Brits have been told to get out their hats and sunglasses as a mini heatwave boasting temperatures of 22C is on its way, and will hit the country by the end of the month.
New weather maps have revealed that the scorching conditions could appear from Wednesday, April 30. According to the data, by WXCharts, major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester will experience the best temperatures.
However, London, Cardiff and Southampton should follow closely behind. On the maps, which are highlighted a summery orange and yellow, even Scotland is expected to reach up to 20C in Edinburgh.
Over in Ireland, temperatures will be much cooler, with highs only predicted at 17C. The welcomed news comes after a mixed month of conditions, with Brits experiencing sunshine and cool snaps.
In a recent forecast, James Madden from Exacta Weather said: “The recent cooler and unsettled conditions of late could also have been a less potent version of what we were expecting for several days later and are now likely to be replaced with more of a high-pressure-influenced weather pattern… later next week (not perfect but definitely more settled and much warmer from later next week).”
According to Met Office’s long-range forecast, temperatures could be “slightly above normal”. The forecast, which is dated between April 25 and May 4, stated: “Most likely dry and often bright across much of the UK at the start of this period, although more cloud, and some rain are possible across western areas.
“Little changes through the first weekend, although the chance of a few heavy showers increases across the south. Into the following week, it will most probably be high pressure dominated, with large amounts of fine weather, and perhaps the odd heavy shower, especially in the south.
“However, there is a small chance of an alternative scenario coming off, with cloudier and wetter weather more extensive, especially across the south and west of the UK. Winds are most likely to be light, with temperatures probably at or slightly above normal.”
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