UK weather: Exact date scorching 32C will hit as hot Spanish plume blows in days… and it’ll last a WEEK
BRITS will bask in a summer scorcher this week - with the mercury set to rise to 32C by Friday.
Temperatures are already set to reach 25C today with the summer sun only getting hotter over the next few days.
The hot air will be blowing over from Iberia and France - meaning that the south of the UK will be hotter than countries such as Portugal, the Canary Island and Cyprus - where the average temperature will be 25C.
And while there is a slight possibility of light rain showers in Wales and central England on Saturday morning, Brits will still be able to enjoy the rest of the weekend with bright weather.
Sky weather producer Joanna Robinson said: "From Wednesday it look like temperatures are on the rise, as hot air over Iberia and France spreads further north.
"The south will reach mid-20s, potentially low-30s on Friday or Saturday."
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This will make Friday, June 17, the hottest day of the year so far.
Until now, the hottest day was recorded in May, when temperatures rose to 27.5C.
And the hot spell will not stop there. This year, Brits might actually get to get a better taste of summer weather through July till September.
The Met Office said: "Approaching the end of June, a spell of drier than average conditions is expected for most, though some periods of rain or showers remain possible almost anywhere.
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"As we head into the start of July, temperatures will most likely trend near or above average, with some very warm spells possible."
On the other hand, the north will be hit with some classic UK weather.
Those living further north will experience some unpleasant weather, with rain and wind gusts.
Areas most affected with strong winds and rain - with possible thunder - will be Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond said: "Although no longer a named storm, the remnants of Ex-Tropical Storm Alex will bring some strong winds across the northern half of the UK - especially to the Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday and Saturday.
"The track of the low-pressure system currently looks to be off the northwest coast of the UK on Friday and Saturday and winds are likely to reach around 45mph for some parts of the north of the UK, with a chance of some gusts in excess of 55mph in some exposed northwestern islands and coastal areas."
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For those who suffer from hay fever, the Met Office warned that pollen levels will be high in the south of the UK throughout the weekend.
Here are some ways on how to get through the pollen bomb and make sure to still enjoy a sunny weekend.
