Scotland is set for a warm weekend in Scotland on the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday as temperatures will rise.
The Met Office predicts the mercury will soar above average for June as conditions are to stay dry and bright over the four-day weekend.
Average temperatures range from 15C to 17C in June, so it is likely the mercury could reach into the mid-twenties over the bank holiday - but there won't be a heatwave.
While the Met Office says more details on the weather around the Jubilee Weekend will become clear nearer the time, a heatwave - defined as at least three consecutive days of scorching hot temperatures - is unlikely.
The Met Office said: “We’re still some two weeks away from the Jubilee Weekend, but the long-range outlook shows a trend for some possible warm weather in southern areas, and closer to average temperatures further north.”
The Met Office says current indications suggest temperatures will be slightly warmer in southern and western areas.
The pleasant conditions mean thousands of Scots off work can enjoy the sunshine with BBQs and street parties to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years as monarch.
However, rain may make an appearance over the four-day weekend from June 2 to June 5, with showers likely to be in the north or east.
This week, periods of unsettled weather will move across the UK this week, with spells of rain and gusty winds expected at times for most areas.
The jet stream – which plays a crucial role in the dominant weather over the UK – will be strengthening through the week, bringing low pressure in from the west, resulting in wind and rain for much of the UK, although there will still be some drier interludes.
Through the week, the strongest winds are likely to be in the northwest of the country from Wednesday, with the strongest winds likely on Thursday into Friday, although the exact extent and positioning of the strongest winds during this period is still being determined.
Some more settled weather looks to be on the way heading into the weekend, as the jet stream weakens, and high pressure begins to build in from the southwest.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Adam Thornhill said: “The jet stream is strengthening through the week and as a result will be the driving force behind low pressure moving in off the Atlantic and bringing periods of rain and wind for most this week.
“The strongest winds will be in the northwest and although most areas of the UK will see some rain in the week, the highest accumulations are expected in western areas, with the southeast most likely to escape any rain. Weather of this nature isn’t unusual in a UK spring, as changes in the jet stream frequently bring interludes of unsettled weather.”
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