This will represent an official heatwave in certain regions of the country. The south-east is forecast to be the warmest, though the Midlands and areas of Wales may also experience heatwave conditions over the Bank Holiday weekend, according to the Met Office.
Britons will be questioning precisely how long the warm weather will persist. The GFS weather model now indicates temperatures falling off sharply on Sunday next week.
Temperature anomaly charts display zones of deep blue spanning the UK, particularly across Northern Ireland, Scotland, the Midlands and eastern England. This signals where temperatures will probably fall well beneath the seasonal average, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/weather-forecast-heatwave-met-office-37194411">the Mirror</a>.
Minimum possible temperature charts show the mercury could sink as low as -1C in Scotland at approximately 6am. Lows of 1C are possible in Northern Ireland, with 3C across eastern England. Just five counties, all located in the south-west of England, appear set to reach double figures.
Met Office predicts record-breaking heatwave "It is likely that the May and Spring UK temperature records will be broken over the Bank Holiday weekend," Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Steve Kocher said. The current record is 32.8C.
The Met Office has warned that heatwave conditions are expected to take hold across parts of the south-east this coming Sunday, before potentially spreading "across central and western England and into parts of Wales".
The British Red Cross has released advice to assist people in staying safe during the approaching heatwave. Dafydd Beech, National Community Education Manager at the British Red Cross, said: "As we come into the summer months, warm weather gives us a chance to get out a bit more and enjoy ourselves. It's important to take care while you have fun with friends and family to avoid becoming dehydrated, getting sunburn or even heat stroke.
"Getting into the habit of taking steps whenever temperatures rise can really help. It can be simple things like wearing sunscreen, drinking plenty of fluids or ensuring you take breaks from the sun. Building these habits early means people are better prepared if hotter weather lasts longer."
