The UK is anticipated to experience a potential heatwave late next week, as per the latest forecast from the Met Office. After a period of cold and rainy weather, temperatures are expected to rise significantly across the country. The east and south east of England, in particular, are likely to witness a heatwave over the upcoming weekend, with temperatures possibly surpassing 30°C starting from Thursday, June 18.
Meteorologist Alex Burkill, speaking on the Met Office’s YouTube channel, indicated that the warmth this weekend will be followed by even hotter conditions the following weekend, potentially leading to a heatwave. Models suggest that temperatures could reach the high 20s to low 30s, with some predictions indicating even higher temperatures.
The upcoming weekend and early next week are expected to bring sunny and bright weather to most parts of the UK. The forecast indicates dry and warm conditions on Monday with variable cloud cover, followed by rain moving in from the northwest starting Tuesday.
From Wednesday to Friday, temperatures are forecasted to be above average, especially in the southeast where it could be very warm or hot at times. By Thursday, June 18, temperatures are likely to climb into the high 20s, possibly triggering a heatwave in certain regions.
Officially, a heatwave in the UK is declared when a location experiences at least three consecutive days of maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding a specific threshold. In the east and south east, this threshold is around 27-28°C. The long-range forecast from the Met Office suggests that above-normal temperatures will persist throughout the last two weeks of June and into July, with the potential for hot conditions, particularly in the southern regions.
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