The weather forecast for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The weather across the UK looks unsettled today, with showers or longer spells of rain for many. Some heavy, thundery downpours are expected on Friday and Sunday.
An area of low pressure will move north eastwards across the UK heralding a move to more changeable conditions from the southwest. It will remain mainly dry in the north and east whilst outbreaks of rain will affect the southwest. Temperatures will struggle under the cloud and cool onshore breeze in the northeast, but further south 21 °C is possible under more prolonged sunshine.
Friday will be a day of sunshine and showers, some of the showers could be heavy and slow moving at times with some thunder, lightning and hail. The showers will affect most parts of the UK, including London, with some more persistent rain affecting parts of eastern Scotland. Highs of 18-20°C are expected across much of England and Wales.
Today: Friday 5 May
A cloudy start with the odd outbreak of rain, becoming brighter through the morning but showers soon developing across the area, some of these perhaps heavy with a risk of thunder. Winds generally light and feeling mild outside of showers. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Tonight:
Showers dissipating into the evening with clear spells developing. Risk of mist and fog developing in these clear spells during the small hours of Saturday morning. Feeling mild. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
Saturday:
A cloudy day with perhaps a few fog patches around first thing. Outbreaks of rain then beginning to affect the area from mid-morning, heavy at times. Winds mostly light Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Dull start Sunday with patches of drizzle, becoming brighter but showers developing in the afternoon. Monday expected to be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Sunny spells and showers Tuesday.