UK set for unusually warm spell with temperatures hitting 28°C in the southeast

The Met Office issued a forecast describing the upcoming weather as exceptionally warm for this time of year, with temperatures possibly reaching 28°C in the southeast on Friday. Tomorrow is expected to be largely dry, with most of England and Wales seeing highs in the low-20s. A cold front will arrive in the north-west on Thursday afternoon, bringing rain that could create mixed conditions over the weekend. Saturday should be mostly fine and dry, but Sunday may see increasing showers, especially in western regions. Looking ahead to early next week, the agency warns of a period of wet and windy weather, potentially accompanied by high spring tides that could affect western coastal areas.