Thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are also expected.Warm temperatures predicted for both Thursday and Friday. Image: Tina LundánYle News8:05According to Yle meteorologist Elias Paakkanen, much of Finland will enjoy sunny and warm weather on Thursday."Warm air is flowing into Finland from the southwest. Temperatures in the south and west could even reach the heatwave threshold," Paakkanen said.Isolated thunderstorms are possible in western Finland during the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are likely in western Lapland.Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday. Image: Elias Paakkanen / YleTemperatures could climb to 30 degrees Celcius in places on Friday as a hot air mass moves over eastern Finland.Thunderstorms are however also possible across Finland on Friday, with strong wind gusts expected in the affected areas.