According to the charts, temperatures could plunge from the high 20sC the country has currently been enjoying to chilly lows of 6C at 6am – a whopping 12C lower than the July average. The coldest parts of the country will be in Scotland, though Cumbria and Durham will also be under 10C. Elsewhere, much of England can expect to enjoy temperatures above lows of 10C, with highs of 16C in the South West.
It reads: “Staying dry and settled into the weekend. Further sunny spells, though cloud amounts generally increasing.
“Temperatures slowly dropping towards the seasonal average, but still feeling pleasant in the sunshine.”
Separately, the Met Office has given its verdict on the possibility of rain hitting the UK over the coming day.
It said: “For the next few days, high pressure is expected to remain close to the UK, meaning dry weather will continue for most areas.
“The most likely chance of rain will be in the far south or south-west, where a few isolated showers are possible. However, these are expected to be scattered and short-lived, with many places remaining dry.”