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UK weather: Temperatures to hit mid-20s this weekend if clouds let sun peak through | |
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It may finally be time to dust off the barbecue and flip-flops this weekend as temperatures are expected to hit the mid-20s across the UK. | It may finally be time to dust off the barbecue and flip-flops this weekend as temperatures are expected to hit the mid-20s across the UK. |
Experts say that temperatures could climb as high as 26C in places where otherwise persistent cloud coverage breaks apart and allows the sun to peak through. | Experts say that temperatures could climb as high as 26C in places where otherwise persistent cloud coverage breaks apart and allows the sun to peak through. |
The pleasant weather is down to a dominant high pressure system which creates warm, settled conditions, Met Office spokeswoman Nicoal Maxey told The Independent. | The pleasant weather is down to a dominant high pressure system which creates warm, settled conditions, Met Office spokeswoman Nicoal Maxey told The Independent. |
Maxey said: “Everywhere is going to see this sort of patchy cloud throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend. | Maxey said: “Everywhere is going to see this sort of patchy cloud throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend. |
"With breaks in the cloud we will see sunshine and temperatures go up." | "With breaks in the cloud we will see sunshine and temperatures go up." |
She went on to explain that it is “impossible to judge” when the cloud may clear, but said: “if you do get a break in the clouds you could see temperatures between 25C to 26C. If you get solid cloud the temperatures are more likely to stay at 21C or 22C.” | She went on to explain that it is “impossible to judge” when the cloud may clear, but said: “if you do get a break in the clouds you could see temperatures between 25C to 26C. If you get solid cloud the temperatures are more likely to stay at 21C or 22C.” |
“It’s not going to be cold even with the cloud, but you won’t hit higher bands if you get that prolonged [cloud] cover.” | “It’s not going to be cold even with the cloud, but you won’t hit higher bands if you get that prolonged [cloud] cover.” |
However, north-west Scotland will be see rain on Tuesday which will move into north England and the northern Midlands due to a polar maritime air mass moving in from the north, but this will dissipate before it reaches the south. | However, north-west Scotland will be see rain on Tuesday which will move into north England and the northern Midlands due to a polar maritime air mass moving in from the north, but this will dissipate before it reaches the south. |
The balmy weather will be welcome news for music-lovers heading to Glastonbury Festival late next week, as warm, dry spells are likely to stick around Maxey said. | The balmy weather will be welcome news for music-lovers heading to Glastonbury Festival late next week, as warm, dry spells are likely to stick around Maxey said. |
However, she stressed that it is difficult to predict the weather so far ahead, and added that as warmer weather is unstable, it brings with it a higher risk of showers. | However, she stressed that it is difficult to predict the weather so far ahead, and added that as warmer weather is unstable, it brings with it a higher risk of showers. |
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