Met Office confirms 'mini-heatwave' on the way in days - but with huge caveat

The Met Office has predicted warmer weather conditions in the coming days as the latest weather maps also hint at “mini heatwave” hitting some parts of the country.

Weather maps from WXCharts show parts of the UK heating up at 22C amid the wet and windy conditions. The forecaster said it will likely turn drier and more settled from Friday, with a “decent” amount of sunshine expected across most of the UK.

On Sunday, the mercury levels are likely to rise to 22C in London while other parts could see temperatures hovering around 14C and 20C over the weekend.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Helen Caughey said: “From Friday, we see a change in weather type, with conditions turning drier and more settled from the west.

“Although some showers are possible at times - most likely in the southeast initially and later in the weekend in the northwest - many should see a decent amount of sunshine.

“With the exception of the southeast at first, where it will be rather cool to start the weekend, temperatures are generally unremarkable for the time of year, close to or a little above average.

“However, it will feel a little warmer with light winds and prolonged sunny spells, generally away from windward coasts.”

According to the Met Office, some patchy rain and drizzle might arrive into the northwest from the next week.

It added: “High pressure is likely to still be in charge on Monday, with spells of warm sunshine and light winds for much of the UK, although perhaps some patchy rain and drizzle arriving into the northwest.

“A return to more unsettled conditions is likely later next week, although timings remain uncertain at this range.”

The bright hope of sunny weather comes after the Met Office issued several alerts of floods across England and north Wales over the last weekend.

Met Office's five-days forecast

Today:

Rain or showers across parts of the northwest will sink south, these becoming focused across central areas during the afternoon, turning heavy with a risk of thunder. Sunny spells and scattered showers elsewhere. Feeling fresher in the east.

Tonight:

Early evening showers easing, with most areas then dry overnight with clear spells. Some patchy rain and cloud along North Sea coasts. Turning chilly under clear skies in the northwest.

Friday:

Staying dry for many with warm sunshine. Cloudier in the far northwest with patchy rain, and scattered showers in the southeast with a risk of thunder. Breezy in the east.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Generally dry with sunny spells over the weekend as high pressure builds in, although the odd shower possible in the north and east. Feeling warm in the sunshine.