The Met Office has issued a forecast indicating that temperatures could rise to 22C in southern England this Saturday, with 40 counties across England and Wales expected to experience above-average warmth. While southern regions will enjoy sunny conditions, northern areas, including Scotland and Northern Ireland, will face a band of rain and cooler temperatures. On Saturday, northern areas are expected to reach highs of 19C, while southern regions will see temperatures around 22C. The following day, temperatures in the south may remain at 19C, while the north could only reach 15C. The temperature anomaly maps highlight a significant north-south divide, with orange areas indicating higher temperatures in the south and blue areas indicating below-average temperatures in the north. The BBC forecasts a sunny start for the southeast, with rain expected in the far north and isolated showers in southern England on Sunday. The weather will remain variable into the following week, with some light rain and breezier conditions expected.