- The Met Office predicts temperatures will rise to the mid-20s next week, ahead of the late May bank holiday weekend.
- The first half of the week is expected to be changeable and unsettled, with sunshine and showers, some heavy with thunder, and initially subdued temperatures.
- Temperatures will begin to climb from Wednesday, with the south of England potentially reaching 20C.
- By Thursday and Friday, conditions are forecast to become increasingly drier and brighter, particularly for England and Wales, with maximum temperatures possibly reaching 26C on Friday in the south east.
- The bank holiday weekend is anticipated to be warmer than recent weeks, with the best sunshine expected across England and Wales.
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