UK weather maps turn bright yellow for 21C scorcher on Saturday in 3-day heat blast

UK weather maps turn bright yellow for 21C scorcher on Saturday in 3-day heat blastA three day mini heat blast is forecast across the nation and areas in both the north and south are expected to see warm temperatures and clear skies over the weekendNewsOlivia Beeson07:17, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTemperatures are set to peak on Saturday according to the weather map (Image: WXCharts)Brits are set to welcome a warm burst of weather, with temperatures hiking up to 21C over the weekend, according to latest weather maps.‌Forecast data from WXCharts, based on MetDesk modelling, shows a hot period incoming with highs across part of England and Wales on Saturday, April 25.‌The south is, as usual, likely to experience the most of the heat with London predicted to be one of the warmest locations, reaching 21C.‌Nearby counties including Surrey and Berkshire are also set to see temperatures in the 20s.In the Midlands, certain areas will also experience the warmth, with Worcestershire and West Midlands as a whole, likely to reach 21C according to the maps.Surrounding areas are also forecast to reach around 19C.‌View 3 ImagesAccording to weather maps temperatures are set to start rising from Thursday(Image: WXCharts)Many areas across England are predicted to experience temperatures between 17C and 19C, a warmer temperature for April.Ahead of the weekend, the nation will also see temperatures begin to rise, with some sunny periods.‌Berkshire is forecast the nicer weather, with highs of 19C on Thursday, as the capital is also set to reach at least 18C.Much of the north is expected to reach highs of 17C on Thursday according to the WXCharts maps.Then, on Friday, temperatures are forecast to build again with areas in the south sitting comfortably at 19C with Reading entering the twenties.‌View 3 ImagesOn Friday, April 24 much of the nation will also get warmer (Image: WXCharts)The three day scorcher will see much of the country have bright spells, with lows that remain in the teens.Ac...