UK weather: May bank holiday forecast revealed by Met Office with warnings over heavy rain – but there’s some good news
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway said: “There continues to be uncertainty around the track of a low-pressure system which is expected to cross the southern UK this weekend, meaning there is some uncertainty about some of the forecast details.
“While it will remain unsettled with further showers or longer spells of rain, all areas should see some drier conditions at some point and, in any sunshine, it should feel quite warm.It comes as today is set for a tea-time meltdown as a holidaymakers' rush clashes with office workers and after-schoolspokesman Rod Dennis said: "It's looking like a Frantic Friday, with getaway, school and commuter traffic building into the evening.
"And after such miserable cold temperatures recently, drivers are ready to make the most of any better weather. UK weather Met Office yellow weather warning for today after homes hit by lightning & Brits woken by thunderThe RAC said Bank Holiday Monday's train drivers overtime ban – set to see hundreds of services cancelled – will force more people into their cars.in making the railway more reliable."And an overtime ban, which sees services axed at the last minute, runs from Bank Holiday Monday on May 6 until May 11.
Network Rail said: "Some operators will not run any services on strike days, and the overtime ban may lead to short-notice cancellations."
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