UK weather maps turn orange as 'Iberian plume' to bring 18C heatwave in days

Brits are in for a warm surprise this November as a wave offrom the Iberian Peninsula is set to sweep across the UK.

With temperatures predicted to , Netweather's forecasts show a UK map awash with hues of orange and yellow, indicating that parts of the south could see temperatures of 17-18C, while even and the north will enjoy an unseasonably warm 10-15C.

The temperature maps are a vibrant mix of green and yellow, predicting a cosy 14-18C for most areas in and by Tuesday, November 5, peaking at a toasty 18C in the southern hot spots. However, meteorologists caution that this current warm spell may be short-lived, with a cold snap expected by mid-November, according to the Express.

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The Met Office's long-range forecast from November 4 to November 13 suggests: "High pressure is likely to dominate the across many parts of the UK during this period. This will mean plenty of dry and settled weather for most, although it may be fairly cloudy at times," reports .

"Where skies clear overnight some areas of fog and frost are likely to develop. Southern areas are expected to be mainly dry during this period, while any more unsettled conditions and periods of rain are more likely to affect areas further north, particularly the north and northwest of Scotland."

"Winds will likely be light in the south, but there could be some spells of strong winds across the north and west. Temperatures will probably be close to normal overall, although some cold nights are possible at times."