UK weather maps turn bright orange for 24C scorcher – 17 areas above 22C | Weather | News
Brits can expect to see a mild heatwave in the coming weeks.
Weather maps from WXCharts, which use MetDesk data, are bright orange, showing a scorching 24-degree forecast over several days of temperatures.
Most of the great weather occurs in the south; London and Surrey experience maximum temperatures of 23 degrees.
Areas across the Midlands are also expected to see temperatures around 20C.
Temperatures are expected to remain at similar levels on Thursday, May 21, and then rise again before the weekend.
Temperatures will reach 24C in some parts of the UK as weather maps turn orange on Friday 22 May.
Devon and Dorset are expected to reach temperatures of 23 degrees or higher; Other areas near the sea also experience high temperatures.
London is predicted to be the hottest spot, reaching 24C.
Despite the warmth in the south, other parts of the UK won’t be basking in the sun.
Maximum temperatures in Scotland will be just 15C; this is almost 10C colder than some parts of the UK.
Despite the predicted warm weather, the Met Office’s long-range forecast suggests some rain may also occur during this period.
The Met Office forecast covering May 15-24 says: “Variable and at times quite unstable conditions are likely to prevail throughout mid-May, often with low pressure nearby.
“This means periods of rain or showers, some of which may be heavy, for many places, although some interludes are also expected to be drier.
“Overall, temperatures will likely be near or slightly below normal, with winds generally out of the northwest. By the end of this period, pressure may increase towards the southwest, which could bring more dry air here.”
