The UK is set to experience another heatwave, with southern and southeastern England forecasted to be the first regions affected. Just two weeks after a record-breaking spell of hot weather, temperatures could once again reach 30C over the upcoming weekend, according to the Met Office.
From Friday, June 12, the mercury is expected to rise, with the warmest days likely being Saturday and Sunday. Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud explained, “We’re looking at temperatures climbing into the weekend, particularly on Saturday and Sunday, so it will feel much warmer than recent days. Temperatures are expected to be widely above average, especially across the south on Saturday and even more so on Sunday.”
Mr Stroud highlighted that the south and southeast of England are primed to see the highest temperatures, potentially hitting 30C. Looking ahead to Monday, he added, “There is always the potential for hitting heatwave criteria again,” while also noting the natural uncertainty of longer-range weather forecasts.
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Earlier in the week, on Wednesday, June 10, the forecast included blustery showers across most areas, with the northern and eastern regions facing a chance of thunder and hail. Despite some pleasant sunny breaks, the day was expected to feel rather cool.
On Thursday, June 11, a wet and windy day was predicted, especially in eastern areas where rain could be heavy at times, accompanied by a muggy atmosphere under widespread cloud cover. Conditions were expected to improve by the evening as it turned drier.
Meanwhile, the BBC noted that Wednesday would be mostly cloudy with scattered showers, some potentially thundery in the afternoon and eastern areas, punctuated by brief sunny spells. Overnight conditions would see most showers easing, clearer skies developing, but with a band of rain arriving from the west later in the night.
As the weekend approaches, residents in southern and southeastern England should prepare for a significant warm-up, possibly ushering in another heatwave period.