UK heatwave: Britain to be hotter than Morocco as weather maps show exact date of sizzling 27C spell

A striking weather map has revealed that parts of the UK are set to enjoy temperatures as high as 27C, with the mercury even surpassing the warmth of holiday hotspot Morocco. As high pressure sweeps in from the south, the UK is gearing up for a significant temperature hike.

Weather experts predict that Wednesday afternoon will see the mercury hit 27C, with dry conditions expected across the country, with the Met Office's website stating: "Very warm with sunny spells in the southeast on Wednesday." They also forecast that the warm weather will persist into the weekend and humidity levels will soar by Monday.

The forecast suggests "Drier and brighter through the period as higher pressure builds into the weekend. Lighter winds than of late with temperatures near or just above average for the time of year," reports the Mirror.

Areas set to experience the peak warmth include east London, Essex, and Kent, while the East of England can anticipate 26C and the East Midlands is looking forward to 23C sunshine. However that doesn't mean that the North West is set to miss out either, as the Met Office also predicts Manchester will see temperatures of 24C, with some estimates even predicting a possible spike to 26C.

This means these UK regions will be hotter than Morocco come Wednesday afternoon as Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, usually enjoys highs of around 25C at this time of year but is only expected to reach 22C on Wednesday. Similarly, Safi on the east coast is predicted to see temperatures around 24C.

Nick Silkstone, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, has forecasted: "There is a warmer interlude of weather on the way for those in the south and east of the UK from the middle of the week. Temperatures on