The UK will continue to enjoy long spells of warm weather this week, the Met Office has confirmed. It is also thought the UK may see its warmest day of the year so far in the coming days.
The highest temperature in the UK so far this year was 25.1C in Porthmadog last Tuesday, with the Welsh town peaking at a British-high of 24.2C on Friday too, and forecasters believe there is a possibility that the mercury could climb higher than that mark.
Predictions suggest temperatures of 24C are expected before it is set to get even hotter as we head into the second half of the week, starting on Thursday according to the Mirror.
Met Office meteorologist Stephen Dixon told Sky News it is "not beyond the realms of possibility" that next week could bring the hottest day of the year, adding: "As we move towards next weekend there’s a signal for temperatures possibly getting towards the mid-20s."
Majority of the country will feel "very pleasant with sunshine", according to Mr Dixon, but warmer places could climb to 24C or 25C with a small chance of sheltered spots in the west could reach 26C.
Met Office meteorologist Rachel Ayers added: "We’d be looking at that somewhere in the west, probably similar kind of areas, parts of Wales, maybe south west England."
With the hot conditions continuing, the UV index rating is set to be high so sunscreen is vital for those heading to the beach or sunbathing, while pollen levels are set to increase as more grasses come into flowers.
The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from June 6 to June 15 states the UK is likely to see a continuation of the recent dry weather.
UK five-day Met Office weather forecast
Today:
A cloudy start for central and eastern areas, with the cloud slowly burning back towards the east. Western areas seeing the best of the sunshine where it will feel very warm in places. Breezy in the far southeast.
Tonight:
Low cloud in the north and east gradually extending westwards overnight, with some patchy drizzle later on upslopes. Clear spells elsewhere allowing it to turn chilly for early June.
Tuesday:
Cloud slowly burning back to the east, but some places remaining rather grey and chilly throughout. Best of the sun again in the west, where it will feel warm.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Staying largely settled with sunniest skies in the west. Feeling very warm in the sun, but chilly along eastern coasts. Perhaps a few showers in the southwest on Friday.
