As the UK welcomes the early May bank holiday weekend, temperatures are expected to soar to 24°C in 14 regions, making them warmer than both Greece and Turkey, where temperatures will peak at around 22°C. The warmest conditions are anticipated in southern England, particularly London, which is forecasted to hit 24°C. Other regions, such as Greater Manchester, are expected to reach 20°C, while the East Midlands cities like Nottingham, Leicester, and Lincoln will also enjoy warm weather with highs of 22°C. Despite the warmth, the Met Office warns of potential showers developing on Friday, with a mix of sunshine and scattered thundery showers expected throughout the weekend. BBC Weather adds that while Thursday will be sunny, Friday may bring more cloud cover and occasional rain, particularly in the far south-west and Northern Ireland. Overall, the weekend looks to be a pleasant one for many across England, despite the possibility of some rain.