The start of meteorological summer is today, but this afternoon plenty of showers around pushing eastwards. Some heavy downpours especially in northern areas, with warmer sunnier weather in the southeast. Showers persist into this evening in the north, but generally easing with clear spells in the south. This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the afternoon of 01/06/2025. Bringing you today’s weather forecast is Kathryn Chalk.