London is set to experience its hottest day of the year so far on Friday, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures to reach 28 degrees Celsius. The warm spell marks a significant shift from an unusually cool May and is expected to persist into next week across much of England and Wales.
Heatwave conditions possible
A heatwave could be officially declared in the capital by Sunday if temperatures remain at 28C for three consecutive days in the same location. The Met Office defines a heatwave as when a location records a threshold temperature for three consecutive days. For London, the threshold is 28C.
Weekend outlook
While scattered thundery showers are possible on Saturday, temperatures could potentially exceed Friday's peak if these hold off. Most of England and Wales, along with parts of Scotland, are also expected to see above-average temperatures, with the south-east and East Anglia experiencing the highest heat.
In full, London set for heatwave this weekend as temperatures set to reach 28 degrees.
