Britain is set to bask in temperatures of up to 24C next week, making parts of the country warmer than the Greek island of Zante, after Storm Dave brought wind, rain and snow to millions over the weekend.
The Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings as Storm Dave battered the UK, with up to 30cm of snow expected in parts of Scotland and a risk of flooding and power cuts. However, all warnings have now expired, and forecasters predict a dramatic warm-up.
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.”
This would make parts of Britain hotter than popular holiday destinations such as Zante, where temperatures are only expected to reach 21C on Wednesday. The Met Office forecast also predicts highs of 18C in the north and 23C in the south on Tuesday, with northern areas reaching 19C and southern areas 24C on Wednesday.
BBC Weather’s forecast for next week states: “Tomorrow will be drier and warmer, with patchy cloud in the early afternoon before clearing to sunshine for most later. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be sunny and mild for most, especially in south-east England.”
