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Temperatures are likely to reach high 20s or even 30C in south and south-east
Press Association
Fri 16 Jun 2017 10.43 BST
Last modified on Mon 27 Nov 2017 22.34 GMT
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Britain is set to bask in its hottest day of the year this weekend, and the fine weather will continue into next week.Britain is set to bask in its hottest day of the year this weekend, and the fine weather will continue into next week.
Building heat is predicted to push temperatures above 30C in the south and south-east, about 10C above the usual average for this time of year.Building heat is predicted to push temperatures above 30C in the south and south-east, about 10C above the usual average for this time of year.
Temperatures in the town of Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, hit 29.4C on 26 May, while Blackpool reached 28.6C on the same day.Temperatures in the town of Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, hit 29.4C on 26 May, while Blackpool reached 28.6C on the same day.
“England is easily going to beat that, and even parts of Scotland could get into the mid-20s,” said the Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna.“England is easily going to beat that, and even parts of Scotland could get into the mid-20s,” said the Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna.
“With the building heat across most areas there is a 30% chance of seeing temperatures of 30C on Saturday, but we are more likely to see temperatures in the high 20s, with the possibility of 30C in the south-east.“With the building heat across most areas there is a 30% chance of seeing temperatures of 30C on Saturday, but we are more likely to see temperatures in the high 20s, with the possibility of 30C in the south-east.
“On Sunday we are more likely to see 30C, with a small chance of an isolated 31C. The temperature is going to peak on Monday when we could easily get 31C or 32C.”“On Sunday we are more likely to see 30C, with a small chance of an isolated 31C. The temperature is going to peak on Monday when we could easily get 31C or 32C.”
The warm weather will bring muggy nights to London and the south as high pressure sitting to the south-west draws in warm air.The warm weather will bring muggy nights to London and the south as high pressure sitting to the south-west draws in warm air.
Most areas are set to see fine and settled weather, with a gradual cooling from the middle of next week. But parts of the far north and north-west of Scotland and the far west of Northern Ireland could see some rain.Most areas are set to see fine and settled weather, with a gradual cooling from the middle of next week. But parts of the far north and north-west of Scotland and the far west of Northern Ireland could see some rain.
Meanwhile, very high pollen levels continue to make life miserable for hay fever sufferers in England in particular.Meanwhile, very high pollen levels continue to make life miserable for hay fever sufferers in England in particular.
A lot of us in the @metoffice look like this->🤧 right now. Pollen levels are very high or high for most of us today, only lower in Scotland pic.twitter.com/RL3pn0rtDmA lot of us in the @metoffice look like this->🤧 right now. Pollen levels are very high or high for most of us today, only lower in Scotland pic.twitter.com/RL3pn0rtDm
UV levels are also high, meaning those enjoying the sunshine should be aware of potential sunburn.UV levels are also high, meaning those enjoying the sunshine should be aware of potential sunburn.
Temperatures in mainland Europe are also set to soar in the coming days, with highs of 33C forecast for Paris on Monday and Tuesday and 38C in Madrid on Sunday.Temperatures in mainland Europe are also set to soar in the coming days, with highs of 33C forecast for Paris on Monday and Tuesday and 38C in Madrid on Sunday.
The mercury in Seville in southern Spain is expected to hit a scorching 44C on Friday.The mercury in Seville in southern Spain is expected to hit a scorching 44C on Friday.
Toasty across western Europe this week and weekend, Spain in particular! See more on our Facebook page #Weathercast https://t.co/4D5nr8sjIA pic.twitter.com/gSk41cKIqXToasty across western Europe this week and weekend, Spain in particular! See more on our Facebook page #Weathercast https://t.co/4D5nr8sjIA pic.twitter.com/gSk41cKIqX
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