SUMMER is nearly over and many people have been left disappointed with the weather this August.

Cloudy skies and wet weather has dominated the forecast this August and July’s heatwave feels like years ago.

Forecasters at NetWeather recently predicted that some parts of the UK could reach 27°C this coming month - but has the forecast changed and will Lancashire be so lucky?

Here is the current Met Office forecast for September:

The long range forecast for the UK seems to dash any hopes we may have of another heatwave as the weather is set to be wet and unsettled in the coming weeks.

The start of September is predicted to be mixed with rain and strong winds forecase.

The MetOffice said: “Showers or longer spells of rain, together with strong winds, may affect north-western areas, with these conditions spreading southeast to other parts of the UK at times.

“Temperatures are expected to be near average, perhaps warmer in the south and east.”

While winds are expected to be light at the start of the month they are expected to pick up as time goes on.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Winds likely to be light at the start of the period before perhaps increasing through the week, particularly if the unsettled weather arrives from the west.

“Temperatures most likely remaining close to, or above average, with warm spells likely at times.”

In Blackburn specifically, the weather for the next seven days seems cloudy and unsettled.

Here is the Met Office forecast for Blackburn:

Tuesday 31 August:

Today’s weather is set to be cloudy with the occasional spell of sunshine between 3pm-5pm.

There is a 10 per cent chance of rain at 8pm.

Highs of 19°C and lows of 12 °C.

Wednesday 1 September:

The start of the new month looks set to be grey.

Thick cloud coverage is predicted and there is a 10 per cent chance of rain all morning and afternoon.

It’s set to be slightly cooler than today with highs of 17 °C.

Thursday 2 September:

Thursday’s weather is looking brighter than the rest of the week with sunny skies forecast between 4pm and 7pm.

Highs of 18°C and lows of 10 °C are in the forecast.

Friday 3 September:

Friday’s weather is identical to Thursday’s with cloud coverage until around 4pm when the sunshine will come through.

Highs of 18°C and lows of 10 °C are also predicted.

Saturday 4 September

The start of the week is set to be cloudy with occasional sunny spells between 4pm-7pm.

However, it will be relatively mild with temperatures reaching 19 °C.

Sunday 5 September

You might need your rain coat on Sunday as there is a 40 per cent chance of  light rain at 4pm.

Temperatures are set to reach 20 °C.

Monday 6 September

Stay inside if you can on Monday 6 September and rain is forecast between 10am until 7pm.

Temperatures are set to reach 19°C.

 

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