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Matthew Dresch

UK weather: Mini-heatwave to arrive as lockdown eases - how hot will your area be?

The UK is set to bake in a mini-heatwave over the next few days as Brits enjoy relaxed coronavirus restrictions in England.

The Met Office has predicted highs of 24C in London on Wednesday, with similar temperatures expected in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

It comes after the Government eased coronavirus restrictions in England today, allowing outdoor sports and resuming the Rule of Six, which enables up to six people from any household to meet outside.

Brits will be able to make the most of the sunshine by meeting their friends in the park or gardens.

Met Office forecaster Oli Claydon told The Mirror that the spell of hot weather is being caused by warm air moving in from the south-west.

Temperatures are already creeping up today, with highs of 19C predicted in the south-east.

Do you have plans for the hot weather this week? Let us know in the comments below

Coronavirus restrictions have been eased in England today (David Cliff/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock)

But the best of the weather is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday when the majority of the country will enjoy blue skies and sunshine.

However, some downpours are expected in Scotland over the next few days, with a rain warning in force in the north-west of the country until Wednesday morning.

What will the weather be like in my area?

South-west England

Clouds are expected to clear in the south-west today, with temperatures reaching up to 16C.

It will then be a bright sunny start on Tuesday and highs of 20C are expected in the region.

The sunny weather will continue on Wednesday although some clouds are possible, while temperatures remain the same at 20C.

The Rule of Six has now returned, meaning up to six friends can meet up in the park (AFP via Getty Images)

South-east England

Clear skies are expected for the rest of today with the mercury expected to rise to 19C.

Temperatures should climb to 23C on Tuesday as the south-east basks in sunshine.

The Met Office told The Mirror it is expecting a sweltering high of 24C on Wednesday.

Central/East/West England

Cloud will clear by the evening in the Midlands and the east and west of England, with highs of 16C today.

Temperatures are expected to rise to 20 or 21C on Tuesday as the region enjoys bright, sunny weather.

The mercury will stay steady at 21C on Wednesday with further sunshine expected, according to the Met Office.

Highs of 24C are expected on Wednesday, according to the Met Office (AFP via Getty Images)

North-east England

The north-east is set for a cloudy but dry day today with highs of around 16C.

However, the weather should heat up to 21C on Tuesday as sunshine covers the region.

The Met Office believe temperatures will dip slightly to 20C on Wednesday.

North-west England

Today is expected to be overcast in the north-west with maximum temperatures of around 17C.

The mercury is expected to creep up to 20C on Tuesday as the clouds make way for blue skies.

The warm weather will continue on Wednesday as forecasters predict a peak of 19C.

The UK is set to enjoy sunshine and blue skies over the next few days (SWNS)

Wales

Wales is experiencing cloudy weather today although this will start to clear through the day.

Highs of 16C are expected today, before temperatures rise to 20C on Tuesday.

However the hottest conditions are predicted for Wednesday, when the mercury should rise to 21C.

Scotland

North-west Scotland will sadly miss out on the sunny weather as rain is expected over the next few days.

A Met Office rain warning is in force until 9am on Wednesday, although the south and east of the country can expect drier conditions.

Temperatures are expected to hit 17C today, followed by 18C on Tuesday and 17C on Wednesday.

Northern Ireland

Forecasters have predicted rain and cloud in Northern Ireland today, although the weather should brighten up through the day.

Highs of 17C are expected today and on Tuesday, when the clouds should clear and bright skies are likely in the afternoon.

The mercury will climb to 19C on Wednesday, according to the Met Office.

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