A May heatwave could be on its way according to one forecaster at the Met Office. A mid 20s heat blast is expected from May 13 onwards, with "above average temperatures" expected across the UK but some "brighter conditions" in the south.
Whilst the middle of May looks to be cloudy for Nottingham, this weekend is expected to see highs of 17C being reached but, as the month goes on, it's due to see temperatures get closer to 20C. Looking ahead from May 23 into early June, the meteorologists say: "Confidence during this period is typically low, but changeable weather appears to be the most likely outcome at this time.
"Most areas will likely see some spells of unsettled weather, as well as periods of drier and brighter weather. Above average temperatures are slightly more likely than below average." British Weather Services Jim Dale forecast that temperatures may reach the mid-20Cs sooner rather than later, reports Birmingham Live.
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He told The Mirror : "On the balance of things, I reckon a heatwave of some description is overdue and the second half of May is more likely than not to deliver a day or two with 25C in the UK. But, there's still lots of water to go under the bridge before then."
Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern said: "Through next week fairly typical weather for the UK for the time of year. Outbreaks of rain at times, followed by showers but interspersed by sunny spells and it will feel pleasant enough in the sunny spells.
"But the main signal for temperatures is that those temperatures will be at or around average of the time of year. By the end of next week higher pressure could influence things a bit more to bring more settled weather for a time and nothing particularly settled or unsettled is flagged for the middle of May onwards.
"Next week is looking fairly average, fairly typical for the time of year, there will be some showers at times but also some warm sunshine and temperatures will be around average after a fairly showery Bank Holiday weekend."
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