Mini heatwave on the way

Temperatures are set to climb across the UK in the coming days, with parts of the country on track to bask in some early summer warmth as a mini heatwave arrives.

- JABED AHMED

Warmer weather is predicted to arrive across the UK with more sunshine and a shift in the wind direction, the Met Office said.

The forecaster said temperatures in southeastern and central England could reach 23 to 24C on Tuesday, falling short of an official heatwave, but marking a “very warm spell” with some areas expected to see up to 10 degrees above the seasonal average.

Weekend

Today’s temperatures will be between 13 and 17C, and there may be some rain in the western regions. The UK’s eastern regions should remain dry, although there will be a lot of cloud, according to the forecaster.

The 56,000 people taking part in the London Marathon will see highs of 22C in the capital tomorrow, while the “settled” spell of weather means up to 24C could also be possible in the South East by Monday.