Brits could see 24C by the weekend as lockdown is eased in England, with the potential for sustained fine weather as July progresses.
The Met Office's long range weather report predicts more settled conditions next month. "Relatively dry, settled and warm conditions...bringing some sunshine for most parts" is likely from the middle of the month, it says, with some weather charts predicting the UK will sizzle.
BBC forecaster Stav Danaos said before that, however, much of this week will be unsettled with temperatures struggling to reach the average for the time of year.
Brief high pressure on Thursday could offer some respite before temperatures hot up for July 4 - the day pubs re-open in England - though rain could still be on the cards.
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