The Met Office has issued a forecast for the bank holiday weekend showing temperatures reaching up to 28C in southern areas and 25C in northern areas on Friday.

High pressure is expected to bring fair and warm weather across the extended weekend.

Forecasting models indicate temperatures could reach 27C in south-east regions on bank holiday Monday with 26C possible further north.

For Tuesday, models show possible highs of 30C in some areas with 26C expected in East Anglia and southern England.

The Met Office states high pressure will remain in place for much of the UK next week with fine conditions likely to continue.

Northern areas may experience brief spells of rain from low pressure to the north but fair weather will dominate overall.

Temperatures are expected to be above normal and feel very warm at times with light winds.