Financial institution vacation weekend might see hottest day of the yr to date with sunny climate for ‘overwhelming majority’ of UK

Temperatures might attain a excessive of 24C this financial institution vacation weekend making it the most popular of the yr to date with dry and sunny climate for a lot of.

High stress, which has introduced fantastic circumstances throughout the UK over the previous couple of days, is forecast to proceed via the weekend and into subsequent week.

The highest temperature of 2023 was recorded in Cardiff on Monday when it hit 23.4C.

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Forecaster Simon Partridge stated it might get even hotter over the weekend with highs of 24C doable in southeast Wales and across the Bristol Channel on Saturday and Sunday.

Other components of the UK might see temperatures reaching the excessive teenagers and early 20s.

Mr Partidge stated: “We’re slowly getting there. Hints of summer.

“For a financial institution vacation weekend it is fairly uncommon to be that dry and sunny, so we’re not doing too unhealthy.”

The dry and brilliant climate is more likely to proceed for many with little rain anticipated all through subsequent week.

Met Office chief forecaster Paul Gundersen stated: “The jet stream sitting to the north of the UK is holding unsettled weather systems at bay and allowing high pressure to dominate bringing fine weather to the vast majority of the UK.

“The present place of the high-pressure means we are going to see a westerly air move over the UK, a cooler path than if air was being introduced up from the south, and areas similar to Spain or Africa.

“Therefore, we are not likely to reach heatwave conditions, but temperatures will still be warm reaching the low 20s for many, particularly in the South West and southern Wales.”

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Looking forward, Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates, stated: “Next week is half term week for much of the country and there is a strong signal the high pressure will continue to dominate our weather.

“Its actual place over the UK will dictate the temperature, wind path and climate patterns, nevertheless, indications are that the dry, brilliant climate is more likely to proceed for many with little in the best way of rain all through subsequent week.”

Meanwhile, journey teams are warning of a busy time on the roads for the lengthy weekend and half time period break.

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis stated: “We fully expect families to make the most of the largely fine weather over the coming days which is why we’re forecasting the busiest late May bank holiday since before the pandemic.

“Into subsequent week and half time period for a lot of components of the UK, day journeys will even be a giant function with widespread routes to the coasts and countryside changing into busy.

“Getting away early in the morning or delaying trips until the evening are the best way to avoid the inevitable delays.”