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UK weather forecast – Brits set to bask in 22C sunshine next week as hot Atlantic air hits the country
BRITS are set to bask in 22C sunshine next week as a hot Atlantic air hits the UK.
The mercury will soar far above temperatures usually expected around this time year from Saturday May 22.
The weather will improve next week after a week of stormy weather[/caption]
People enjoying the nice weather in Hyde park last week[/caption]
Hot air will hit the UK from the Atlantic[/caption]
London and Leeds will see the highest temperatures while the rest of the country will see temperatures in the teens.
In the midlands, of England and Wales peak temperatures will be between 15-17C.
But by Monday May 24 the mercury will fall to 14C.
But before the heatwave Britain will be smashed by a week of heavy rain with thunderstorms set to batter the UK.
Weather charts show up to 57mm of rain will fall between Monday and Sunday this week.
Gemma Boothroyd looks at the bluebells at Tregothnan in Cornwall[/caption]
People drinking outdoors in a pub garden in Wimbledon Common[/caption]
Holidaymakers and beachgoers flock to the beach at the seaside resort of Lyme Regis[/caption]
The Met Office’s long range forecast from May 13 to May 22 says: “Cloudy on Thursday starting with outbreaks of rain and showers, especially in the southwest of the UK.
“Showers are expected to become more widespread during the day, with these heavy and potentially thundery for the south. The breeziest conditions expected in the far northwest.
“Remaining showery for the rest of the week with the chance of a brief settled spell from the west into Friday.
“The unsettled theme then continues through the remainder of this period, with longer spells of rain and showers in between, the clearest conditions are most likely in the north.
“It’s likely to be breezy at times; especially around coastal areas, where gales may occur. Temperatures will be near to or slightly below average, though with the formation of overnight frosts becoming unlikely.”
But leading bookmaker Coral makes this summer odds-on at 1-2 to be the hottest on record in the UK as the early forecasts point to sizzling temperatures.
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The firm makes it evens for the UK to have its hottest ever temperature this year, while it is 2-5 that there is a hosepipe ban.
“It looks as though we have some scorching weather to look forward to this summer. Our betting suggests we may be set for the hottest summer ever in the UK,” said Coral’s John Hill.
“We are not ruling out the UK having its highest ever temperatures this year, while a hosepipe could be on the cards,” added Hill.
