The fine, dry and sunny weather is likely to last until the weekend, but Brits are being warned not to get used to it.
High temperatures are expected to dominate over the next few days, but on Monday, forecasters warned that the UK will experience “thunderous meltdowns”.
On Friday, southern England will see highs of 25C, with the potential for temperatures reaching 26C on Saturday and possibly 27C on Sunday, according to the Met Office.
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This will surpass the hottest temperature of the year so far, after 24.3C was recorded at London’s Heathrow and St James’s Park on Thursday.
Scotland and Northern Ireland are also expected to enjoy warmer spring weather, with 22C forecast for Saturday in Glasgow.
Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said the warmer weather was due to the high pressure that has been over the UK for much of this week.
The meteorologist warned that higher temperatures increase UV and pollen levels, urging people to ensure they are protected.
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But on Sunday, the high pressure area will move eastwards, paving the way for “more widespread and longer-lasting periods of rain”, the Met Office predicts.
“Some of the rain will be heavy and thundery. This will also make the day much cooler,” said Tony Wisson, deputy chief meteorologist.
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Northern parts of the UK will also see cloudy skies, and moving patches of high pressure are “likely to cause periods of prolonged rain” in parts of Northern Ireland and northern Scotland, according to the forecaster.
Sky News weather producer Joanna Robinson adds that along with the wind and rain, next week’s temperatures will fall closer to average for this time of year.
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