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Britons can finally expect a stretch of sunny warm weather later this week, with the Met Office forecasting above-average temperatures and “very warm” days.
Temperatures may soar as high as 25C as much of the country will finally see an end to this spring’s heavy rainfall. It comes after the bank holiday weekend ended in a washout, thanks to thunderstorm warnings and downpours for much of the country.
Ten days of sunshine are set to follow one of the wettest Aprils on record since 2012, and the sixth wettest since the series began in 1836, according to provisional statistics from the Met Office.
There was 55 per cent more rain than the average seen in parts of the country last month, however, many will start to see a much drier month ahead.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast up until 18 May predicts some “very warm days” ahead, with temperatures set to be above averages for this time of year.
“High pressure will slowly build in this week, helping to settle the weather down for much of the UK, with most parts seeing some sunny spells,” a Met Office spokesperson said.
They added: “Very locally by the end of the week we could see temperatures approach 24 or 25C.”
The forecaster’s long-range predictions from Friday say warmer, drier and finer weather may be brought on by high pressure across the UK.
There will however still be some patchy mist and fog in places each morning,” the forecast reads.
“Northwestern parts of the UK are likely to be the exception to this, with more in the way of cloud and rain at times here.
“The high is likely to maintain its influence into the weekend before starting to weaken during the following week. So a continuation of largely fine weather seems likely for most through the first few days, before a return of less settled conditions during the week.
“Temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal for early May, with some very warm days possible.”
However, following this spell of pleasant May weather, conditions next week are likely to turn more changeable across the country, with rainfall expected to be above average in most areas and a few thunderstorms likely. Temperatures are due to be closer to normal for this time of year.
MET OFFICE 5-DAY OUTLOOK
Tuesday:
A cloudy start with mist and fog clearing through the morning and sunny spells developing for most, away from parts of Scotland and northern England. Dry for many although a few showers will develop. Feeling warm in the sunshine.
Tuesday night:
Evening showers soon fading leaving a generally dry night with clear spells. Low cloud spreading in from the North Sea and some mist and fog in the south and west.
Wednesday:
Mist, fog and coastal low cloud soon clearing to leave another dry day with sunny spells. Outbreaks of rain and stronger winds reaching the far north and northwest later.
Thursday to Saturday:
Largely fine and dry with variable amounts of cloud and some sunshine. Outbreaks of rain affecting the north and northwest at times. Feeling increasingly warm.
