The shift in the weather comes a day after the country will bask in glorious sunshine with temperatures rising to 17C.
Weather maps show a massive rain bomb impacting many areas of the country (Image: WXCharts)
A 320-mile rain bomb is likely to smash into the UK as the latest weather maps show the unsettled conditions impacting Wales and half of England. Weather maps from WXCharts suggest that areas from Blackpool to Plymouth will be covered with rainy conditions on May 22.
The maps, which are prepared using the Metdesk data, show that the temperature level will oscillate between 9-12C during that period. Areas around Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton, and Birmingham are likely to be the worst affected, the weather maps have suggested. The shift in the weather comes a day after the country will soak in glorious sunshine with temperatures rising to 17C on May 21.
Unsettled conditions will leave many parts covered in the rain (Image: WXCharts)
According to the maps, the rainy conditions will continue to impact several parts of England until May 25 before conditions settle.
Areas around London will be massively affected by the rain bomb on May 23, as the weather maps have turned blue, indicating the possibility of wet conditions.
It comes as scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms brought a dramatic transformation to parts of southern Britain earlier this week. According to Netweather.TV, Saturday could start off grey and cloudy for much of England and inland Wales with a north-northeastern breeze coming down the North Sea. It soon brightens up, allowing the temperatures to shoot up.
Weather maps show temperature levels will remain between 9 and 12C (Image: WXCharts)
The Met Office’s long-range forecast between May 19 and 28 reads: “Most of the UK will be fine with sunny spells during the first half of this period.
“A few showers are possible in the southeast at first but otherwise the majority of places will be dry.
“Temperatures are likely to be above normal for the time of year. Into the bank holiday weekend and following week, a change in weather type is expected.
“More unsettled conditions are likely to develop, with weather systems moving in from the Atlantic.
“This will bring spells of rain to many areas, perhaps heavy at times, with a risk of strong winds in places.
“Some drier and brighter intervals are likely between systems. Temperatures will probably be near normal or slightly above.”
