Thursday 2 June 2022 10:01 AM UK weather: Britain will enjoy 22C heat today as the nation kicks off their ... trends now
Britain is set to enjoy 22C (72F) heat today with temperatures climbing even higher tomorrow as the nation kicks off its Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Meteorologists confirmed the Trooping the Colour ceremony will go ahead without downpours this morning after fears this week's wet weather would continue into the four-day bank holiday weekend.
The Met Office predicts long spells of sunshine with the mercury rising as high as 25C (77F) tomorrow, with Britons able to bask as they enjoy street parties, barbecues and other outdoor events.
A tropical blast of air will keep Britain fine and dry in most parts, although rain could return by the end of the weekend — with warnings of storms in London and the South East.
It comes after organisers of the Big Jubilee Lunch yesterday told Brits to keep their garage ready as a backup venue in case Sunday ends up being a washout.
Britain is set to enjoy 22C (72F) heat today with temperatures climbing even higher tomorrow as the nation kicks off its Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Pictured: The sun rises at the start of the Jubilee weekend over wheat fields in Dunsden, Oxfordshire
The Met Office predicts a dry but chilly morning for most before temperatures rise up to 22C (72F) in the South East this afternoon
The Met Office predicts long spells of sunshine with the mercury rising as high as 25C (77F) tomorrow, with Britons able to bask as they enjoy street parties, barbecues and other outdoor events Pictured: The rising sun evaporates the early morning mist from the industrial landscape of East Tilbury in Essex
Deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office Helen Caughey told The Sun: 'While it may be an unsettled start for some with showers for northern and western areas, many areas will see generally settled conditions over much of the long Jubilee Weekend, with plenty of dry weather and good spells of sunshine.
'Temperatures will be widely into the low 20s, feeling warmer in the sunshine, although temperatures will drop off quickly into the evenings.'
The Met Office said that the temperatures will be 'closer to average for the time of year further south, likely peaking at around 20C to 22C on Thursday, but the south seeing temperatures of 23-25C, possibly 26C on Friday'.
But the weather could take a turn later in the weekend, with rain and some thunder expected by Sunday in the South East.
Ms Caughey said: 'The main source of any uncertainty for the weekend itself is to do with how far a plume of warm air to the south encroaches over
