The UK is set to welcome a heatwave next week with temperatures across the nation expected to soar above 30C, with the warmth expected to stick around for a few days.
WXCharts weather maps, that use MetDesk data, have turned a deep red showing the sweep of hot air that is entering the UK.
The forecast shows that by Thursday, May 28 the capital could see highs of 32C whereas elsewhere temperatures may reach highs of 30C.
View 2 ImagesThe weather map has turned red to show high temperatures will hit the UK (Image: WXCharts)
This will mark the first official heatwave of the year for the UK, as temperatures are set to sit comfortably above 27C for a prolonged period.
According to the Met Office “warm weather” is forecast for much of the UK, with areas in the south set to experience the most of the sunshine, as some regions will reach 29C by Tuesday evening.
On the Wednesday and Thursday, highs will continue as Brits can expect the hottest temperatures of 2026 so far.
Temperatures begin to climb over 30C on the Wednesday as Surrey is expected to see the most of the heat.
Surrounding counties will also reach the high twenties, with Hertfordshire, Hampshire and Berkshire forecast to reach 29C.
Areas in the West Midlands will also climb to the top of the twenties with Shropshire reaching 29C.
The majority of the rest of the county will comfortably sit above 27C.
In Scotland, temperatures will not be as high, but there will be warms of 22C.
The heat will peak on Thursday, with areas reaching 31C and 32C.
London and surrounding areas will climb above 30C on Thursday as the West and East Midlands will also reach 29C.
- London
- Kent
- Surrey
- East Sussex
- Hampshire
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Hertfordshire
- Bedfordshire
- Cambridgeshire
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The Met Office’s long range forecast says: “Through the following week, high pressure is expected to broadly remain in place for much of the UK, and fine weather is likely to continue for most of the country.
“There may be occasions where low pressure to the north may bring some brief spells of rain across northern parts, but in general fair weather will dominate.
“Temperatures are expected to be above normal, feeling very warm at times with light winds.”