The UK Met Office has predicted a warm weekend ahead, with temperatures possibly reaching 23C in southern areas and 20C in the north on Saturday. This forecast indicates a significant north-south divide, with 39 counties across England and Wales experiencing above-average temperatures. However, temperatures are expected to drop slightly on Sunday to 19C in the south and 15C in the north. The weather is expected to be changeable, featuring both sunny spells and showers, with the possibility of thunderstorms, particularly in the southern regions. BBC weather forecasters have noted that Friday will be unsettled with variable cloud and scattered showers, some of which may become thundery in the south. On Saturday, while showers will persist in the south, northern areas are likely to remain mostly dry with some sunny spells. Sunday may bring rain to the far north-western areas and a few showers in southern England, but overall, it is expected to be a dry and settled day.