The UK is set for a scorching bank holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to soar to 26C in some counties.After a week of unsettled conditions and below average temperatures, the Sun is set to bring plenty of warmth in time for the long weekend.Residents across England can expect the mercury to hit at least 20C by the weekend, with those in central and eastern areas set to enjoy warmth of up to 26C, according to the Met Office.However, forecasters are predicting some rain as the warmer weather brings some humidity, particularly in the north of England and Scotland.Temperatures are expected to rise from Thursday, with highs of 22C in the south east of England and 20C widely across the midlands and north of England. Conditions are set to be slightly cooler in coastal areas, but most will see warm and dry weather, the Met Office says.Warm weather is expected to start on Thursday (Met Office)Forecasters say the weather will turn increasingly warm and humid on Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach 26C in Greater London and Cambridgeshire, and between 22C and 25C across large swathes of England. People in the south east of England can expect strong sunshine, while conditions are expected to be cloudier in the north.Temperatures are expected to hit 26C on Sunday (Met Office)As we move into the bank holiday weekend, much of the country are set to see the sun as temperatures remain warm, but fall slightly on Saturday. Forecasters predict highs of 24C in the south east of England, with the mercury climbing to between 20C and 23C across the rest of England.The pleasant weather is expected to continue on Sunday, with temperature soaring back to 26C in Greater London and 25C elsewhere in the south east. Highs of between 21C and 25C are forecast across the rest of the UK, with clear sunshine set to last for the day for most.Bank holiday Monday will bring beautiful, warm conditions for much of England with highs of 25C in the south and slightly cooler temperatures in the north. Highs of 25C are expected in the south east of England on Monday (Met Office)Forecasters say conditions will remain warm and sunny for much of next week.“Through the following week, high pressure is expected to broadly remain in place for much of the UK, and fine weather is likely to continue for most of the country,” the Met Office said.“There may be occasions where low pressure to the north may bring some brief spells of rain across northern parts, but in general fair weather will dominate. Temperatures are expected to be above normal, feeling very warm at times with light winds.”