UK braces for a late spring heatwave: Here’s what you need to know

A late spring heatwave is affecting several parts of the world right now, and parts of the UK are preparing for possible heatwaves as temperatures are forecasted to rise in coming days as high as 28C prior to the coming weekend.

On Thursday and Friday, most places will be dry with temperatures reaching up to 28C in south-eastern parts of England.

This marks one of the warmest weathers of the year so far, breaking all previous records. It has been observed that this will be the warmest weather of the year, surpassing the 26.6 C Celsius recorded at Kew Gardens. The prime reason behind the warmer weather is a significant change in the wind direction.

The weather was so cold last week because the wind was blowing from the north. It is expected that south-westerly winds blow in from the Atlantic, adding low pressure influencing the weather patterns.

The Met Office issued a heatwave in the UK for the three consecutive days with daily temperature surpassing a county-specific limit. Notably, the heatwave threshold temperatures vary across the UK. Greater Lonson records 28 Celsius whereas in Northern Ireland it is 25 Celsius.

Residents need to be cautioned as there is a possibility that a few places could meet the heatwave during Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

It is crucial to note that countries like Herefordshire and Worcestershire look most likely to experience extreme heatwaves. But we cannot completely predict at this time because a lot depends on whether showers develop over the bank holiday weekend.

Weather could be pleasant on Saturday, specifically in Scotland, Wales and western parts of England. 

It is pertinent to note that showers on Sunday should be restricted to southern England as an area of high pressure expands across northern parts of the UK. 

Additionally, an easterly wind is expected to develop which will keep North Sea coastal areas cooler on Monday.