After England and Wales experienced a relatively cool end to April and an unsettled last weekend, the warmest air of this spring so far is set to blow over the region this weekend. This is as a result of a high pressure that will build up over UK on Tuesday and Wednesday, this will bring mild and dry conditions. Maximum temperatures of upto 17°C will be experienced across England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The temperatures are expected to rise further as the high pressure area will persist. These temperatures are expected to be the highest of the year so far.
In London and most of southern England the maximum temperatures will be settling close to 21°C on Friday.
Elsewhere in northern England and Wales the maximum temperatures will climb upto 18°C on Friday. Typically during early May the maximum temperatures is close to 12°C in northern England and around 16°C in southern England.
An approaching cold front will cause some showers across northwestern Scotland on Wednesday. This cold front will not let the warm conditions to intrude northwards.
There are chances that a low pressure system might move from the Bay of Biscay northwards towards UK. This will put an end to the dry spell over Wales and England.
Looking ahead for the second half of May, daily fluctuations in temperatures is expected as it is normal during spring. However, the cold snap during the end of April or and prolonged unseasonable warmth is not expected to occur. The second half of this month is expected to be warm (not as warm as this weekend) but the temperatures might be slightly above normal. May could end on a dry note.
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