Warm weather on the way

Warm weather on the way

After an unsettled start this week we are going to see a lot of very warm, locally hot, and at times sunny weather across the UK as high pressure builds to dominate our weather.

As warm air moves in northwards from southern Europe temperatures are likely to reach the high 20°C in the south by Thursday and the mid 20°C further the north from mid week onwards.

As the warm air moves in from Europe temperatures are likely to reach the high 20°C in the south by Thursday and the mid 20°C further the north from mid week onwards. By Saturday we could see temperatures topping 30°C in one or two places.

As well as warm days in many areas night-time temperatures could also be above average giving us some warm, muggy nights potentially making it difficult to sleep.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Harris said: “Bank Holiday Monday is still a long way off in forecast terms and there is still a lot uncertainty about what weather we can expect, and where. That said over the preceding weekend it will probably become cloudier and less hot from the west with some outbreaks of rain, which could be heavy and thundery at times. Eastern and south-eastern parts will more likely than not stay dry, sunny and locally hot through Saturday too and possibly beyond”.

With the high temperatures and goods spells of sunshine UV levels will be high and it is important to remember to protect against sunburn.

The highest temperature recorded in the UK so far this year is 25.8C at Gravesend and Faversham on 16 May. This was the highest temperature since 34.4C was reached on September 13 last year in Gravesend, marking the peak of a warm spell mid September 2016.