- The UK is set for a north-south weather divide this weekend, with the south experiencing warmer temperatures exceeding 20C, potentially hotter than Madrid.
- London and surrounding areas are forecast to reach up to 21C on Saturday, offering bright and dry spells after a grey week.
- In contrast, northern regions like Newcastle upon Tyne will see significantly cooler temperatures, dropping to around 9C, with Scotland also remaining chilly.
- Warmer air will move into the south from Thursday and Friday, but temperatures are expected to dip again by Sunday, with next week likely to be cooler than average.
- Showers and longer periods of rain are anticipated across the north of England and parts of Scotland, extending south overnight into Sunday.
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