Temperatures are set to explode close to 30C next week as early maps show practically all of the country is set to enjoy warm conditions, to the joy of most people
Brits are set to sizzle in huge temperatures approaching 30C in only a few days’ time, with all of the United Kingdom set to enjoy the joyful conditions.
The latest maps by WX Charts shows there will be scorching top temperatures of 27C in Greater London by 6pm on Wednesday, May 14, and Thursday May 15. The conditions will not just be enjoyed by those in England’s capital, as it will also extend elsewhere in the UK. Oxford, Coventry, Manchester and Liverpool could have temperatures as high as 26C. Glasgow and Edinburgh looks as though they will be around 25C, while Belfast will also easily break the 20C barrier.
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The Met Office ’s long range forecast for the period reads: “Much of this period is looking dry across most of the UK, with clear or sunny spells for many areas, as high pressure likely dominates the weather pattern across the UK.
“However, at the start of this period, thicker cloud with some rain or showers, which could be heavy and thundery, is likely to affect at least the southwest of the UK, with a chance that more of the UK gets affected on Monday.
“The end of this period may also be more unsettled, particularly towards the south or southwest, with rain or showers possible again.
Winds will mostly be light with daytime temperatures likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year, although there is a chance of some chilly nights in places.”
Thanks to high pressure lingering over Europe the UK has enjoyed a relatively dry spring so far, albeit with relatively low temperatures. Ian Lisk, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, explained: “It’s all to do with our old friend, the jet stream. Weather typically moves across the UK from west to east, but the north-south amplification of the jet stream has enabled areas of high pressure to hang around in the vicinity of the UK.
“This means our share of the more typical unsettled weather has been deflected away from us. It is a bit unusual for it to have been this persistent, and with the consequences of it bringing the very, very dry spring we’ve had.”
Today’s forecast shows it will be mostly sunny, with a few rain showers. It reads: “Staying mostly dry, with sunny intervals and a few isolated showers.
“Feeling warm in the sunny spells, but chilly at times around southern coasts with brisk winds. Chilly again overnight.”
For those already looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast says: “Remaining mostly settled with long clear or sunny spells Friday and Saturday. Turning cloudier from the southwest on Sunday with an increasing chance of showers, perhaps thundery. Rather chilly overnight.”