The weekend is set to be the hottest of the year so far, with temperatures of 26C “a fairly safe bet” in some parts on the country on Sunday. As the week progresses, temperatures are still likely to be mild, but will fall day on day. Ladbrokes said bets had been pouring in and are offering 2/1 for the mercury to reach 30C or higher before the weekend is out. Saturday was the warmest day of the year so far, but Sunday is set to be even hotter. From Monday temperatures in Wales may be around 17-23C, around 18-19C in Northern Ireland and easterly breezes will bring 15-16C temperatures to parts of Scotland.

Source: The Guardian May 07, 2016 22:37 UTC