A ‘mini heatwave’ is set to hit the UK next week, bringing temperature highs of 20°C – but will East Lancashire be as lucky?

After a turbulent week of chilly temperatures, strong winds and yellow weather warnings, warmer and brighter days are forecast next week.

According to the Met Office, a period of high pressure could bring fine and dry conditions.

A spokesperson said: “Further into the week a ridge of high pressure will likely develop resulting in fine and dry conditions for many, with sunny spells, especially to the lee of high ground.

“Cloudier skies in the northwest, with dampness possible. These settled conditions are expected to continue later in the period, with frequent dry weather for most, perhaps with the odd shower.

“The chance of showers increasing later, especially in the southwest. Temperatures generally above average throughout the period, and locally very warm in the sunshine at times.”

According to BBC Weather, temperatures are expected to reach highs of 19°C in Blackburn on Tuesday (April 18).

It is a similar picture in other parts of East Lancashire, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 19°C next week.

Cloud, light rain and sunshine are in the forecast.

The Met Office predict it will be slightly cooler, predicting highs of 16°C in Blackburn with Darwen next week.

Blackburn’s seven day weather forecast

Here is Blackburn with Darwen’s weather forecast for Monday, April 17, to Sunday, April 23, according to BBC Weather.

  • Monday, April 17: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Maximum wind speeds of 8mph.
     
  • Tuesday, April 18: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Maximum wind speeds of 11mph.
     
  • Wednesday, April 19: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Maximum wind speeds of 12mph.
     
  • Thursday, April 20: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Maximum wind speeds of 13mph.
     
  • Friday, April 21: Light rain showers and a moderate breeze. Highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Maximum wind speeds of 14mph.
     
  • Saturday, April 22: Sunny and gentle breeze. Highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Maximum wind speeds of 12mph.
     
  • Sunday, April 23: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. Highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Maximum wind speeds of 10mph.