Weather forecast maps for the UK indicate that seven counties are expected to experience warm temperatures of 24C or higher in less than two weeks. The Met Office predicts that this warmer period will follow showers and extended periods of rain as Atlantic frontal systems move across the country, with the wettest conditions anticipated in the northwest and the driest in the southeast.
According to data from WXCharts, sourced from MetDesk, by 6pm on Saturday, June 13, a significant portion of the UK is poised to enjoy warm to mild weather conditions. Southern England, the Midlands, and Wales are projected to see temperatures in the low 20s, except for certain coastal areas in the southwest, where temperatures will remain in the late teens.
London is forecasted to reach 26C, with neighboring counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Berkshire also likely to experience temperatures between 24 and 25C. In the northern regions, temperatures are expected to hover in the late teens, while Northern Ireland is anticipated to be cooler, with temperatures in the mid-teens.
Looking ahead, the Met Office reports that Monday will be overcast, with rain moving eastward from the west, especially heavy in western areas. Winds are expected to be moderate to fresh, lighter in the north, and temperatures are likely to align with seasonal norms.
For the period from Tuesday (June 2) to Thursday (June 4), the weather is predicted to remain unsettled, with episodes of rain, showers, and thunderstorms. Hail is a possibility during thunderstorms, and temperatures are set to be notably cooler compared to the previous week.
In the extended forecast from Friday (June 5) to Sunday (June 14), the Met Office anticipates variable weather conditions initially, with Atlantic frontal systems traversing the UK, bringing intermittent showers or longer spells of rain, with the wettest conditions in the northwest and the driest in the southeast. Strong winds may impact certain regions, particularly the northwest. Later in the period, higher pressure and drier weather may prevail, especially in the south, and temperatures are expected to remain relatively close to average levels.