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Temperatures in the UK are forecast to be higher than average at the weekend.
The cold and dark winter will soon be just a distant memory as the UK is set to be warm for the next few days as a ‘mini-heatwave’ moves in.
Parts of England will see highs of 20°C today – a welcome change after Storm Kathleen a week ago.
Temperatures in the southeast could climb up to 21°C on Friday.
London and East Anglia could even see highs of 21°C, Weather Online forecaster says.
Weather on Friday according to Weather Online forecaster (Provider: Weather Online)
A mini-heatwave is expected in parts of the UK (Credits: North News & Pictures)
It predicts 18°C and sunny skies in parts of Scotland and southern England.
There is a 30% chance today’s temperature will set a new record for the hottest day of the year so far, Sky News said citing forecasters.
Some rain is set to hit western Scotland and North West of England.
Wales will see a bit more cloud on Friday, with temperatures hovering at around 15°C.
Weather on Saturday, April 13
If you are out on Friday night, you will be glad to hear the temperature will stay ‘mild’, the Met Office said.
However, northwest of the UK will see some rain and gustier winds on Friday night heading into the weekend.
Although the weather turns slightly cooler across most of the country, London and South East could see highs of around 20°C on Saturday.
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