UK Mini-Heatwave Set to Bring 26C Weather to 74 Counties This Week
# UK Weather Maps Show 26C Mini-Heatwave as 74 Counties Face May Scorcher - Full List
## A significant rise in temperatures is expected across much of the UK this week.
Weather forecasts indicate that a mini-heatwave will sweep over 74 counties in the UK, bringing temperatures up to 26C. This surge in warmth is anticipated for the week of May, with many areas set to bask in sunny conditions. The expected rise will create an inviting atmosphere, especially as many people seek outdoor activities following a chilly start to the month.
Forecasters believe that this warm spell will primarily affect southern regions, although parts of the Midlands and northern areas may also enjoy elevated temperatures. The Met Office has predicted this change in weather patterns, allowing for sunny skies and minimal rainfall over the coming days.
Here is the full list of affected counties:
1. Kent
2. Essex
3. Suffolk
4. Norfolk
5. East Sussex
6. West Sussex
7. Hampshire
8. Berkshire
9. Buckinghamshire
10. Oxfordshire
11. Greater London
12. Hertfordshire
13. Cambridgeshire
14. Bedfordshire
15. Bristol
16. Gloucestershire
17. Wiltshire
18. Dorset
19. Somerset
20. Cornwall
21. Devon
22. Herefordshire
23. Worcestershire
24. Shropshire
25. Staffordshire
26. Warwickshire
27. West Midlands
28. Merseyside
29. Greater Manchester
30. Lancashire
31. West Yorkshire
32. South Yorkshire
33. North Yorkshire
34. East Riding of Yorkshire
35. Lincolnshire
36. Nottinghamshire
37. Derbyshire
38. Cheshire
39. Isle of Wight
40. Surrey
41. Oxford
42. Cambridge
43. Northamptonshire
44. Rutland
45. Leicestershire
46. Derby
47. South Gloucestershire
48. Solihull
49. Coventry
50. Stoke-on-Trent
51. Leicester
52. Redcar and Cleveland
53. Middlesbrough
54. Stockton-on-Tees
55. Hartlepool
56. County Durham
57. Newcastle upon Tyne
58. Northumberland
59. Tyne and Wear
60. Sunderland
61. Darlington
62. Durham
63. Lancashire
64. East Lothian
65. West Lothian
66. Midlothian
67. South Lanarkshire
68. North Lanarkshire
69. Edinburgh
70. Fife
71. Glasgow
72. Stirling
73. Falkirk
74. Perth and Kinross
As residents take advantage of the warmer weather, local councils may provide updates on public safety and amenities. Local authorities encourage everyone to enjoy the sunshine responsibly while adhering to any guidelines in place.