UK weather maps show 30C mini-heatwave hitting 8 counties in May - full list

Britain is likely to be hit by a mini heatwave next week as the temperature level soars to 30C. WXCharts weather maps suggest that several areas in the UK will experience extreme hot weather on May 26 (Tuesday), a day after the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Met Office has predicted that Brits will witness a highs of 30C on the Bank Holiday weekend as an 'exceptional' spell of warm weather is set to hit several parts of this country. Heathealth alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, working with the Met Office, covering much of the Midlands and southeast England. The warnings apply from 9am on Friday 22 May and remain in effect until 5pm on Wednesday 27 May.

The latest map show that around eight counties in England will see the temperature levels soaring as high 30C. The weather maps have, however, turned red for most parts of England indicating the chances of extreme warm conditions.

A heatwave in the UK is defined by the Met Office as at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures exceeding a county-specific threshold, reflecting a sustained spell of unusually hot weather.

The heatwave threshold temperature varies across the UK. In Greater London it is 28C whereas in Northern Ireland and Scotland it is 25C.

The Met Office's long-range forecast between May 25 and June 3 reads: "Warm and dry for most on Bank Holiday Monday. Through the week, high pressure is expected to remain in place for much of the UK, meaning fine weather 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. Temperatures are expected to be above normal, feeling very warm at times with light winds."

Staffordshire

Worcestershire

Herefordshire

Warwickshire

London

Berkshire

Hampshire

Surrey