The United Kingdom is bracing for potentially record-breaking temperatures on Friday, with forecasts predicting highs of 28C. The upcoming warm spell, anticipated to coincide with the Bank Holiday weekend, follows a period of cooler weather earlier in the week. The current highest temperature for the year, set on April 8 at 26.6C in Kew Gardens, may soon be surpassed, as the Met Office projects London to hit 27C on Friday and possibly reach 30C over the weekend.
Various regions in England and Wales are expected to experience the heatwave as well. Manchester could see temperatures soar to 29C by Sunday, while Bristol and Swansea might reach 28C and 27C, respectively.
Jo Robinson, a weather producer at Sky News, expressed some caution about the possibility of temperatures reaching the 30s this weekend, citing its rarity for May. However, the GFS weather model hints at a potential surge to 32C by June 3 if the 30C mark is not reached this weekend.
The warmest conditions are anticipated in the south-east, though parts of the north-west and Yorkshire could also witness temperatures climbing to 30C. Southern Scotland may see highs of 27C, with Wales at 26C and Northern Ireland at 25C, according to the latest maps.
Maps depicting temperature anomalies on June 3 indicate widespread areas of deep red and orange across the country, signaling temperatures well above the seasonal average.
The Met Office’s outlook for Thursday to Saturday highlights a transition to drier, brighter, and warmer conditions by Thursday, with Friday and Saturday expected to be very warm. However, there is a possibility of sporadic rain or thundery showers during this period.
Tony Wisson, the deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, anticipates a prolonged period of warm, settled weather across many parts of the country extending through Sunday and Monday. He also notes the potential for isolated instances of thundery rain but assures that temperatures will remain warm or very warm through the weekend.
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