May 2019, 11:42

May Bank Holiday weather forecast: the Met Office have predicted that Britain will be hit by cold weather on the first May Bank Holiday

It was reported earlier this week that a 'Spanish Plume' is set to bring a heatwaves to the UK in time for the first May Bank Holiday.

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However, the Met Office has now forecast that Britain will be hit by largely cold weather this weekend - and has warned of overnight frost and chilly mornings.

It's not all doom and gloom, though, as many people in the UK should also be treated to warm days - with temperatures of around 16C predicted.

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Met Office meteorologist Luke Miall said: “Towards the Bank Holiday it’s looking a bit colder, with Saturday looking to be the coolest day.

“On Saturday, there’s a big east-west divide emerging, with the east looking windy, with showers pushing down from the north, with a small chance of snow in higher parts of eastern Scotland, although it won’t settle.

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“In the west it’s looking decent, with sunshine and reasonably warm temperatures, at 15 or 16C, compared to 8 or 9C in the east.

“Into Sunday, high pressure will build across the country. There could be some overnight frost from a cold night on Saturday, so gardeners should beware.

“Sunday is looking decent, with lots of sunshine. There’s a small risk of showers but it will be dry for most and more pleasant than Saturday, with temperatures into the mid-teens across the country.

“On Monday there’s little change – it’ll be dry, with the possibility of another frosty start, but overall not a bad day.”