UK weather maps turn deep red as 26C heat could beat the hottest day of the year | Weather | News
The Met Office is predicting temperatures will rise to 26°C across the UK this week, which will make Britain warmer than some of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations.
The Met Office’s latest forecast predicts highs of 26C in southern areas on Friday, while temperatures of 24C can be expected in northern areas. Scorching weather is expected tomorrow; The temperature is expected to be 24 degrees in the south and 22 degrees in the north.
By contrast, temperatures in the Greek resort town of Zante are only expected to reach 19C on Friday, while sun seekers in Benidorm, Spain will have to make do with a moderate 21C.
Temperature anomaly maps turned dark red before Friday, signaling the mercury would rise well above seasonal normals across large parts of the UK. The hottest day of the year so far was recorded at 26.5C, meaning Friday could potentially surpass that figure.
The UKV weather model predicts a top temperature of 25C on Friday, with the south-east of England experiencing the warmest conditions. The mercury can also reach 24 degrees in the Midlands and Yorkshire.
Temperatures are expected to reach 20 degrees or above across most of England, except the south-west. Data also shows parts of north Wales and southern Scotland could reach 21°C.
The Met Office warned of possible thunderstorms on Friday despite “hot and humid” conditions. The forecast reads: “Hot and humid with sunny skies on Friday and a few heavy showers or thunderstorms. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny and showery, some heavy with thunderstorms. It will be a bit cooler.”
The BBC is predicting a combination of sunshine and showers on Friday. The forecast is as follows: “On Friday, it will be more cloudy in the north, with one or two showers in the afternoon. Further south and west, a mix of scattered showers and sunshine. Temperatures will increase in the south and southeast.”
“Over the weekend, the weather will become more mixed and cloudy, with frequent scattered showers and thunderstorms across England and Wales. Further north will be cloudier with lighter showers.”
“Over the weekend, the weather will become more mixed and cloudy, with frequent scattered showers and thunderstorms across England and Wales. Further north will be cloudier with lighter showers.”
