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• Why has it been so dry recently? 

  will be near normal for many but still a little below normal in the north and northwest.   Rain mainly for the north and west  By Saturday, rain across western Scotland is expected to spread south-eastwards, bringing wet conditions to windward-facing upslopes in Northern Ireland, western Scotland

• Week Ahead Weather: Heatwave conditions expand as temperatures build across the UK

  and generally cooler weather, while southern areas enjoy strong sunshine and very warm temperatures under the influence of high pressure. The jet stream is currently helping to steer these weather systems across the north, with some wet weather affecting parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland

• Wimbledon weather records: heat, rain and sunshine during The Championships

  -breaking heat of 2015 and 1976 to the exceptionally wet Championships of 1927, Wimbledon has experienced a remarkable variety of weather over the decades. You can also keep up to date with weather warnings, and find the latest weather forecast on our website, on YouTube, by following us

• 10-day trend: Hot spell peaks before a return to more changeable conditions

  at times. At the same time, there may be some attempts for higher pressure to build from the southwest, bringing occasional drier and brighter spells, especially in the south. However, this is unlikely to fully dominate, and a north-south contrast is expected, with wetter and windier conditions more

• Weekend weather forecast: Colder, breezier and showery for many

  to be the coldest pair of days so far this season, not unusual for the time of year but a clear step change nonetheless. Expect a chilly start on Saturday, with some spots down in the mid to low single figures, and a cold feel in the wind throughout the day. Saturday: Bracing northerlies, sunshine and showers

• The Met Office and the rail sector: Keeping the UK on track

  and flooding to autumn leaf-fall and extreme heat, adverse conditions can disrupt services, damage infrastructure, and pose safety risks. Poor adhesion, caused by wet or leaf-covered tracks, is a significant issue, costing the rail industry and wider society an estimated £355 million every year

• Understanding the Foehn effect and its impacts

  recorded in the United States. READ MORE: What role does convection play in weather? In the UK, foehn events are most commonly observed in the Scottish Highlands. Moist westerly winds from the Atlantic are forced over the mountains, bringing wet weather to the west while the east enjoys warmer

• Weekend weather: heat shifts west as eastern coasts cool

  recently seen wetter conditions. Many areas will start the day cloudy, especially across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. However, the cloud should gradually lift and break, leading to widespread sunny spells during the afternoon. Most places will remain dry

• Week ahead: A return to changeable weather to start June

  the highest totals, even eastern areas will experience spells of wet weather. This rainfall will be welcome following a particularly dry spring for many parts of the UK. Midweek: unsettled with strong winds Tuesday will begin with rain clearing eastwards, followed by widespread heavy and thundery showers

• 10-day trend: from unsettled to something a little warmer

  , producing a fairly wet and overcast day for many. While rainfall may not be especially intense, it is expected to be persistent. Temperatures during this period will be somewhat muted, generally staying in the high teens at best due to limited sunshine. However, it will feel increasingly humid