UK weather maps show six-day 23C sizzler before autumn's revenge
UK is set for a scorching six-day sunshine spree next week despite the current cold spell dubbed "unseasonable" by forecasters.
The latest weather maps indicate a string of warm days starting from Wednesday next week through to the 26th. Jim Dale, founder and forecaster at British Weather Services, commented on the remarkable temperature fluctuations we can expect.
In his conversation with Express.co.uk, Mr Dale mentioned: "These next two days that we've got coming, even down in the south we're going to see twos and threes at night time and first thing in the morning."
He further noted that although the situation is chilly at the moment, it's expected to improve: "So unseasonably cold one side of the coin, but it will start to revert during the course of this weekend", and the country should begin to see drier conditions emerging.
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Dale also highlighted that there might be minor setbacks early on in the week, stating "but once we get out of them and beyond, we're into plenty of dry weather", reports The Express. A high-pressure system establishing itself over Scotland is predicted to bring a southeast breeze which Dale describes as a "nice direction at this time of year".
The southeast is likely to enjoy the warmest temperatures, with the potential of hitting 25 or 26 degrees Celsius, and possibly even 27 in certain spots.
Concluding his forecast, Mr Dale suggested that Britons would soon store away winter gear in favour of summer attire: "We're looking at 25s, 26s, maybe somewhere a 27," and "We're going from nearly wearing gloves and scarves and stuff in certain parts, to t-shirts and sunglasses again, and that's basically where we're going".
The early onset of the cold weather currently being experienced by Britons is an anomaly, with forecasters predicting a return to warmer conditions. Weather maps from wxcharts.com indicate a surge of red and dark orange temperatures sweeping across the country next week.
Another map generated by Netweather predicts temperatures could reach as high as 23C on the 25th. However, Britons will have to endure the cold a little longer as the Met Office has issued advice for those over 55 due to a cold Arctic plume sweeping across the UK this week. The chilly winds are causing a significant drop in temperatures, with Thursday evening into Friday morning expected to be the coldest period of the week.
Average temperatures will be between 4C and 6C below the norm, with patchy rural frost likely to develop on Thursday night, according to Met Office spokesperson Jonathan Vautrey. Mr Vautrey also stated that due to the strong winds, temperatures are likely to feel "more like single figures".
Wednesday is forecasted to bring sunny spells and blustery showers, according to the Met's five-day forecast. "Showers heavy at times, with the risk of hail and thunder. Perhaps a little sleet or snow over the tops of the Scottish mountains. Another windy day, adding to the cold feel."
Tonight's showers are expected to become confined to northern and western areas, with clear skies developing elsewhere, and patchy grass frost forming in some rural areas by the end of the night, according to the national weather agency's website.
Thursday is shaping up to be "Another chilly and rather breezy day, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Showers most frequent across the north and west. A patchy frost possible once again overnight."
England and Wales can expect drier conditions from Friday through Sunday, enjoying periods of sunshine. However, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northwest England are set to face more clouds and potential rain. Normal temperatures are anticipated to make a comeback.