Wiltshire Met Office forecasts heatwave for weekend

Heatwave forecast for this weekend <i>(Image: Alamy/PA)</i>
Heatwave forecast for this weekend (Image: Alamy/PA)
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The Met Office has forecast a heatwave for Wiltshire this Bank Holiday weekend with temperatures reaching 29°C.

Friday, May 22, will be a sunny day with temperatures reaching a maximum of 25°C.

The chance of rain remains low at less than 5 per cent.

The wind will be coming from the south at speeds of up to 12mph.

Humidity will be around 50 per cent, and visibility will be very good.

The UV index will be high, reaching 6 at 1pm.

Saturday, May 23, will also be a sunny day with temperatures reaching a maximum of 26°C.

The wind will be coming from the west at speeds of up to 7mph.

Humidity will be around 48 per cent, and visibility will be very good.

The UV index will be high, reaching 6 at 1pm.

Sunday, May 24, will see temperatures rise to a maximum of 29°C.

The chance of rain remains low at less than 5 per cent.

The wind will be coming from the west-southwest at speeds of up to 7mph.

Humidity will be around 41 per cent, and visibility will be very good.

The UV index will be high, reaching 6 at 1pm.

Monday, May 25, will also see temperatures reaching a maximum of 29°C.

The chance of rain remains low at less than 5 per cent.

The wind will be coming from the west-southwest at speeds of up to 8mph.

Humidity will be around 40 per cent, and visibility will be very good.

The UV index will be high, reaching 6 at 1pm.

The Met Office has stated that the Bank Holiday weekend will see an exceptional spell of warmth for May with a notable heatwave forecast.

The weather is expected to remain warm and sunny into next week, with temperatures staying above normal.

The Met Office has also stated that with high pressure expected to remain in place for much of the UK, fine weather is likely to continue for most places.

Some patchy rain may affect the far north at times and perhaps a few showers in the far south.

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