Weather forecasters predict a ‘mini-heatwave’ for Britain in the coming week, following a period of dreary, rainy weather. Varied conditions marked the Easter bank holiday weekend, with dry spells in eastern regions since Good Friday and heavy downpours in northern and western areas.
The Met Office anticipates intermittent sunshine and showers in the upcoming week, with a surge of summer-like warmth expected to settle in. Above-average temperatures over four days are projected, with maximum temperatures in the high teens or low 20s Celsius, around 10 degrees Celsius above the late April average for inland areas by Tuesday.
The temperature anomaly map depicts a deep red hue across most of the British Isles, indicative of the expected temperatures. Somerset, in particular, is forecasted to experience temperatures in the low 20s early next week, with a high of 21C from Monday to Thursday.
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The shift to higher temperatures is attributed to an incoming high-pressure system.
The weather outlook for the weekend indicates mostly dry conditions, occasional bright or sunny spells especially in the east, patchy rain in Cornwall, and temperatures above average.
The updated forecast for the near future suggests fine and warm weather primarily in the south and the possibility of a nationwide extension over the following days, although it may transition to more changeable and cooler conditions mid-week.