Lead Weather Presenter Simon King reported that the UK is set to experience rising temperatures this week, with a potential high of 29C (82F) after Monday marked the warmest day of the year so far. St. James’s Park in London recorded a temperature of 24.5C, a mark that is expected to be surpassed, making it the warmest start to May on record. These high temperatures are coinciding with local elections in England on Thursday, with voters experiencing sunny and dry conditions with heightened UV and pollen levels.
As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to continue to climb, with Scotland seeing highs of 17C on Tuesday, Edinburgh and Belfast at 20C, Plymouth at 21C, Liverpool at 23C, Cardiff at 24C, and London at 25C. By Wednesday, temperatures are forecasted to be in the low to mid-twenties, with the hottest weather centered around London reaching 27C, a temperature not seen since 2018 in Cambridge.
Although cooler temperatures are predicted for Scotland and Northern Ireland on Thursday, the heat in southern England will persist, potentially reaching a record-breaking 29C, surpassing the previous record set in Lossiemouth in 1990 of 27.4C. This warm air mass is coming from southern Europe, traveling over the UK with high pressure ensuring sunny and dry conditions. However, there is a chance of heavy showers in England and Wales on Thursday as the humidity increases alongside the warmth.
As the long weekend approaches, temperatures are expected to decrease gradually, settling between 12C and 17C across the UK by Monday. Despite the cooling trend, most regions will remain dry with sunny spells and light winds, except for northern Scotland and eastern parts which may experience cloudier conditions. This spring warmth, while not classified as a heatwave, is consistent with ongoing climate warming trends where such weather patterns are expected to occur more frequently in the UK
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