Tomorrow, while some parts of the UK may experience temperatures reaching 35-36C, other regions are forecasted to encounter heavy rain. The Met Office anticipates a return of heatwave conditions for some areas on Wednesday, particularly in the south-east of England where the highest temperatures are expected.
Conversely, Northern Ireland and Scotland are expected to remain significantly cooler. Northern Ireland is projected to reach only 18C in the afternoon, while Scotland may see temperatures around 20C, not meeting the heatwave criteria. Additionally, a band of heavy rain is predicted to move across the northern regions of the UK, possibly developing into thundery showers.
Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill mentioned that persistent rain over Scotland and Northern Ireland is likely to continue into the next day, with the potential for heavy downpours. Weather fronts merging over these areas are expected to bring continuous rain, extending south and eastward.
According to Met Office maps, approximately 30 counties in Northern Ireland and Scotland are at risk of heavy showers on the following day. BBC Weather’s outlook aligns with these forecasts, indicating the possibility of rain in western parts of the UK.
BBC Weather’s forecast for Wednesday describes a scenario where rain in the north will clear out, leaving sunshine and hot weather in southern regions, although western areas may experience cloud cover and sporadic showers. Looking ahead, the week is expected to feature sunny intervals with occasional showers, particularly in Scotland where heavy and thundery rain showers may drift northward. The south is likely to remain warm with sunshine, while scattered showers are expected in the north on Friday.