By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist
June 27,2014; 9:05PM,EDT
While dry weather prevailed for the start of the Wimbledon Championships, showers and thunderstorms threaten to cause some interruptions on Saturday.
A slow-moving storm system that returned a bit of rain to London starting Thursday will bring another round of showers and a thunderstorm to the All England Club on Saturday.
An all-day soaking rain will not unfold Saturday, allowing some matches to be squeezed in between the showers and thunderstorms. However, players and spectators should not be optimistic of the prospect of no interruptions.
"While the precipitation will not be continuous, any rainfall on Saturday could be enough to cause delays on outside courts," stated AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Eric Leister.
The greatest opportunity for such delays will be Saturday afternoon, which will prove to be more active than the morning hours.
It is not out of the question that an isolated thunderstorm in South West England drops pea-sized hail.
The unsettled weather and accompanying clouds will hold temperatures to a more seasonable high of the upper 60s F (lower 20s C) Saturday, preventing a repeat of the early week warmth that sent temperatures to the upper 70s F (around 25 C).
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Even though the Centre Court roof will keep matches going through any adverse weather, Leister reported that it will create a different environment for players.
Tennis Channel analyst Justin Gimelstob noted, "When the roof closes, Wimbledon becomes an indoor event with a completely controlled environment, no sun nor wind which favors the more aggressive player."
Andy
Murray of Britain kisses the trophy as he poses for photographers after
winning against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Men's singles final
match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London,
Sunday, July 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus, Pool)After a break in play on Sunday, an isolated and brief shower or two will likely keep London and the All England Club damp for play Monday.
Rain could have a greater impact on the semi-finals and finals later next week as a slow-moving storm system reaches the United Kingdom.
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