The United Kingdom is set to experience a significant temperature surge on Friday, May 1, with the mercury potentially reaching 26C in some areas. The Met Office has indicated that it will feel "humid for many" across the country.
Temperature Forecast
The national weather agency predicts highs of 26C in southern regions, while northern areas are expected to see temperatures rise to 24C. The warm weather is set to continue into the weekend, with Saturday, May 2, forecast to bring highs of 23C in the south and 20C in the north.
Anomaly Maps
Temperature anomaly maps, as reported by The Mirror, show the UK covered in areas of deep red on Friday, indicating where temperatures are expected to rise well above the seasonal average. The ECMWF weather model predicts highs of 23C in the south-east of England, particularly in and around London. Afternoon highs of 22C and 23C are also forecast for the Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Counties to Sizzle
The ECMWF model suggests that as many as 38 counties will see temperatures hit 20C or above on Friday. The full list is as follows:
England
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Cheshire
- Derbyshire
- Devon
- Durham
- Essex
- Hampshire
- Herefordshire
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- Middlesex
- Norfolk
- Northamptonshire
- Northumberland
- Nottinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Suffolk
- Surrey
- Sussex
- Warwickshire
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire
- Yorkshire
Scotland
- Aberdeenshire
- Banffshire
- Berwickshire
- Morayshire
- Nairnshire
- Ross-shire and Cromartyshire
- Roxburghshire
- Sutherland
Friday's Detailed Forecast
According to BBC Weather, Friday's forecast states: "A band of cloud and showers will sweep into many western parts tomorrow. Eastern areas will be sunny and warm, particularly in south-east England. Showers will later push east into north-east England."
Residents across the listed counties are advised to prepare for a warm and humid day, with the potential for some showers later in the day as the weather system moves eastward.
