Bank holiday weather: Peterborough to sizzle in 25C temperatures before thundery downpours arrive over bank holiday weekend - full forecast

Peterborough is set to bask in temperatures of 25C today (Friday, May 1), before unsettled conditions move in over the Early May bank holiday weekend.

Warm air arriving from the south will lead to summer-like temperatures across much of central England today.

But the hot spell is likely to be short-lived, with much cooler weather forecast over the bank holiday weekend.

Today will be the hottest day of the week, before cloud and showers begin to move south.

Friday, May 1

The first day of the month will see highs of 25C in Peterborough, peaking at around 3pm.

There could be a risk of some light rain showers between 5pm and 7pm, but temperatures will remain around 20C well into the evening.

Saturday, May 2

Saturday will be slightly cooler than Friday, although Peterborians can still expect highs of 21C - well above average for this time of the year.

Patchy cloud will be present throughout the day, contributing to the cooler temperatures.

By 7pm a band of very heavy rain will sweep across much of central England, persisting throughout the night and into Sunday morning.

Sunday, May 3

Those in Peterborough can expect thundery downpours all day on Sunday, with highs of 17C.

There will be a high chance of lightning in the east and south-east of England.

Patchy sunshine will be present during occasional cloud breaks.

Monday, May 4

Bank holiday Monday will be dominated by grey skies, though the sun could appear at points during the afternoon.

Peterborough can expect highs of 16C, with lows of 7C overnight.