The UK should start preparing for its “properly warm first day of summer” as temperatures could rise by the end of the 1930s this week, forecasters say.
Temperatures are expected to rise to 30 degrees in some parts of England over the next weekend, which could lead to thunderstorms.
The Met Office says a northwesterly wind is also likely over the weekend, which could bring cooler temperatures, however, there is a chance the warm weather will remain southerly.
“There haven’t been many exceptionally warm days or hot days this year, but that will change,” said Steven Keates of the Met Office.
“We’re ready to see a brief warm-up period by the end of next week.”
Keep reading to find out what the weather will be like in your area.
South East England
The south-east of England could experience temperatures of 32 ° C (89.6 ° F) on Friday, although Keates added: “Maybe it could be a little warmer than that … mid-1930s are possible.” .
If the prediction is accurate, Britain will be warmer than Portugal, Jamaica, Costa Rica, the Canary Islands and Cyprus.
It would also mean the hottest day of the year to date, overshadowing the 27.5 ºC (81.5 ºF) record set in mid-May at Heathrow.
“We should get over it comfortably on Friday and potentially get over it, or get closer to it on Wednesday and Thursday as well,” Keates said.
Temperatures could also reach 34ºC on Saturday before cooling off on Sunday.
East of England
As in the rest of England, temperatures are expected to be very warm on Thursday, however, this region could experience scorching highs of possibly 38C (100.4F) on Friday and 34C (93.2F) on Saturday.
West of England
Temperatures will peak at 20 degrees on Friday this week, ahead of a hot weekend of possible highs of 35C (95F) on Friday and 34C (93.2F) on Saturday.
Northwest England
Meteorologists predict that it will remain largely dry and sunny in the northwest this week, although the sun will become foggy at times. It will heat up significantly over the weekend, with Manchester’s size experiencing highs of 33C (91.4C) on Friday and 32C (89, FC) on Saturday.
East Midlands
The Meteorological Office predicts that it could potentially become “very hot” in the region on Thursday and Friday after a fine, dry week.
Temperatures are expected to rise to 32 ° C (89.6 ° F) on Friday and possibly 35 ° C (95 ° F) on Saturday before the expected rainfall and cooler weather on Sunday.
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West Midlands
The weather will be similar to the East this week, with temperatures starting to rise by 20 degrees on Friday. Some cities in this region, such as Birmingham, could see highs of 33C (91.4F) on Friday and 35C (95F) on Saturday.
Yorkshire and Humber
The Met Office predicts varying amounts of clouds and sunny periods this week, and that will potentially become very warm during the day, but some cool nights are possible locally. Temperatures could reach 32C (89.6F) on Friday and 25C (77F) on Saturday.
Wales
This week it will be dry and sunny in Wales, with temperatures reaching 23 ºC (73.4 ºF) on Tuesday and expected to increase from Wednesday. It will stay dry for the rest of the week with plenty of sun, sometimes becoming foggy, and will become warmer mainly in the east while feeling cooler in the west. Cardiff temperatures are expected to reach 31 ° C (87.8 ° F) on Friday and Saturday.
Scotland
It will sometimes be cloudy in the north, but otherwise there will be a lot of dry, bright conditions towards the borders, and it will be warm on Thursday and Friday, with a maximum of 22ºC (71.6F). Meteorologists say there is likely to be a northwesterly wind over the weekend, which could bring cooler temperatures.
Northern Ireland
Belfast will be cloudy at times this week, but there will be a lot of dry, bright conditions towards the capital, and it will feel quite warm on Thursday and Friday, possibly reaching a maximum of 26ºC (78.8F). However, some rain can be expected on Saturday along with a drop in temperature around 13 ° C (55.4 ° F).