The BBC Weather service predicts a considerable chance of thunderstorms on both Friday and Saturday of the August bank holiday weekend, but the Met Office disagrees, forecasting a dry Saturday with no thunder on either day. The two forecasters are, however, in agreement that Sunday and Monday will be sunny with temperatures in the early twenties.
Forecasters Split on Bank Holiday Thunderstorms
After successive heatwaves, Londoners have welcomed the cooler weather, and those with gardens have been pleased to see rain forecast for the second half of August. However, thunderstorms are less welcome, especially over the bank holiday weekend. BBC Weather indicates a considerable chance of thunder and lightning on both Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, accompanied by rain. Rain is also expected on Thursday, August 26, and Friday, August 27.
The BBC, like other meteorologists, operates on a probability scale. If the chance of thunder, lightning, and rain is high enough to be worth mentioning, it appears in the forecast, but it is not a guarantee, especially when forecasting several days ahead.
Met Office Predicts Dry Saturday, No Thunder
In contrast, the Met Office predicts different weather. While it agrees that Friday will probably see some rainfall, it foresees a dry Saturday and, crucially, no thunder on either day. Both forecasters agree that Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1, will be sunny with temperatures around the early twenties, so it will not be too hot.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Friday
The partial lunar eclipse is due on Friday, and stargazers hope it will not be obscured by stormy skies. Following the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse earlier this month, the lunar eclipse is another exciting event. The Royal Museums Greenwich explained that roughly 93 per cent of the Moon will be obscured by Earth's deepest shadow at the eclipse's peak. This significant coverage makes it one of the more impressive partial lunar eclipses that observers in the UK and Ireland will have had the opportunity to experience in recent years.
