Ben Rich

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Ben Rich

Published10 minutes agoA yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office with heavy rain set to affect parts of the UK over the Easter bank holiday weekend. The warning covers parts of south-west England on Good Friday and Saturday, where up to 75mm (3in) could fall. Other places will also see some wet weather but it will not be a complete washout. There will be sunny spells which will lift temperatures slightly above the April average. It means mixed prospects for bank holiday travellers.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Shireen Jordan |Ben Rich

Spring is when many of us look forward to more daylight, sunshine and warmer weather, but it is also a great time in the calendar to look up in the night sky. This year we've had aurora displays, a partial solar eclipse, and for the next 10 days, with clear skies permitting, you can enjoy the Lyrid meteor shower. This celestial event happens every year between mid to late April, visible as short-lived streaks of light in the sky.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Ben Rich

Published11 minutes agoThe Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain across parts of the UK. Wales, western England and Northern Ireland are set to be worst affected with the risk of localised flooding and travel disruption on Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected more widely across the UK and strong winds will also be a feature. It marks a big change from the exceptionally dry, warm and sunny weather that has dominated for the first half of this month.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Ben Rich

Published12 minutes agoApril showers have been in short supply so far this month - but that looks set to change this week. The area of high pressure that has kept the UK largely dry and sunny over the last few weeks is retreating with low pressure taking its place. That will bring rain for many areas and even the chance of some thunderstorms. A Met Office yellow warning has been issued covering Wales and parts of western England during Tuesday and Wednesday.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Ben Rich

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / Step counterApril showers are unlikely to be much of a feature as we move into the new month. Instead the UK weather promises to be largely dry this week with lots of spring sunshine. It will often feel pleasantly warm with daytime highs likely to reach 20C (68F) in places. However cool breezes will develop, suppressing temperatures for some - especially around the coasts. There will also be some chilly nights with a touch of frost possible.