Britons may experience an unusual surge in overnight temperatures later this month, with weather forecasts indicating that temperatures could remain as high as 22C during the night. According to the ECMWF weather model, regions in the West Midlands are expected to retain heat well after sunset, particularly on Wednesday, May 27. Shropshire might still be experiencing a balmy 22C temperature as late as midnight, while other areas in the south and west of the country are likely to hold onto warmer-than-usual temperatures.
Regions around Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, and parts of Cheshire could see temperatures staying at 21C into the early morning hours. Similarly, warm conditions are anticipated to persist in southwest Wales, including Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, where temperatures could hover around 21C.
Elsewhere, Northern Ireland is forecasted to have overnight readings of 20C across most areas, while Greater Birmingham, including Wolverhampton, might experience temperatures of around 20C. The southwestern regions, such as Bristol, Bath, and Somerset, are also expected to have a tropical-style night with temperatures near 20C. Even parts of southwest Scotland, including areas around Dumfries and Galloway, could see temperatures reaching 20C.
London is predicted to stay relatively mild at approximately 18C, while eastern areas like Norwich, Cambridge, and Northampton may experience cooler temperatures around 15C. The Midlands, including places like Leicester and Derby, are likely to have temperatures hovering near 19C.
Following a warm evening on May 26, where temperatures reached 23C in the Midlands and Shropshire, London saw 21C, and the South West and Wales experienced 22C temperatures. Earlier weather maps had hinted at a potential heatwave reaching 29C during the bank holiday period in southern and eastern England.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast from May 22 to May 31 suggests that Britons can expect very warm weather during the Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures significantly warmer than the previous week. The forecast indicates that high pressure will bring fair and warm conditions to the UK, with some possibility of showers in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Despite this, temperatures are expected to be above normal, providing a generally warm and dry weather pattern across the country.