BRITS are set to enjoy basking in 29C sunshine as they look forward to a week of warmer temperatures.
The Met Office has forecast glorious conditions this afternoon as figures are set to climb up to 25C.
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The mercury is expected to rise throughout the week, reaching highs of up to 29C by Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunny spells are due to grace large parts of Britain, with some light rain expected in northern Scotland.
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: “We’re certainly on track to see the warmest spell of the year so far.”
He added how the conditions are higher than average for this time of year.
At the end of April it is usually about 12C in the north and 16C in the south, so some areas could be more than 10C higher than the average.
But records for April and May are unlikely to be broken as the highest temperature for April stands at 29.4C, and May’s record is 32.8C.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Matthew Lehnert said: “We are not expecting the April UK temperature record to be broken, but some locations may nudge local records.
“Often warm spells are driven by warmer air arriving from further south, but the origins of next week’s air are from Scandinavia and central Europe.
“This air mass will be warmed by compression as the high pressure begins to build, and this warmth will be boosted by daytime heating from the April sun.”
Despite warmer temperatures during the day, nights are still expected to feel chilly, according to the weather agency.
And Mr Snell added how on Friday, temperatures will start to drop towards the average for the time of year.
Figures are set to drop to the high teens in the South and mid teens in the North.
Today’s weather forecast remains bright and sunny for most, apart from some patches of rain in northern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Temperature highs of 23C are expected in the south east of England, while much of the country remains in the high teens.
Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland can expect slightly lower figures averaging around 16C.
UK five day weather forecast
Today
Outbreaks of rain continuing across northern and western Scotland today. Elsewhere, early mist and fog clearing to sunny spells. Feeling warm in the sunshine for many, with light winds.
Tonight
Outbreaks of rain becoming confined to the Northern Isles tonight. Elsewhere, dry with clear spells and light winds. Some mist and fog patches forming. Turning chilly in the countryside.
Tuesday
A fine and dry day ahead, with plenty of sunshine and any remaining rain soon clearing from the Northern Isles. Feeling very warm, with light winds
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday
Dry, warm and settled through this period, with temperatures well above the seasonal average. The low risk of some heavy showers or thunderstorms developing later Thursday and into Friday.
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