Celebs who have escaped the UK as BBC weatherman says rain will continue throughout August

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Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag The UK has been experiencing an unusual and un-summer-like bout of rain in recent weeks, leaving many wondering what's causing the dreary weather.

BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker sheds light on the culprit - the "jet stream." Normally found over the north Atlantic, near Iceland during summertime, the jet stream has been flowing further south than usual, affecting the UK's weather.Tomasz humorously refers to the jet stream as the "rain and wind superhighway" since it delivers rain and storms when it's close to the UK.The current jet stream is more powerful than normal, resulting in the persistent rain.Tomasz warns that if high temperatures persist over the UK, the jet stream will continue to bring unsettled weather from the Atlantic, while Mediterranean countries bask in scorching heat.

There is hope on the horizon, as some computer models suggest the jet stream may start to weaken and move northwards from the middle of August.

However, weather predictions can change quickly, so it may not be time to stash away your umbrellas just yet.Despite the rainy spell, temperatures have only been slightly below average, with a muggy feel rather than a true autumn or winter chill.The upcoming week is expected to maintain the current pattern, with unsettled weather, showers, and longer spells of rain predicted by the Met Office.