UK weather: weekend of ‘strong summer sunshine’ expected

Met Office also predicts thundery showers in parts of the country, with temperatures as high as 34C on Monday

The UK will experience a short period of strong summer sunshine" this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach into the high 20s.

However, forecasters have warned thundery" showers may also be on the way. High pressure winds drawing in warm air from Europe will cause temperatures to climb on Sunday and Monday before returning to average levels on Tuesday, the Met Office said.