Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Spring heatwave set to stay in Birmingham and West Midlands

Dry and largely sunny conditions are forecast to persist through the remainder of this week

Spring heatwave

The Met Office predicts clear skies and continued sunshine

iStock

The unusually warm and sunny spring weather across Birmingham and the West Midlands is expected to continue into next week, according to the Met Office.

Dry and largely sunny conditions are forecast to persist through the remainder of this week and into the week beginning 20 May, with temperatures set to remain well above average for this time of year. In Birmingham, daytime temperatures are expected to range between 21°C and 23°C over the weekend, with similar conditions forecast throughout next week.


The Met Office predicts clear skies and continued sunshine across much of the West Midlands, supported by a slow-moving area of high pressure that is dominating the weather pattern across the region. This stable weather system is bringing settled and fine conditions, with warm temperatures during the day and cooler nights.



From Friday through Sunday, the outlook remains dry and bright, with plenty of sunshine expected once any morning low cloud clears. Temperatures will stay above seasonal norms, although nights may feel cooler in comparison.

Into next week, the mostly dry and sunny spell is likely to persist for the majority of the region. Western areas are expected to feel particularly warm or even very warm at times. However, temperatures will be slightly cooler in eastern parts of the country, especially along coastal areas. These areas may experience lingering low cloud and a brisk breeze coming in off the North Sea.

The extended spell of fine weather is providing a prolonged taste of summer, with the Met Office currently showing no significant change in conditions over the coming days for the Birmingham and West Midlands region.

More For You

ancient Sikh holy book

The priest, Giyani Himit Singh read prayers from five pages of the holy book to the congregation - Representative image

edinburgh-gurdwara

Ancient Sikh holy book goes on display after 175 years

Highlights

  • 300-year-old handwritten Guru Granth Sahib shown at Edinburgh Gurdwara for first time in 175 years.
  • Holy book found in University of Edinburgh archives in 2020, oldest of its kind in UK.
  • The book was formerly in the possession of Maharaja Kharak Singh, taken from Punjab fort in 1848.
Sikhs across Scotland came together on Sunday (16) to see a rare handwritten copy of their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, dating back to the 1700s.

The ancient scripture left the University of Edinburgh for the first time in 175 years so the community could hold a special ceremony at Edinburgh Gurdwara in Leith.

The book was found by academics looking through the university's digital files in 2020. It is thought to be the oldest of its kind in the UK.

Keep ReadingShow less