Easter bank holiday weekend weather forecast revealed with yellow warnings issued across UK

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across large parts of the UK over Easter; This may be a disappointment for many hoping to enjoy the bank holiday weekend.

Wind warnings are in effect for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England on Saturday and Sunday, with peak winds of 80 to 90 miles per hour possible in some exposed areas.

The Met Office has warned that “very strong winds” will be experienced in the north-west of the UK from 18:00 on Saturday and will move into the North Sea by Sunday.

The exact density of the air, which the forecaster described as a “rapidly deepening area of ​​low pressure,” remains unclear. Peak winds of 50 to 60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60 to 70 mph expected in more exposed locations, the Met Office predicts.

There is a slight chance of very strong winds occurring in parts of Scotland, particularly in the West; Wind gusts of 80 to 90 mph may be possible in exposed areas for a while here.

Strong winds could cause some damage and disruption to travel, with a “small possibility of power outages” and mobile phone coverage being affected.

A second wind warning will remain in force in Orkney and the Shetland Islands until the end of Sunday as winds gradually ease over Easter Sunday. The Met Office warned that the islands could see peak winds of 60 to 70 mph, with a slight chance of 75 to 85 mph in some exposed areas for a while.

More generally, the UK can expect unstable weather over the bank holiday, with strong winds and rain likely to hit across the country. There may be drier and brighter transitions further south.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: “A significant drop of cold from Canada into the North Atlantic will impact our weather over the weekend, strengthening the jet stream and rotating a deep area of ​​low pressure towards the north-west of the UK on Saturday night. “This will lead to very strong winds developing later on Saturday and into Easter Sunday morning.

“We have issued a yellow warning for wind for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern parts of both England and Wales on Saturday night and into Sunday, where very strong winds may cause disruption. “Winds should gradually ease over Easter Sunday as the low pressure area opens towards the North Sea.

“Winds are generally expected to reach 50 to 60 mph, with 60 to 70 mph possible in open areas. There is a chance of very strong winds in the west of Scotland, with gusts of 80 to 90 mph possible. With warnings issued this weekend, we recommend checking our latest forecasts as the week progresses.”

Good Friday will be quite cloudy with some heavy showers. There will also be some bright interludes throughout the day. Windy conditions will occur in the Pennines; Scotland and Northern Ireland will experience cooler, brighter spells with sunny skies and showers, and winters will be harsh in the hills.

Temperatures will remain variable throughout the weekend, reaching as high as 14C across the South on Saturday, while cooler temperatures are expected to be in the single digits in the north.

This comes after the UK experienced its tenth warmest March in a series dating back to 1884, according to provisional statistics. With an average temperature of 7°C, March 2026 was the tenth hottest year on record last year. The hottest March for England remained in 1938.

Wales had its fourth warmest March and England had its sixth warmest March; Both countries experienced their warmest March since 2017.

Meteorology’s weather forecast for next week

Wednesday

A band of wind and rain across north-west Scotland will gradually move south-eastwards today, possibly reaching northern England and north Wales by the evening. Ahead of this, the fog is expected to clear early, but overall it is a cloudier day than Tuesday.

Nighty

The rain band will continue to move southeast, but will gradually taper off. As a widespread frost develops in the north, significant precipitation occurs on either side of it.

Thursday

Cloudy with some drizzle in the Far Southeast at first. Otherwise there will be drought with some sunny spells, although rain will arrive later in the North West. Early April temperatures are close to average.

Outlook from Friday to Sunday

We are very worried about the Easter weekend due to strong winds and rain across the country. Some drier and brighter interludes are developing, especially in the South East.