The next UK heatwave is forecast to start just over a week away, with temperatures set to rise notably from mid-June. After a gloomy start to June, following a recent heatwave, meteorologists predict a shift to warmer and drier conditions starting around Monday, June 15.
High pressure is expected to dominate from mid-June onwards, bringing dry, settled weather and temperatures that could surpass average levels, potentially leading to very warm spells in certain regions.
Becky Mitchell, a meteorologist with the Met Office, told The i Paper, “Temperatures during the first half of June will hover around average. However, signs indicate a likely increase towards the latter half, though it remains too early for full confidence.”
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Supporting this outlook, British Weather Services forecaster Jim Dale suggests a prolonged heatwave lasting two weeks or more could occur, with temperatures possibly reaching an extraordinary 40°C in the UK this summer.
The Met Office outlook from June 4 to June 13 predicts continued influence from Atlantic low-pressure systems, bringing showers and rain, especially across western and northwestern areas. Drier and more pleasant conditions are expected to prevail in the south and east, with breezy weather particularly affecting coastal regions.
Looking beyond June 14, the forecast anticipates the development of more settled and drier weather as high pressure strengthens, although occasional showers may still occur. Temperatures are likely to trend above average with intermittent very warm spells. However, the latter part of the month may see more variability, with rain and showers becoming more frequent.
With this pattern emerging, residents and visitors in the UK should prepare for a potentially intense and prolonged period of summer warmth starting mid-June.