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UK weather forecast latest: Parts of Britain set for 10 DAY heatwave

Parts of the UK are set for a 10 day heatwave as temperatures climb to 25C.

Forecasters predict that Londoners can look forward to a period of warm weather leading all the way up to the next Bank Holiday weekend.

Temperatures in the capital and across the south-east are expected to average at the 23C mark for the next 10 days but it could be as warm as 25C.

This week will get off to a sunny start with dry spells predicted for Monday morning, forecaster Luke Miall told the Standard.

But forecasters did warn of the “very small” possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Heading into Tuesday, more glorious sunshine and highs of 25 degrees are expected.

Forecasters warned Brits heading out to enjoy the sun to “slap on the sunscreen” as it is at this time of year that UV rays start to become stronger.

At one with nature: spring in St James’s Park, a precious space in the heart of the city (PA)
At one with nature: spring in St James’s Park, a precious space in the heart of the city (PA)

Towards the end of the week the warm weather is expected to hold in the capital with temperatures remaining in the early 20s.

Elsewhere in the country forecaster Mr Miall said the weather could be slightly cooler.

People living in the north of Scotland and Belfast will face a cloudy wet start on Monday with highs of 16 degrees, but temperatures will improve as the week progresses.

Women reading books in the hot weather in Regent's Park, London (PA)
Women reading books in the hot weather in Regent's Park, London (PA)

On some of the eastern coasts heavy fog will cause temperatures could fall to as low as 15C.

“West is best in terms of warm weather” said forecaster Mr Miall.

Jade Newsome (left) and Kate Whitfied, both 31 from London, enjoy the hot weather on Richmond riverside (PA)
Jade Newsome (left) and Kate Whitfied, both 31 from London, enjoy the hot weather on Richmond riverside (PA)

Mr Miall said that temperatures will not reach the scorching peaks that they did last month when London experienced hottest day in April ever recorded when mercury levels reached 29C.

However, he did say that across the country temperatures will be “unseasonably warm” for this time of year.

“Temperatures like this are well above average, normally we should be seeing highs of 14 to 16C.

“We are being very spoiled with a nice May,” he said.