Weather maps have revealed when a 250-mile wall of heat will hit the UK
The UK's weather looks set to swing from one extreme to the other, with a scorching 'Saharan Plume' set to replace the current unpredictable bout of wet and windy conditions.
But it won't just be the northern regions basking in the heat. The south isn't being left out with expected record temps too - London, south-east and the south coast might see the mercury shoot up to a sweltering 24C on Sunday, May 26.Netweather reports most places across England will indulge in sun-soaked afternoons with highs floating between 22C and 24C.
The current weather forecast indicates: "Temperatures will be generally around or just a little above average. With winds tending to be light, it will feel warm in sunnier areas. As we head further into the following week, confidence lowers into the following week. On balance, a continuation of the showers in the south seems most likely, with the north continuing to see the best of any drier weather. Temperatures will probably remain a little above average.
One of the major hazards of a Saharan plume is the dust it carries, which recently wreaked havoc when it hit mainland Europe last month. This natural phenomenon thrilled spectators as it brought hazy skies and vibrant sunsets to many regions, but it also caused air pollution levels to rise to the point where they breached some of the European Union's safety thresholds in several regions - including popular holiday destination Spain.
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