UK weekend heat peaks at 27C before rain
The UK will see a warm weekend with temperatures reaching 27C in the south-east on Sunday, before Atlantic weather systems bring a return to wet and windy
Temperatures are set to rise again this weekend, with parts of southern England expected to reach 27C (81F) on Sunday. However, wet and windy conditions are forecast for Friday across the northern half of the UK, according to a BBC Weather report.
Low pressure systems continue to arrive from the Atlantic, primarily affecting northern and western Scotland. High pressure over southern England and Wales will block and weaken these fronts. This high pressure is contributing to ongoing drought conditions and hosepipe bans in that region.
Friday's mixed conditions
Friday will feel cooler across central and southern England and south Wales. A brief spell of morning rain will be followed by sunny afternoon spells. Temperatures there could still reach 22C (72F), and it should feel less humid.
Northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and north Wales will have a breezy day. Sunny spells will be interspersed with a scattering of showers, which could be heavy in the west. Eastern areas of Northern Ireland and Scotland will see fewer showers and more sunshine. Gales are expected for exposed coasts and hills in western Scotland.
Warmth builds for Saturday and Sunday
Saturday is forecast to be fine and dry for England and Wales as hotter air arrives from France. Scotland and Northern Ireland will also see a lot of dry weather, though western areas may have a few showers with more cloud in the afternoon.
Sunday will be cloudy and damp for many in Northern Ireland and western Scotland. South-westerly winds will bring warm, humid air from Europe, making it feel hot in the sunshine for England and Wales. Eastern Scotland is also likely to stay dry with sunny spells.
The BBC report provides the following temperature forecasts for Sunday:
| Region | Expected High Temperature |
|---|---|
| South-east England | 27C (81F) |
| Northern England, South-west England, Wales | 24C (75F) |
| Northern Ireland, Eastern Scotland | 20C (68F) |
Outlook for next week
There is uncertainty about how long the weekend warmth will last. The forecast suggests Atlantic weather systems will likely bring westerly winds and areas of rain at times in the coming week.
On Tuesday, a deep area of low pressure may bring stormy conditions. The report states it is "currently too far away to predict if it will happen with any certainty as well as where the strongest winds and heaviest rain will be." The BBC advises checking its weather app and website for the latest hour-by-hour forecast and monthly outlook.
