UK weather maps show 28C ‘heatwave’ on Saturday, May 23 | Weather | News
New maps show warmer weather coming later this month (Image: Getty)
Sweltering sunshine could scorch much of the country later this month, while parts of the UK are set to enjoy 28C. According to WXCharts, highs (between 26C and 28C) were felt in Oxfordshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, Kent, Suffolk, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and East and West Sussex.
The warm weather is expected to arrive on Saturday, May 23, and could mean millions of Brits will get the chance to have a barbecue or head to the beach park at the weekend. This year, May started with below-average temperatures due to the cold air coming from the north.
But warmer conditions look set to fall perfectly over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend; The mercury will remain stable in the mid-20s across much of southern England until Monday 25 May.
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New maps show sweltering conditions set to arrive in the UK on May 23 (Image: WXCharts)
The Met Office’s forecast for May 23 and the Bank Holiday weekend stated that there will be “drier interludes” affecting the south-east of the UK.
The statement said: “Variable conditions are likely to prevail initially, with low pressure generally around the corner. This means periods of rain or showers, some of which may be heavy and more intense in the north-west areas.”
“Drier interludes are expected, particularly across the south-east of England.
Warmer weather is expected to arrive later this month (Image: WXCharts)
“As this period progresses, high pressure will begin to build from the south and the weather will become calmer, although there may be occasional showers.
“Temperatures will start close to normal but will tend to rise as the period progresses, perhaps becoming quite warm by the end of the period, particularly in the south.
“Winds will generally be strong from the south-west during the first half of the period, then ease due to more settled conditions.”
A heat map showing warmer weather for Britain on 23 May (Image: WXCharts)
Met Office five-day forecast
For many, dry with sunny spells. Further showers, although not as heavy as Thursday’s, are expected to initially affect windy coasts; A few scattered showers will develop inland across England and Wales. I feel less cold than in recent days.
A few showers will drift south, but many areas will dry noticeably. Clouds and rain are coming towards dawn from the far west. There may be frost in rural areas.
A sunny morning for most. Clouds and rain in the far west will gradually move eastward as the day progresses, reaching the far east by late evening. It’s still cold.
Outlook from Sunday to Tuesday:
Sunny and showers are expected on Sunday. Most of the weather will be wetter and windier on Monday, with heavy and showers continuing on Tuesday. It’s slowly starting to warm up for many.
