This is how long the warm weather is going to last in Lancashire

With many of us basking in the spring sunshine at home this month, May 2020 is shaping up to be be the country’s driest since 1896, with just 31.5mm of rain falling in the month so far.

Sunny skies, hot weather and mild evenings have dominated the weather over the past week, making for an "exceptional spring" according to the Met Office.

Forecasters have now predicted the warm weather will last for the rest of the month and into the start of June.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "The start of June will see a continuation of the current settled weather with most places staying dry and sunny.

"However, there is an increasing chance of seeing some rain or showers at times, especially across northern and western parts.

"It will be very warm initially but temperatures are likely to begin to return to normal towards the middle of the period."

Dry weather and temperatures reaching up to 24C have been predicted to last up until around June 2.

Met Office forecasters predict after June 2 there will be an increased chance of showers or longer spells of rain.

It will also be very warm initially, but temperatures are likely to begin to return to normal towards the middle of the period.

The showers or spells of rain are likely to be across the northwest and possibly accompanied by strong winds, but any wetter periods are likely to be interspersed with some drier and brighter weather.

Friday, May 29

- Friday will be another dry day with plenty of sunshine. Feeling very warm away from coastal fringes. Maximum temperature 26 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

- The next few days will stay warm and sunny with light winds throughout. However, it may turn cloudier on Sunday.

Tuesday, June 2 - Thursday, June 11

- An increasing chance of some rain or showers at times, especially across northern and western parts.

- Very warm initially, but temperatures are likely to begin to return to normal towards the middle of the period.

- There may then be a shift to more changeable conditions, with an increased chance of showers or longer spells of rain across all parts of the UK.

- The showers or spells of rain are likely to be across the northwest and possibly accompanied by strong winds.

- Any wetter periods are likely to be interspersed with some drier and brighter weather.