Wales looks set for a very sunny and warm bank holiday and half-term and the warm weather is also likely to go into next week
Parts of Wales could see a heatwave over bank holiday Monday and into the start of the spring half-term. A warm spell hitting the UK in the coming days could see some of the highest temperatures recorded in May in over a decade.
A heatwave is officially defined as three consecutive days at or above a set temperature. The deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, Greg Wolverson, said it’s likely this will be reached in parts of the UK from Sunday.
For the majority of Wales, temperatures need to be above 25°C for three consecutive days for heatwave threshold to be reached. In parts of south east Wales, this is slightly higher at 26°C.
If the forecast is to be believed, some areas will meet this threshold comfortably. This includes Cardiff, which is expected to see temperatures above 26°C from bank holiday Monday.
It comes as BBC weatherman Derek Brockway said it is possible that Wales could see highs of 30°C.
Here are the Met Office weather maps which show how how it is set to get over the next week.
Friday, May 22
After some wet weather on Thursday, Friday is where the warm weather really starts to settle. The Met Office forecast says: “Low cloud in the west will lift through the morning, leaving a dry and bright day for most, with warm hazy sunshine. Temperatures continue to rise above the May average. Maximum temperature 23 °C.”
Saturday, May 23
Forecasters at the Met Office say it will be “very warm” throughout the bank holiday weekend. As well as the above average temperatures there is also expected to be plenty of sunshine.
Sunday, May 24
It really starts to hot up on Sunday, with temperatures above 25°C forecast in some parts.
Monday, May 25
Bank holiday Monday will be even warmer. Highs of 26°C have been forecast for Cardiff. Stay in the know by making sure you’re receiving our daily newsletter
Tuesday, May 26
The warm weather is set to continue through the half-term, before it cools down at the end of the week. Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day, with highs of 27°C forecast in multiple areas.
Wednesday, May 27
There is no sign of the heat diseappearing on Wednesday. Cardiff is set to see temperatures of 26°C and if so, the heatwave threshold will have been met over last three days.
Thursday, May 28
Temperatures will begin to cool on Thursday, but thanks to an area of high pressure settling of the UK, conditions should remain fine and bright. The Met Office say: “High pressure is expected to remain in place for much of the UK, meaning fine weather likely to continue for most places.”
Friday, May 29
Temperatures will have dropped back down to the low 20s by Friday, May 29.
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