The Met Office has forecasted a rise in temperatures this week, potentially reaching up to 24C, bringing warm conditions to people nationwide. Southern regions may see temperatures hitting 23C on Thursday and 24C on Friday, while northern areas could experience highs of 20C on Thursday and 23C on Friday.
According to the national weather agency, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be predominantly dry with sunny spells and some breeziness in the south. Showers are likely to move in from the west on Friday. Temperature anomaly maps indicate significant warmth across the UK on Friday, surpassing seasonal averages.
The GFS weather model predicts Friday highs of 22C, with the warmest temperatures concentrated in the south-east, particularly around London. Around 25 counties are anticipated to see temperatures at or above 20C.
BBC’s forecast also suggests sunshine for the week ahead, though showers are predicted for Friday. The BBC outlook includes showery rain in the south-east transitioning to drier conditions, cloudy skies with light rain in central and eastern areas, and clear spells elsewhere.
Wednesday is anticipated to be mostly dry with sunny intervals and a chance of isolated showers in the far southwest of England. Thursday is expected to remain dry and sunny for most regions, with breezy conditions across the UK. Friday may bring a mix of sunshine, clouds, and showers, particularly in the south-west.
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