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Chiara Fiorillo

UK weather maps show huge wall of rain threatening blistering 23C June heatwave

New weather maps show that heavy rain could hit the UK this month, threatening to cool the air down after days of warm temperatures.

This week and next week, most of the country is set to experience pleasant conditions, with lows of 10C or above and highs of up to 23C.

According to BBC Weather, temperatures of 23C are expected in just a weeks' time, on June 9 and 10 - but these could be brought down by a band of rain set to hit northwestern, northern and northeastern England, WXCharts maps show.

As we head into June, the Met Office said there is a clear east-west split with cloud cover which is impacting today's temperatures across Britain.

Parts of Wales, near the town of Porthmadog, Gwynedd, have seen the mercury go up to 24.2C - but due to the presence of clouds, the weather feels much colder in eastern parts of the country, with 10.3C recorded in North Yorkshire.

Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: "Out towards the west, just like recent days, feeling pleasantly warm in the sunshine. But do watch out. The sun is quite strong.

"It's probably the strongest this gets really across the UK, could even see very high levels of UV in the south. So if you are out and about, planning a trip to the beach, do take some sensible precautions and slap on the sun cream."

Most of June is set to be dry and sunny, forecasters said (PA)

Tomorrow, forecasters expect a brighter day in the east, with plenty more sunshine compared to recent days.

But the Met Office also pointed out that as more grasses come into flowers, particularly in the south, grass pollen levels are on the rise.

In the north, grass pollen levels are lower but they are still expected to be moderate, so anyone with hayfever should take extra precautions.

Highs of 23C are expected next week - but temperatures could go down because of rain (PA)

The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from June 6 to June 15 says the UK is likely to see a continuation of the recent dry weather.

It reads: "Eastern and northern areas are likely to see more cloud than the west, especially in coastal areas exposed to onshore winds. It will likely feel warm to rather warm across western areas, though cooler in the east when under cloud.

"There is a chance of isolated showers, mostly over high ground, in the early part of the period, with a small, but increasing, risk of rain or showers, perhaps thundery, over parts of southern and south-eastern England and Wales as the period progresses.

People enjoying the warm weather in London's Hyde Park (PA)

"Winds are likely to be light for most, though stronger in the south of England, and in coastal areas near the English Channel."

Towards the end of June, the weather may be more unsettled, with a risk of thundery showers or rain in southern areas, with drier conditions in the north, forecasters added.

Temperatures are expected to be near or above normal throughout this month.

UK 5 day weather forecast

Today:

Morning cloud retreating towards the north and east, and here staying cool. Elsewhere plenty of warm sunshine developing as the cloud breaks quite readily. Remaining rather breezy in the south.

Tonight:

Dry but turning cloudy again from the east with more breaks developing in the cloud. Some areas on the west remaining cloud free. Isolated patchy fog forming across Northern Ireland

Friday:

Early cloud soon breaking and clearing more readily than pervious days. Warm sunshine for many, although low cloud persisting North Sea coasts before becoming more widespread temporarily overnight.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

High pressure will dominate giving mainly fine and settled weather. Warm sunshine for many, although low cloud persisting across parts of the north and east, becoming more widespread temporarily overnight.

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