Portions of Wales and southwest England are expected to experience the highest temperatures of the year thus far, preceding a week of pleasant weather for the majority of the United Kingdom.
Today may be the warmest day so far this year.
In western regions of the United Kingdom, temperatures could reach a balmy 26C (79F), which would surpass the 2023 high of 25.1C (77F) recorded in Porthmadog on Tuesday.
The Met Office stated that Wales or southwest England could break the record once more.
Rachel Ayers, a meteorologist, added, “We’d be looking at this somewhere in the west, probably similar areas, parts of Wales, and possibly southwest England.”
She said a south breeze, especially around the English Channel, will alter temperatures.
Eastern beaches will reach 15C (59F) and 16C (61F) on Sunday. While interior areas will reach 18C (64F) and 20C (68F).
It follows a UK high of 23.9C (75F) recorded in Porthmadog on Saturday.
Beyond Sunday, mild and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the week; however, this is not a heatwave.
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon stated, “As next weekend approaches, there is a possibility that temperatures will reach the mid-20s. Though not a heatwave, temperatures will rise later next week and into the weekend, especially in the south.
Mr. Dixon added that the high pressure responsible for the milder weather will persist for the “foreseeable future.”
Any precipitation will be extremely rare.
Mr. Dixon predicted isolated light rains for Northern Ireland and Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The south is predicted to warm up this weekend, but isolated rain is likely.
“Western regions, including parts of Wales and the southwest of England, are expected to experience longer periods of sunshine, but for the overwhelming majority of the country, the weather will be very pleasant and sunny.
The weather will be marginally warmer than average, but not significantly so.
