Later next week

Turning unsettled
Winds picking up
Showers or rain
Drier interludes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39826211 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Thursday 11 May 2017 to Saturday 20 May 2017:

Thursday will be mostly dry and fine, with warm sunny spells for much of the central swathe of the United Kingdom at first, perhaps cloudier with patchy rain in the far north. There is the risk of thicker cloud and outbreaks of rain spreading northwards into southern parts during Thursday, continuing further northwards into Friday, possibly turning heavy and thundery at times. Generally staying rather unsettled with outbreaks of rain or showers likely to affect all parts during the weekend and into next week. The rain will possibly be heavy at times, with the chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the south. It will be rather breezy at times, with stronger winds in the west and northwest. Temperatures varying around normal, although probably warm at times in the south and east.

UK Outlook for Sunday 21 May 2017 to Sunday 4 Jun 2017:

Confidence remains low regarding the weather details that are most likely to affect the United Kingdom during this period. However, it looks like the unsettled conditions are likely to prevail at first, before becoming more settled at times by the end of May, especially for southern areas. By late May into early June it appears more likely that high pressure will affect the United Kingdom, bringing settled and warmer weather for most.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Later next week

More unsettled
Breezy
Showers or Rain
Chilly

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/39810265

Complete u-turn from the beeb now they've swapped chilly to generally warmer in 48 hours

Further ahead

Outbreaks of rain

Thunder possible

Generally warmer 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39829590 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Friday 12 May 2017 to Sunday 21 May 2017:

Friday will see a noticeable change for many of us. The dry weather we have become used to is likely to be replaced by significant rainfall, and later, by heavy showers. This breakdown in the weather will happen in the south first, so Scotland will probably stay dry and warm, though breezy, until Saturday. It will stay changeable into next week with outbreaks of rain likely to affect many, especially in the northwest. The rain could be heavy at times, with the chance of thunderstorms, most likely in the south. It will be rather breezy some of the time, with stronger winds in the northwest. Temperatures will be near-normal in the northwest but rathe warm further southeast.

UK Outlook for Monday 22 May 2017 to Monday 5 Jun 2017:

Confidence remains low regarding the weather details that are most likely to affect the United Kingdom during this period. Changeable weather is likely to prevail at first, with rain at times, especially in the north and west, before it becomes more settled and drier by the end of May, especially in southern areas. By late May and into early June it appears more likely that high pressure will affect the United Kingdom, bringing settled and warmer weather for most.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Further ahead

Spells of rain

Wettest in NW

Generally warm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39838692 

BBC monthly outlook

Monday 8 May—Sunday 14 May
All change please, all change.

Into the start of this week this pattern doesn't look to change, at least at first. High pressure will slowly wriggle around close to the UK through Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a predominantly dry picture, some sunny spells but often quite a lot of cloud - especially in the east. It's all change though towards the end of the week and with some rain on the way and I'm sure that will come as welcome news to gardeners and growers. The rain will push in from the south coast through Thursday and Friday with perhaps even some heavy and thundery bursts.

Monday 15 May—Sunday 21 May
More rain on the way!

During this time the weather is likely to stay more unsettled with outbreaks of rain and showers affecting all parts at times, but more especially in the northwest of the country. Once again the rain could be heavy at times with the continued risk of thunderstorms. With lower pressure it will be breezier across the UK than it has been recently, with temperatures around the seasonal norm. However, with the wind direction initially coming in from the south or southwest temperatures could for a time be a little warmer than average, especially in the southeast.

Monday 22 May—Sunday 4 June
High pressure returns?

As we head towards the end of May and the start of meteorological summer it looks like high pressure will once again become established within the vicinity of the UK. At this stage it looks like the high pressure will initially build from the south or east perhaps then moving to a more central position over the UK; however there is considerable uncertainty in this at this stage. With higher pressure in the southeast then it is likely to be drier than average here, but elsewhere rainfall is likely to be around average.

Next week

Looking further ahead towards June and the start of meteorological summer what will the weather have in store?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Saturday 13 May 2017 to Monday 22 May 2017:

It will remain changeable across the UK on Saturday, with bands of rain moving north and eastwards. Wet and windy conditions may move across the northwest into Sunday, but it will become drier in the southeast. Away from the northeast it will be rather warm, with milder nights than of late. Into next week it will be more unsettled in the northwest, with outbreaks of rain here. Further southeast it will be drier, brighter and milder, however still with the possibility of some showers that could possibly be thundery. It will be rather breezy some of the time, with stronger winds in the northwest. Temperatures will be near average in the northwest, but rather warm further southeast.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 23 May 2017 to Tuesday 6 Jun 2017:

Towards the end of May a rather mixed period is most likely, with the more unsettled conditions across the northwest, with rain here at times. It will remain drier in southern and south-eastern areas though. Temperatures will tend towards the seasonal average, or will be slightly below this for some. Into early June it appears more likely that high pressure will affect the United Kingdom, bringing settled and warmer weather for most, however confidence is low at this stage.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Further ahead

Spells of rain
Wettest in NW
Generally warm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39852363 

Further ahead

Spells of rain
Wettest in NW
Generally warm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39852363

Quite a disappointing update. Appears the BBC are expecting a lot more rain than the models are showing. I think talk of drought will be all but over by the end of next week. Thinking more about localised flooding with heavy rain in the forecast.

