Not again! A repeat of last year's wash-out summer predicted as off-course jet streams return, bringing heavy showers and cold weather all week- but at least it's lovely today
- Wet and windy week ahead reminiscent of last Summer's record breaking downpours
- Jet stream pattern thrown off by strong winds similar to last year
- Today's sunny spell short-lived with rest of May dominated by showers
- Early concerns over the impact wet weather could have on festival season
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Today's spot of sunshine will be short-lived, according to forecasters who predict a wet and windy rest of the month.
As the Summer months approach, forecasters say weather patterns are reminiscent of those behind last year's wash-out.
After enjoying temperatures of up to 22.2C last Bank Holiday Monday, the UK is set to cool down in the coming days, with widespread blustery showers and threats of thunderstorms.
Sunny Sunday: Don't be fooled by today's good weather. Forecasters say it won't last and the coming weather holds prospects of strong rain and wind
A couple stroll under a canopy of a blossoming cherry tree in Harrogate, North Yorkshire this morning, taking in the pleasant weather
The cherry blossoms have a short flowering season. Today's warm weather is not set to stay, according to forecasters
Wet and windy weather is due to arrive tomorrow. Joggers and dog walkers have taken advantage of today's sunny spell
Blustery: Fierce winds are said to be on their way, because of the position of the Jet Stream
Deserted: Britain's beaches were packed last Bank Holiday Monday, but the weather has since taken a turn for the worse
Met Office forecaster Reid Morrison said: 'Unsettled weather ahead is due to the jet stream being further south than normal, allowing low pressure systems to track across the UK rather than further north.
'It certainly looks like the jet stream will remain further south than normal for the next nine days.
'Last summer’s unsettled weather was also due to the jet stream being further south than normal.'
Last year's record breaking downpours made it the wettest Summer in England and Wales in 100 years.
The jet stream's southerly position is said to have caused the freak downpours. Forecasters warn a similar pattern is developing now.
MeteoGroup forecaster Nick Prebble said: 'Low pressure normally passes north-west of the UK, but high pressure is expected north-east of the UK next week, with the jet stream moving south towards the Bay of Biscay.
Be prepared: Carrying an umbrella for the rest of the month is advised, after forecasters release grim predictions for May
Braving the rain: The Queen sheltered from the rain in a hooded raincoat at the Royal Windsor Horse Show this week
'This is expected to be the catalyst for low pressure passing over central or southern parts, with the tendency for more widespread rain.
'The jet stream can get stuck in a rut, as with the awful weather last summer when it was further south than normal.”
Forecaster Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said there is potential for 'Rain, some heavy with an increased risk of flooding, and stronger winds.
He said: 'The festival season could be affected and this needs watching, with events including Glastonbury not too far ahead now.'
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