Summer returns for Bank Holiday Weekend with hot weather on the way

Hot weather is on the way for Wrexham this weekend – with the Met Office forecasting it could be a record-breaking Bank Holiday.

It may feel that summer had been and gone, however temperatures are set to soar to 26C in Wrexham on Saturday.

Today will see temperatures hit 24C locally, with highs of 21C and 20C on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday

The Met Office are predicting that south eastern parts of England are expected to see the highest temperatures over the next three days, with forecasts of up to 31C.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Harris said: “August has been mixed so far with some rather unsettled spells for many, however that’s going to change this weekend as we see high temperatures, sunshine and light winds return.

“On Saturday and Sunday there’ll be plenty of sunshine, especially in the east, with temperatures rising into the mid to high 20s Celsius for many – it’ll be warmest in south-eastern parts where 31˚C is most likely.

“Western parts are likely to see more cloud, and a probable cooling trend through the weekend.

“By Monday the higher temperatures will likely become confined to the south east of England where temperatures into the low 30’s Celsius could again occur – which would set a new record for the coming Summer Bank Holiday Monday.”

The current highest temperature on record for the UK during the Late Summer Bank holiday weekend is 31.5˚C recorded at Heathrow, London in 2001, for Northern Ireland is 27˚C recorded in Knockareven, Co. Fermanagh in 2003 and for Wales is 27.3˚C at Velindre, Powys in 2003.

For Bank Holiday Monday the current highest temperature on record for the UK is 28.2˚C at Holbeach, Lincolnshire in 2017, Northern Ireland is 23.8˚C in Banagher, Co. Derry in 1983 and for Wales is 26.5˚C was recorded at Crossway, Gwent in Wales in 1991.