Thunderstorms forecast for Birmingham August Bank Holiday weather - here’s when

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for the south east of England over the August Bank Holiday (August 26-28) - and it doesn’t cover Birmingham. However, thunder and heavy showers are expected over the weekend.

Several outdoor events are taking place as the summer holidays begin to draw to a close in and around Birmingham such as the UB40’s Homecoming gig at the Moseley Park, the Páirc Festival in Kings Heath and The Crooked House Festival in Lichfield as well as the free festival Birmingham Weekender in Birmingham city centre. To prepare for the adverse weather, it’s best to be prepared with rain-proof gear and brollies to hand.

The Met Office has announced the weather for the upcoming long weekend - here’s when those thunderstorms are due.

Friday (August 25)

It will be generally dry to begin the day but there’s an increasing chance of showers by lunchtime. These could possibly turn heavy with local thunder by the afternoon. It will be breezier and feel cooler than on Thursday. Rain is expected between 5 and 7pm.

The maximum and minimum temperatures on Friday expected to be 20 C degrees and 11 C degrees. Temperatures will soar up to 18 C at 4pm before coming down to 14 C at 10pm. Wind speed is expected to be 6-9 mph during the day and visibility will be between medium and very good. Pollen levels will be medium and humidity will be go down to 56% at 4pm before going to 87% at 10pm.

Saturday (August 26)

It will be often dry and bright to start the day, but scattered showers will develop with these turning heavy with a possibility of thunder. The Met office added: “Rather cool for late August, but feeling reasonable in any sunshine.” Rain is expected between 12-5pm with thunder predicted at 2pm.

The maximum temperature will be 19 °C and pollen will be medium. Temperatures will be 12 °C at 7am, 16°C at 4pm and 14°C at 10pm. Wind speed will be within 5-9mph with visibility being between good and very good. Humidity will be at 91% at 7am and will reduce to 80% at 10pm.

Sunday (August 27)

It will be a sunny start with some rain expected later in the day. The Met Office said: “Bright to start Sunday, then clouding over with some rain possible later.” Maximum temperature will be 18C and minimum 11C. Wind speed will be between 6-10mph. Humidity will be around 93% at 7am and will go down to 80% at 10pm. Visibility is expected to be between good and very good all day and pollen levels will be medium.

Monday (August 28)

Monday will be sunny with clear skies and warm but we can expect rain on Tuesday. The Met Office said: “Warmer and brighter on Monday with sunny spells. Further showery rain arriving on Tuesday. Breezy at times.” Maximum temperature will be 18C and minimum 11C. Wind speed will be between 5-10mph. Humidity will be around 91% at 7am and will go down to 82% by 10pm. Visibility is expected to be very good all day and pollen levels will be high.