UK weather: Exact date sunshine to return with temperatures soaring as Met Office gives verdict on heatwave
THE Met Office have revealed the exact date sunshine will return with temperatures set to soar.
After months of wind and rain forecasters said high pressure over the weekend will bring dry and more settled conditions for many Brits.
Some much awaited high pressure moves in from the Atlantic on Saturday.
It’s a cold start though with the possibility of some frost, especially in the north.
Light winds and sunshine will make the day feel pleasant with temperatures hitting the mid-teens.
The southwest is likely to see the most prolonged sunshine, the Met Office said.
There is some cloud and rain expected in the far north of Scotland and Northern Ireland but for most it’s a fine and dry day.
However it is set to be cold overnight with a frost most likely in southern areas.
High pressure is still in place on Sunday although showers are possible in some northerly and eastern areas.
It will probably be cloudier overall than Saturday especially in the north and east but still enjoying some sunny spells too.
That milder air spreads across the UK with temperatures up a touch compared to Saturday.
Forecasters also gave their verdict on whether we’ll expect a heatwave.
Deputy chief meteorologist Mark Sidaway said: “Don’t expect a heatwave.
“Temperatures will be close or a little above average but feeling warm in the sunshine and light winds.
“The high will also bring with it a good deal of dry weather for most of the country although some northern and perhaps eastern areas will see a little rain at times.”
While high pressure is likely to stay close to the UK next week it is expected to drift west.
Don’t expect a heatwave.
Mark Sidaway
This could allow some cooler weather and showers back into some eastern areas especially.
Today sees a chilly start with a warm front bringing showers to northeastern and eastern areas.
Through the morning and into the afternoon the cloud will build once again.
There will be showers in some places but elsewhere things stay dry, cloudy and rather cool with temperatures at 10/11°C for the majority.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Heavy blustery showers continue down the east where still fairly breezy.
Elsewhere winds lighter than of late, and mostly dry with some sunny spells, although generally cloudier than Tuesday.
Patchy rain and drizzle arriving in Northern Ireland.
Tonight:
Rain and drizzle sinks into Wales and the far southwest. Elsewhere showers mostly dying out and winds easing.
Rain arriving in the far northwest later. Chilly overnight with patchy frost.
Thursday:
Chilly to start with some sunshine through the morning in the south, before turning breezy as cloud and patchy rain sinks south through the day.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Settled conditions developing from Friday with some sunny spells especially in the west.
Temperatures slowly increasing for many although likely cloudy and cool on the east coast.