Weekend heat for parts of UK before more rain next week

Elizabeth Rizzini, Lead Weather Presenter, outlines the UK’s weather pattern for the coming days. **Friday** will feel cooler across central and southern England and south Wales, with a brief spell of rain in the morning followed by sunny intervals in the afternoon. Humidity will be lower, though temperatures may still reach 22 °C (72 °F). In contrast, northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and north Wales are expected to be breezy, with sunny spells and scattered showers that could become heavy in the west. Eastern Northern Ireland and eastern Scotland should see fewer showers and more sunshine. Gales are forecast for exposed coasts and hills in western Scotland. **Saturday** looks set to be dry and pleasant for England and Wales as warm air from France moves into the United Kingdom. Scotland and Northern Ireland will also experience mostly dry conditions, although a few showers are possible in the west and cloud cover may increase through the afternoon. On **Sunday**, cloudy and damp conditions are likely for many parts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland. South‑westerly winds will draw warmer, more humid air from Europe, making it feel blistery again in the brightest sunshine over England and Wales. Eastern Scotland should remain dry with sunny periods. Temperatures could peak at 27 °C (81 °F) in south‑east England. Northern England, south‑west England and Wales may reach 24 °C (75 °F), while Northern Ireland and eastern Scotland could see highs around 20 °C (68 °F). Looking ahead to **next week**, there is uncertainty about how long the warmth will persist beyond the weekend. Atlantic weather systems are expected to continue delivering westerly winds and periods of rainfall. On Tuesday, a deep low‑pressure area could bring stormy conditions, but it remains too far out to predict with confidence where the strongest winds and heaviest rain will occur. The public is advised to consult the BBC Weather app and website for hour‑by‑hour updates and to review the monthly outlook for longer‑range considerations.