A new weather map indicates that a “mini-heatwave” is expected to hit northern parts of the UK, with temperatures potentially peaking at 14C in northern Scotland on May 3, a significant increase from the 10C temperatures experienced earlier in the week. Northern England and Scotland are likely to experience sunshine and warmer temperatures as high-pressure systems bring drier weather to the region. Other parts of the UK could see temperatures ranging from 18-22C between May 3 and 6, with Scotland and northern England receiving the brunt of the warm conditions.
The Met Office defines a heatwave as an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area, accompanied by high humidity. In the UK, temperatures must meet or exceed the maximum threshold for at least three consecutive days to qualify as a heatwave, with thresholds varying across different counties. The forecast also suggests that average temperatures generally rise by around 1C per week at this time of year. While the UK is expected to experience warmer temperatures, other parts of Europe, like France, are also forecasted to see high temperatures around 21C on May 3.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast for the UK from April 29 to May 8 predicts unsettled weather with rain clearing eastwards, leaving drier conditions on Monday. However, cloudier and wetter weather is likely to move in from the west and slide eastwards early next week, resulting in wetter conditions in southern UK and drier conditions in the north, especially in the north-west. Temperatures are expected to increase, potentially leading to a warm to very warm spell in certain southern and eastern regions before conditions become drier, cooler, and more settled towards the end of the period.
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