Met Office forecasts 26C but it comes with three warnings

The weather will continue to warm up over the next few days, with bright and sunny conditions for many, according to the Met Office, but the weather experts have issued three warnings. High pressure is set to dominate, with temperatures continuing to rise. Highs of 24C are possible on Thursday and could reach up to 26C in the south on Saturday.

Although the majority of the UK will enjoy this fine weather, showers and more unsettled conditions are likely in the far north and northwest, and the Met Office says the warm weather brings an increase in UV levels. Over the next few days, they are expected to reach moderate to high across the UK.

A spokesman said: "It is important that, if you are in an area that is particularly sunny over the next few days, you take steps to ensure that you and your family are protected from these increased UV levels."

They have also issued a warning over pollen levels, adding: "Pollen levels also increase as the temperature rises, with medium to high levels over the next five days."

And finally, the forecasters have warned that the warm weather is not set to last. Weather conditions are expected to return to a more unsettled pattern as we head into the new working week. Rain and showers will start to move in from the west, due to a developing low from the Atlantic.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson said: “Many places will start fine and warm on Sunday, though it is likely to become cloudier from the west or southwest during the day. This will be accompanied by scattered showers, which could be heavy with thunder.

“On Monday we're likely to see more widespread and longer-lived spells of rain, some of which will be heavy and thundery. This will also lead to a much cooler feel to the day.”