Met Office issues heatwave weather warning for UK as two areas face hottest temperatures

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The Met Office has issued a warning for the UK, forecasting four days of intense heat starting from Saturday and lasting until at least Tuesday, with two areas expected to be hit the hardest.The weather experts predict that the hot weather will sweep across the entire UK from Saturday, but it's England and Wales where the "heat will build most notably." Monday is set to be the hottest day, particularly in the south east which will face the most extreme hot weather conditions.

On Saturday, temperatures are expected to begin at 24-25C in various parts of the country, soaring to highs of 31-32C on Monday, especially in London and the south of England.The high temperatures will persist into Tuesday, before beginning to cool slightly on Wednesday.The Met Office cautioned: "Temperatures will climb over the next few days." "Scotland and Northern Ireland will see some warm weather, but it is across England and Wales where the heat will build most notably.Temperatures are likely to peak in the low to mid 30s Celsius in the southeast on Monday." They added: "Sunday is when we expect to see temperatures increasing, particularly in the south and east." Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free "Cloud and patchy rain will affect parts of England and Wales on Saturday, but it will remain dry with some warm sunny spells in the far southeast.