Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
Summary
High pressure will bring drier and sunnier weather to the UK this weekend, with temperatures rising to near or slightly above normal for August. Despite recent heavy rain, the drought continues across much of England and Wales, and water shortages are expected to persist until significant rainfall replenishes water supplies.Key Facts
- Heavy rain this week caused some flash flooding but is ending as high pressure builds.
- Saturday and Sunday will have sunny spells and temperatures reaching 19-25°C in England and Wales.
- Nights will be colder, dropping as low as 3-4°C in some rural parts of Scotland and northern England.
- Rain is likely again next week, with an uncertain outlook for September weather.
- Over two-thirds of England and all of Wales remain in drought conditions.
- The National Drought Group will meet weekly to manage the drought response.
- The drought will only end after months of steady, significant rain refill reservoirs, rivers, and groundwater.
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