UK weather maps reveal Brits in 26 counties to be hit with 23C heat

UK weather maps reveal Brits in 26 counties to be hit with 23C heatThe latest weather maps have suggested the UK could be in for a warm spell in less than two weeks time - 26 counties could see the highest temperaturesNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj and Charlie Bradley05:00, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWeather map for April 29 at 6pm(Image: WXCharts)Temperatures across as many as 26 counties throughout the UK could soon soar to 20C and above, according to the latest weather forecasting maps.‌The ECMWF weather model suggests Britons are set for a heat surge later this month. Some areas could see the mercury climb as high as 23C, the data indicates.‌The maps show temperatures will peak across the south-east of England and along the south coast on April 29, at around 6pm. Meanwhile, warm conditions are also expected in East Anglia, the Midlands and parts of Wales.‌Temperatures won't be particularly cold further north either. The ECMWF model points to highs of 18C in Northern Ireland and southern parts of Scotland, and 16C in the Scottish Highlands.View 2 ImagesThis map shows likely British hotspots(Image: WXCharts)READ MORE: UK weather maps turn orange for 22C 'mini heatwave' sparking 5 day scorcherREAD MORE: Met Office names areas Brits are braced for SNOW — full list of blizzard locationsHowever, it is the regions further south that will bask in the real warmth, reports the Express. The maps show the following 28 counties could see temperatures of 20C or higher on April 29.‌ScotlandPembrokeshireCarmarthenshireGlamorganEngland‌StaffordshireWarwickshireWorcestershireGloucestershireCornwallDevonSomersetDorsetWiltshireBerkshireOxfordshireHampshireSussexSurreyKentMiddlesexEssexHertfordshireBuckinghamshireBedfordshireCambridgeshireNorfolkSuffolkThe Met Office has however suggested parts of the country could see some cold air and wintry showers sweep through. The outlook from April 22 to May 1 said: "High pressure is likely to remain centred to the north or northwe...