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UK Heatwave: 22C Scorcher This Weekend!
8 May
Summary
- Temperatures may reach 22C in the UK this weekend.
- 40 counties in England and Wales to experience above-average heat.
- A north-south temperature divide is expected on Saturday.
The UK is anticipating a warm weekend, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach as high as 22C on Saturday. According to Met Office data, approximately 40 counties in England and Wales are predicted to experience temperatures above their seasonal averages.
A notable north-south temperature divide is expected on Saturday. While southern regions of England and Wales will bask in above-average warmth, indicated by orange on anomaly maps, areas in Northern Ireland, northern England, and parts of Wales may see cooler, below-average temperatures, depicted in blue.
Looking ahead to Sunday, southern areas of the country could still see highs of 19C, while the north might reach around 15C. The weather outlook for the early part of next week suggests variable cloud cover with isolated showers, followed by some rain and brighter spells on Tuesday.
