According to the Met Office, the UK is expected to experience sunny and warm weather during the upcoming Easter weekend. The rainy conditions that have been

prevalent in the past weeks are expected to be replaced by blue skies and balmy temperatures of around 16C. Moreover, the forecast for the next few months is equally promising. The Met Office predicts that a south-westerly subtropical air could cause temperatures to soar to as high as 24C in May, marking the arrival of summer.

Based on Met Office records, in recent years, the first half of May has seen temperatures rise up to 24C due to the arrival of spring. The Met Office's outlook from April to June is also positive, as they expect a "higher than normal" chance of warmer conditions across the country. The weather agency also noted an increased chance of heatwaves in comparison to the average.

A Met Office forecaster said that after the weather systems that bring scattered showers and spells of rain, drier and brighter interludes are expected across the UK from the later part of next week to April 14. John Hammond, a former BBC and Met Office forecaster from weathertrending, stated that many individuals could anticipate a drier and warmer spell throughout April after experiencing a very wet March.

The strengthening sun will bring a pleasant feel, with warm days. If high pressure sits over the country later in April, impressive warmth will build, although North Sea winds could restrict warmth to western parts. During Easter, the dry weather is expected to prevail, with strong spring sunshine. The drier spell should continue at least until mid-month.

In summary, the UK is looking forward to a warm and dry Easter weekend, which will be a welcome respite from the rainy weather that has been experienced in the past few weeks. The country is also predicted to experience warm weather in the coming months, which could culminate in a heatwave. Therefore, individuals should brace themselves for the sunshine and ensure that they take appropriate measures to stay protected from the heat. Photo by AstacopsisGouldi, Wikimedia commons.