Summary
Temperatures in parts of England and eastern Wales are expected to rise, reaching up to 26°C by Saturday. Despite this increase, it will not qualify as an official heatwave since it won't meet necessary criteria. Northern areas will continue to experience rain, while higher temperatures could occur in June, though details remain uncertain.
Key Facts
- Temperatures in some parts of England and eastern Wales might reach 26°C by Saturday.
- The warm weather is due to a weak ridge of high pressure over southern UK.
- An official heatwave requires temperatures to exceed a specific level for three days straight, which varies by region.
- This upcoming warm spell will not meet the criteria for a heatwave.
- Northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland will continue to get rain and showers.
- June might bring hotter weather, potentially reaching high 20s or low 30s Celsius from warm air moving in from Europe.
- There is a possibility of big thunderstorms with the hot weather in June.
- The forecast for June's weather remains uncertain as it is still nearly two weeks away.
