Mapped: Where temperatures could hit 30C in this week’s heatwave
The UK is set for a scorching bank holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to soar to 30C in some parts of the country.
After a week of unstable conditions and below-average temperatures, the sun will bring plenty of warmth for the long weekend.
According to the Met Office, those living in England can expect temperatures to reach the low 20s from Thursday; Those in the central and eastern regions may see the mercury approaching 30 degrees.
The above-average warm weather means the UK is likely to experience a heatwave, as temperatures are forecast to reach at least 28°C for five consecutive days.
However, weather forecasters are predicting some rain, especially in the north of England and Scotland, as warm weather brings moisture.
Temperatures are expected to rise by 23 degrees in the south-east of England and 20 degrees in the central and northern parts of England from Thursday. The Met Office says conditions will be slightly cooler in coastal areas, but most areas in the south will experience hot, dry weather.
Northern and western regions are more likely to experience scattered rain and cloudy, windy conditions, according to forecasters.
Forecasters say the weather will become increasingly hot and humid on Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach 27C in Greater London and Cambridgeshire, with 22C to 25C across large parts of England.
People in the south-east of England can expect strong sunshine, while in the north it is expected to be cloudier.
As we approach the bank holiday weekend, much of the country is preparing for sunshine as temperatures remain warm. Forecasters are predicting a top temperature of 29°C in the south-east of England, while the mercury will rise to between 20°C and 25°C in the rest of the UK.
The fine weather is expected to continue on Sunday, with temperatures rising to 31°C in Greater London and 26°C elsewhere in the south-east. High temperatures of 21 to 27 degrees are expected across the rest of the UK, with sunny skies expected for most days.
Bank holiday Monday will bring beautiful, warm conditions to much of the UK; There will be high temperatures of 29 degrees in the south and slightly cooler temperatures in the north.
The weather will continue to be sunny on Tuesday, with a high of 27 degrees forecast for London.
Forecasters say conditions will remain warm and sunny for most of next week.
“Over the next week, high pressure is generally expected to continue across much of the UK, with fair weather expected to continue across much of the country,” the Met Office said.
“There may be cases where the low pressure in the north may cause short-term rain in the northern parts, but generally good weather will prevail. Temperatures are expected to be above normal, with light winds, it is expected to feel very hot at times.”
