Weather forecasts for the UK indicate that seven counties are expected to experience warm temperatures of 24C or higher in the next two weeks. The Met Office predicts that this warmer spell will follow periods of showers and rain, with the wettest conditions anticipated in the northwest and the driest in the southeast.

According to WXCharts data based on MetDesk information, by 6pm on Saturday, June 13, most of the country will enjoy warm to mild weather. Southern England, the Midlands, and Wales are set to experience temperatures in the low 20s, while some coastal areas in the southwest will remain in the late teens.

London is forecasted to reach 26C, with neighboring counties like Kent, Surrey, and Berkshire also likely to see temperatures between 24 and 25C. Further north, temperatures will generally be in the late teens, while Northern Ireland is expected to be cooler with temperatures in the mid-teens.

The upcoming weather for Monday is expected to be cloudy with rain spreading eastwards from the west, particularly heavy in western regions. Winds will be moderate to fresh, lighter in the north, and temperatures are anticipated to be around normal for this time of year.

Looking ahead to Tuesday through Thursday, the weather is expected to remain unsettled with rain, showers, and possible thunderstorms, including the likelihood of hail during thunderous outbreaks. Temperatures are projected to be significantly cooler compared to the previous week.

In the long-range forecast from Friday to Sunday, the Met Office predicts changeable weather with Atlantic frontal systems moving across the UK, bringing showers or longer spells of rain. The northwest is expected to experience the wettest conditions, while the southeast will remain drier. Strong winds may affect some parts of the UK, especially the northwest. Towards the end of the period, higher pressure and drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the southern regions, with temperatures expected to be near normal overall.