Temperatures are set to rise across the UK next week, with the Met Office predicting highs of 24C in some areas. Advanced weather modelling maps show that 27 counties will see the mercury surge above 20C on Wednesday, following the snow, rain and wind brought by Storm Dave over the Easter weekend.
Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday, along with a risk of power cuts. However, all weather warnings have now been lifted. The UKV weather model indicates that temperatures will reach 20C or higher across a large swathe of England, with the warmest conditions expected in the south, south-east, east, and the Midlands.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: “On Tuesday, warmer air moves in across England and Wales from the near continent through Tuesday and into Wednesday. We will see temperatures rising to the low 20s, with highs around 20C or 21C on Tuesday, and possibly 23C or 24C come Wednesday. The sunniest skies on Wednesday may be limited to south-east England, where 23C and 24C is most likely.”
Tuesday's forecast predicts highs of 18C in the north and 23C in the south. For Wednesday, northern areas should reach 19C while southern areas could see 24C. The warm spell marks a sharp contrast to the recent unsettled weather, offering a welcome respite for many.
