Temperatures are set to soar in up to 28 counties across the UK, with forecasts indicating that some areas could reach 20C and above soon. The ECMWF weather model suggests that a heat surge is on the horizon for Brits later this month, with temperatures potentially hitting 23C in certain regions.
The maps show that the highest temperatures will be seen in the south-east of England and along the south coast on April 29. However, warm conditions are also expected in East Anglia, the Midlands, and parts of Wales. Even in the northern regions, temperatures won’t be too cold, with highs of 18C in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland, and 16C in the Scottish Highlands.
It is predicted that the real heat will be felt in southern areas, with 28 counties likely to experience temperatures of 20C or higher on April 29. The Met Office anticipates that “high pressure” could dominate towards the end of the month, although there is a possibility of unseasonal April snow in some areas.
The Met Office’s forecast for April 21 to 30 suggests that initially, dry weather and sunny spells are expected due to high pressure located north of the UK. While scattered showers may occur in central and eastern regions, the east coast could be cooler with low cloud cover. Towards the weekend, unsettled weather is forecast to return, with potential wintry showers in northern and eastern coasts, and snow over Scottish mountains. However, this spell of colder weather is likely to be short-lived before high pressure attempts to make a comeback by the end of the month.
