New weather maps have turned orange as summery highs of 26C are expected across Birmingham and the Black Country. According to WX Charts, the mercury is expected to rise and hit balmy temperatures this month.
As we head towards the upcoming Spring bank holiday, it appears the weather will remain mild, with temperatures struggling to reach 20C initially. But weather maps suggest this will start to change on Friday, May 22.
Temperature Rise Expected
By noon on May 22, most of Birmingham, the Black Country - including Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell - and the wider West Midlands region are predicted to see highs of 20C and 21C. Weather maps indicate that the mercury will rise a notch, with highs between 22C and 24C by 6pm.
The warmer weather looks set to remain into the following day, with highs of 24C in Birmingham and 23C in the Black Country by noon on Saturday, May 23. Hours later, the summer-like conditions will continue, with highs of 26C in Birmingham by 6pm. All of the West Midlands looks set to experience temperatures between 24C and 26C at this point.
Bank Holiday Weekend Outlook
According to the weather charts, Sunday, May 23 will also be a warm one. Temperatures will be in the mid to high teens in the morning before quickly rising to 25C in Birmingham by noon. The pleasant weather will continue, reaching a peak 26C in Birmingham and the Black Country by 6pm.
On bank holiday Monday, May 24, it is predicted to remain warm, with highs of 25C. In its long-range forecast for Sunday, May 17, to Tuesday, May 26, the Met Office said: "Changeable and at times rather unsettled conditions look to dominate at first, with low pressure often close by. This means periods of rain or showers, some of which could be heavy, for many places, though some drier interludes are also expected."
"As this period progresses, high pressure is likely to begin to build from the south bringing more in the way of settled weather. Temperatures likely cooler than average to begin, but tending to recover as the period progresses, perhaps becoming rather warm by the end of the period, especially in the south."
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