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UK Shifts From Bank Holiday Heat to Midweek Rain as Ex‑Erin Drives Change

The Met Office expects a west‑to‑east rain band with frequent, sometimes thundery showers on Wednesday as temperatures return to average.

A geothermal satellite image issued by the National Weather Service on Aug. 25, 2025, shows a band of rain moving away from the East Coast and over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Overview

  • Temperatures peaked near 29C on Monday, with Wales and Northern Ireland logging their warmest August bank holiday Mondays on record, according to the Met Office.
  • A rain band pushed into Northern Ireland late Monday and spreads east today, with locally heavy bursts and a fresher feel following the hot spell.
  • Heavier rain is expected to cross much of the country on Wednesday, with the Met Office flagging a risk of thunder, hail and gusty winds, especially in western areas.
  • Forecasters say the remnants of Hurricane Erin are energising the jet stream and promoting low pressure, bringing a more unsettled pattern into the weekend.
  • No UK weather warnings were in place as of the latest updates, but coastal forecasters highlighted large waves on western beaches and rougher seas.