Rain and wind may hit the UK this week but Met Office forecasters are hopeful the warm weather will return in time for the Jubilee weekend.
Strong gusts and rain will sweep across most of the country as a result of a strengthening of the jet stream. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Rudman said: "The strengthening of the jet stream increases the chances of low-pressure systems developing over the Atlantic being pushed towards the UK.
"Although there are still some details to be determined on the depth and timings of these lows, what we do know is that there's some unsettled weather on the way, with some strong winds likely from the middle of the week, especially in the north.
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"Weather of this nature isn't unusual in a UK spring, with changes in the jet stream frequently bringing interludes of unsettled weather."
Despite the gloomy forecast for this week, there is no need to cancel plans just yet, as the Met Office offers cautious optimism for the June bank holiday.
They said: "We're still some two weeks away from the Jubilee Weekend, but the long-range outlook shows a trend for some possible warm weather in southern areas, and closer to average temperatures further north."
However, reports of a heatwave are unlikely to come through. The Met Office's long-range weather forecast for Saturday, May 28 to Monday, June 6 reads: "Over the weekend, fine and dry weather with clear and sunny spells expected for most, however, some cloud and light showers remain possible, especially in the north and east.
"Despite a chilly start on Saturday, near-normal temperatures can be expected for most, perhaps feeling warmer in the south and southwest. Into the following week, the weather is likely to become more settled, with a few showers most likely to be seen in the north and east, where it may feel fresher and cooler.
"This means above-average temperatures away from the north and east, with drier conditions expected for most. As we move into the beginning of June, drier than average conditions are expected to persist overall."
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