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Met office update

UK Outlook for Sunday 14 May 2017 to Tuesday 23 May 2017:

Many of us are likely to get a good deal of sunshine on Sunday, though a few more showers will arrive. Some more substantial rain and stronger winds could well affect the north-west later. Temperatures are likely to stay warm in the east, but become lower in the west. Into next week it will be more unsettled and windy in the northwest, with outbreaks of rain here and near average temperatures. Further southeast it will stay drier, brighter and possibly turn very warm and humid for a time. However, there will still be the chance of some heavy and possibly thundery showers. It will be rather breezy some of the time, with stronger winds throughout in the northwest.

UK Outlook for Wednesday 24 May 2017 to Wednesday 7 Jun 2017:

Towards the end of May a rather mixed period is most likely, with the more unsettled conditions across the northwest, with rain here at times. It will probably remain drier in southern and south-eastern areas though. Temperatures will tend towards the seasonal average, or will be slightly below this for some. Into early June it appears more likely that high pressure will dominate the United Kingdom, bringing dry and warmer weather for most, however confidence is low at this stage.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Next week

More unsettled
Wettest in NW
Warmest in SE

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39865649 

For want of a better pun, the wet spell seems to be being watered down by all of the media outlets now??

Met office update

UK Outlook for Monday 15 May 2017 to Wednesday 24 May 2017:

After a dry start for most on Monday, a band of rain and stronger winds will slowly move north-wards across western areas. Temperatures are likely to stay warm in the southeast ahead of the rain, but become lower in the west. Through the rest of next week, a northwest/southeast split is likely to prevail. It will be more unsettled and windy in the northwest, with outbreaks of rain here and near average temperatures. Further southeast it will stay drier, brighter and possibly turn very warm and humid for a time. However, there will still be the chance of some heavy and possibly thundery showers. It will be rather breezy some of the time, with stronger winds throughout in the northwest.

UK Outlook for Thursday 25 May 2017 to Thursday 8 Jun 2017:

Towards the end of May a rather mixed period is most likely, with the more unsettled conditions across the northwest, with rain here at times. It will probably remain drier in southern and south-eastern areas though. Temperatures will tend towards the seasonal average, or will be slightly below this for some, with chilly nights possible. Into early June it appears more likely that high pressure will dominate the United Kingdom, bringing dry and warmer weather for most, however confidence is low at this stage.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Next week

Warm start
Rain in northwest
Cooler end of week

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/39879006 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Tuesday 16 May 2017 to Thursday 25 May 2017:

Remaining unsettled and windy in the northwest with persistent rain, particularly over the hills on Tuesday, possibly moving southeastwards on Wednesday. Meanwhile it's likely to be drier, brighter and possibly very warm in the southeast with some sunshine although it will feel humid. By the end of next week and into next weekend, cooler changeable conditions will filter southeastwards across the UK. Cloud and rain in the northwest is likely to move southeastwards. This will introduce cooler air across the country with some rain and stronger winds, but there will be some drier and brighter interludes too. Towards the end of this period, it's likely to remain changeable in the northwest, but drier conditions are likely to prevail in the southeast.

UK Outlook for Friday 26 May 2017 to Friday 9 Jun 2017:

Towards the end of May a rather mixed period is most likely, with the more unsettled conditions across the northwest, with rain here at times, although it will probably remain drier in southeastern areas. Temperatures will tend towards the seasonal average, or will be slightly below this for some, with chilly nights possible. Into early June it appears more likely that high pressure will dominate across the UK, bringing largely dry and warmer weather for most, however confidence is low at this stage.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Next weekend

Turning cooler
Changeable
Rain at times
Breezy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/39879006 

AccuWeather European Summer Forecast doesn't paint a warm picture for the UK

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/2017-europe-summer-forecast-heat-to-dominate-the-south-storms-to-rattle-germany-and-poland/70001611 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Wednesday 17 May 2017 to Friday 26 May 2017:

Patchy rain looks set to move erratically south-eastwards on Wednesday. Probably staying warm or very warm in the southeast of the UK, but fresher weather following the rain across the northwest. Through the rest of next week and into next weekend, cooler changeable conditions will filter south-eastwards across the whole of the UK. Cloud and rain in the northwest is likely to move south-eastwards at times. This will introduce cooler air across the country with some rain and stronger winds, but there will be some drier and brighter interludes too. Towards the end of this period drier conditions are likely to prevail, with more in the way of fine weather developing, though it could remain changeable in the far northwest.

UK Outlook for Saturday 27 May 2017 to Saturday 10 Jun 2017:

Towards the end of May a rather mixed period is most likely, with the more unsettled conditions across the northwest, with rain here at times, although it will probably remain drier in south-eastern areas. Temperatures will tend towards the seasonal average, or will be slightly below this for some, with chilly nights possible. Into early June, confidence reduces, but a mixed spell of weather looks most likely, with rain or showers for many areas interspersed with drier conditions. Temperatures are likely to be near average, but perhaps becoming warm or very warm at times too.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Next weekend

East/West split
Turning cooler
Rain in east

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39904098 

Finally the BBC have cottoned on to the fact that it isn't going to to be 25c and sunny next week. This has been showing in the charts for days now. Yet again they are behind the 8 ball. As I have said and been ridiculed for....unsettled and increasingly cool. Quelle surprise.

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