UK weather: Britain to bask in summer-like temperatures with highs of 18C as remains of Hurricane Melissa sweeps tropical plume up from Europe

UK weather: Britain to bask in summer-like temperatures with highs of 18C as remains of Hurricane Melissa sweeps tropical plume up from Europe

Guy Fawkes revellers are warming up for a bonfire-night balmy banger with fireworks to go off in summer-like temperatures.As Britons light blue touch papers on Wednesday, thermometers in parts will be rocketing to 18C.The sultry spell is thanks to the remains of Hurricane Melissa sweeping a tropical plume up from the Continent.Tropical warmth from Melissa’s death throes will, however, be tempered by a dousing of wind and rain. TRENDING Stories …