High pressure, which has brought fine weather to the majority of the United Kingdom in recent days, is expected to persist for the majority of the country, as travel groups warn of a busy time on the roadways.
The warmest bank holiday weekend of the year might reach 24C with dry and sunny weather for many.
High pressure will continue to bring good weather to the UK through the weekend and into next week.
Monday was the warmest day of 2023 in Cardiff, with a temperature of 23.4 degrees Celsius.
Simon Partridge predicts 24 degrees Celsius Saturday and Sunday in southeast Wales and the Bristol Channel.
Other regions of the United Kingdom may experience temperatures in the high teens and early twenties.
Mr. Partidge stated, “We’re making progress. There are hints of summer.
It’s unusual for a bank holiday weekend to be so calm and sunny, so we’re not doing too badly.
Next week will be dry and sunny with a minor possibility of rain.
Met Office chief forecaster Paul Gundersen stated, “The jet stream located to the north of the United Kingdom is keeping unsettling weather systems at bay, allowing high pressure to prevail and bringing fine weather to the majority of the United Kingdom.”
“Due to the current position of the high-pressure system, we will experience a westerly airflow over the United Kingdom, which is a cooler orientation than if the air were to be brought up from the south and regions such as Spain and Africa.
Therefore, it is unlikely that we will experience a heat wave. But temperatures will reach the low 20s for many, especially in the South West and southern Wales.
Looking ahead, Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates stated, “Next week is the half-term week for a large portion of the country, and there is a strong indication that high pressure will continue to dominate our weather.”
Its precise position over the United Kingdom will determine the temperature, wind direction, and weather patterns for the next week, but indications are that the dry, bright weather will continue for the majority of the country with little rain.
Meanwhile, travel organizations warn of heavy traffic on the roads during the upcoming holiday weekend and half-term break.
Rod Dennis, a spokesman for the RAC, said, “We fully expect families to take advantage of the generally fine weather over the next few days, which is why we’re predicting the busiest late-May bank holiday since before the pandemic.
“In many regions of the United Kingdom, day excursions will be a prominent feature during next week’s half term, with popular routes to the coasts and countryside becoming congested.
“Leaving early in the morning or postponing travel until the evening is the most effective way to avoid inevitable delays.”
