The UK is set to enjoy a bank holiday heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 25°C, according to the latest weather maps. The GFS weather model suggests the mercury could hit 25°C around London and in north-west England on Sunday, May 24, while highs of 24°C are expected in southern England, parts of Northern Ireland, and central and northern Scotland.
On bank holiday Monday, May 25, temperatures could again rise to 24°C in the far north of Scotland and north-west England. Almost every part of the UK is forecast to see temperatures of 20°C or above over the two days. Temperature anomaly maps show the entire country shaded in red, indicating values above the seasonal average.
The Met Office has confirmed that conditions could become rather warm, particularly in the south. Meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth said: "By the end of next week and the start of the bank holiday weekend, temperatures could be above average... We could be closer to the mid-20s, possibly, for some areas, in the south-east, by the bank holiday weekend."
The GFS model indicates that 18 counties will experience temperatures of 24°C or higher across the weekend, all located in England, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. The Met Office's long-range forecast for May 19 to 28 notes that high pressure is likely to build from the south, bringing more settled weather with occasional showers and temperatures rising as the period progresses.
