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The weather agency has predicted sweltering temperatures will approach 30°C in parts of the country this weekend, but forecasts also suggest unstable conditions will be seen in some parts of the country.

Maps show rain falling across much of Scotland on Sunday, while parts of northern England are also drenching.

Maps show rain is expected to occur in every county in Scotland except Moray and Aberdeenshire.

As for England, the showers look set to hit the whole of northern England from the Scottish Borders to Lancashire, missing out on Greater Manchester as well.

While light rain may be seen in Northern Ireland, no rain is expected in Southern England and Wales.

You can see Meteorology’s rainfall forecast on the map below.

The Met Office has also predicted potential heatwave conditions in south-east England this weekend.

Forecasters are predicting high temperatures above 30C for London next week.

Temperatures are expected to rise to 28C in London on Saturday and 32C on Monday.

This follows a record-breaking June heatwave in Norfolk, which saw the mercury soar to 37.7°C; This was the hottest June day on record.

Met Office chief scientist Professor Stephen Belcher said: “Human-caused climate change has made such events more likely and more intense.

“It is sobering to see temperatures like this in the UK in June.

“Events like this highlight the effects of climate change, with very high temperatures and humidity impacting sectors as diverse as transport, energy and water supply, as well as significant health impacts from heat stress.”