Weather maps are turning a scorching shade of red as a 400-mile-wide mini heatwave is set to roast England before the month's end. The latest forecasts indicate that London, Brighton, Canterbury in Kent, and Crawley will be among the hottest spots, with temperatures soaring into the mid-twenties from May 25 to May 29.
Their outlook suggests: "Overall though, one way or another, it looks like remaining fairly unsettled across much of the UK, with further rain, showers or even thunderstorms in places, though there will be some sunshine between times, the best of this possibly in southwestern parts." For more weather stories sign up to our newsletter here.They add: "Both rainfall amounts and temperatures are likely to be a little above average, but some large spatial differences are likely.
He further noted: "This is now likely to bring at least another several days of warm to hot conditions and could initially see temperatures rising into the mid to high 20s quite widely, and 30C or more can't be entirely ruled out in the hottest spots and for the first time this year."