UK weather maps turn orange as exact date 20C scorcher returns revealed

UK weather maps turn orange as exact date 20C scorcher returns revealedThe UK is set for another scorcher at the beginning of next month with weather maps turning orange as high temperatures will hit much of the nation, with highs of 20CNewsOlivia Beeson07:00, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWeather map shows high temperatures across much of the UK (Image: Net weather )The UK is set to experience another scorcher at the beginning of next month with weather maps turning orange for a weekend of sunshine.‌According to Netweather maps, much of the nation is forecast with warm temperatures the first weekend of May.‌The south is predicted to see most of the warmth, with temperatures reaching 20C in the capital on Saturday, May 2.‌View 2 ImagesThe map shows highs across the UK on Saturday, May 2 (Image: Net Weather )However, across the UK Brits will see highs of above 15C, with Cheshire also set to soak in much of the sunshine.The northern county will reach 19C on the Saturday, as surrounding areas are also forecast to reach 17C.‌Once again the maps suggest that Scotland, Northern Ireland and most of Wales will be significantly cooler than England.According to the Met Office, the forecast is expected to be "largely dry" with "sunny periods".The full forecast says: "High pressure is likely to be centred close to or across the UK through much of this period. So many places will be largely dry with clear or sunny periods.Article continues below"Colder air will try to push into the country from the north toward next weekend, but will probably only make limited progress into the northeast for a brief time, where it could bring a short lived showery interlude, some of these wintry."Winds will be mostly light, but briefly stronger in the northeast as that colder air tries to come south."Temperatures will probably be near normal or slightly above for many, but with a risk of colder conditions affecting the north next weekend."