Parts of the UK are set to experience a short-lived period of warmer weather this weekend as hotter air from Europe moves in. Temperatures are widely expected to be above 20C, with a potential peak of 27C in the south-east of England on Sunday.
Before the weekend warmth, Friday's forecast includes wet and windy conditions for many across the northern half of the UK, particularly northern and western Scotland. Central and southern areas of England and south Wales will feel cooler on Friday with a brief spell of rain in the morning, followed by sunny spells, and temperatures could still reach 22C.
Saturday is expected to be fine and dry for England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland will also see mostly dry weather, with a chance of showers in the west and more cloud in the afternoon. On Sunday, it will be cloudy and damp for many in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, while England and Wales are likely to feel hot again in the sunshine.
There is some uncertainty regarding how long the warmth will persist beyond the weekend. Atlantic weather systems are most likely to continue bringing westerly winds and periods of rain. A deep area of low pressure on Tuesday could bring stormy conditions, but its certainty and the exact location of the strongest winds and heaviest rain are currently too far away to predict.