London set for heatwave this weekend as temperatures set to reach 28 degrees
London is expected to experience a heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 28 degrees Celsius. This marks a significant change from the cooler weather seen in May, which had temperatures mostly below average. The warm conditions are likely to persist into next week, with the potential for even higher temperatures if weather conditions remain favorable.
- ▪Temperatures in London are predicted to reach 28C on Friday, marking the hottest day of the year so far.
- ▪The warm weather follows an unusually cool May, where temperatures were largely below average.
- ▪If conditions hold, London could experience a heatwave by Sunday, defined as 28C for three consecutive days.
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