Brits are set to bask in glorious sunshine again next week with the mercury rising to 24C in a mini heatwave. Last Saturday the UK had its hottest day of the year so far with 24C and we could see that high reached again before the end of the month.
This week temperatures have dropped with low pressure systems sweeping in from the south and west bringing rain to many areas and the outlook over the coming days, including the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, is set to continue to be sunshine and showers.
But weather maps from WX Charts later show the mercury soaring across the country thanks to warm air moving in from the south. The jet stream, a large-scale and high-altitude wind current, is bringing warm and dry air from the Iberian peninsula towards the UK.
It can significantly increase temperatures and bring prolonged periods of warm weather and according to weather maps, the temperatures could reach as high as 24C in parts of southern England.
The jet stream is expected to arrive on Thursday, April 24, before temperatures increase over the following weekend. The charts show the mercury hitting 23C in London at 6pm on Saturday, April 26, before climbing to 24C a day later.
Meanwhile, temperatures will reach 22C in Bristol, 21C in the Midlands and 21C on the south coast of England. There will also be highs of 24C in Norfolk on April 27. For Wales it is set to see temperatures of 20C over that weekend with the warmest weather coming in Cardiff at 6pm on April 26.
According to the Met Office long-range forecast there will be “dry and sunny” weather where temperatures are also expected to be “around or slightly above average” across the UK.
And it states for April 22 to May 1: “Many areas probably starting this period on a rather showery note, with central and southern parts of the UK more likely to see the heaviest and most frequent showers.
“These will likely be quite slow-moving with the chance of thunder in places. With time, high pressure is expected to become more dominant across the UK, but the shower risk may persist, more likely further to the south, at least towards the end of April.
“Given often light winds and for some, a fair amount of sunshine, it should feel pleasantly warm by day, though areas subject to onshore winds and perhaps also most cloud, especially North Sea coasts, may remain somewhat cooler. Some chilly nights remain likely, especially where skies are clear.”
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