The UK is set to enjoy a balmy Bank Holiday Monday with temperatures reaching 18C in parts of the south-east, as thousands head to the coast. Seven counties surrounding London—Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Greater London—are forecast to see the warmest conditions, according to weather maps.
British Weather Services senior meteorologist Jim Dale said: 'It'll be mostly dry with light showers for far southern counties of both England and Wales (South of the M4 corridor), as well as the far north of Scotland. Distinctly cool in the far north, with average seasonal temperatures elsewhere, peaking at about 18C in the London area.' He added that while fair weather is expected for most, it 'won't be a standout in any respects.'
The Met Office reported that Bank Holiday Monday will remain changeable, with lingering cloud and scattered showers across southern and central areas. Deputy chief forecaster Mark Sidaway noted: 'But these should be lighter and fewer than over the weekend.' The south coast is expected to see highs of 16C, while northern areas could reach up to 15C.
Foggy conditions are predicted for much of southern England in the morning, followed by light drizzle along the south coast for most of the day. Evening thunderstorms may develop between Exeter and Brighton. In the north and north-east, it will feel fresher and cooler, with some scattered showers possibly turning wintry over higher ground in the far north-east. Winds will be mostly light to moderate, though stronger at times in the far north-east.
