Britain is gearing up for a scorching heatwave, with new weather maps pointing to 22 June as the date when temperatures will soar. The south-east of England, particularly London and Essex, is expected to see the highest temperatures, reaching up to 24°C, according to NetWeather forecasts.
Heatwave Will Have an Impact on Various Regions
Elsewhere in East Anglia, including Norwich, Ipswich and Cambridge, as well as cities in the south-east such as Canterbury and Brighton, will see temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
In the Midlands, areas such as Birmingham, Oxford and Lincoln, as well as south-western regions including Plymouth and Bristol, will experience temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Wales, including Conwy and Cardiff, Northern Ireland, Derry and Belfast, and cities in the north of England, such as Manchester and Newcastle, will be slightly cooler, with temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.
Further north, the south of Scotland, including Edinburgh and Dumfries, will experience temperatures of between 16°C and 17°C.
Central and northern Scotland, including cities such as Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness and Wick, will be the coldest, with temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.
The heatwave is expected to intensify slightly on June 23, with temperatures rising by 1°C to 2°C in the same regions.
Met Office Comments on Heatwave Predictions
The Met Office provided further information, saying: "‘Signals are weak for prevailing weather conditions over this period. Typical conditions for the UK are very likely, with a mixture of weather types."
"All areas can expect periods of drier, sunnier weather, but there will also be showers or longer periods of rain at times. Temperatures should be close to normal".
5-Day Weather Forecast
This Evening and Tonight
- Dry with plenty of sunshine in the evening over England and Wales, leading to a clear, cool night.
- Possibly some frost on the grass in some rural areas.
- Cloudier and windier in Scotland, with rain arriving from the north-west.
For most it will be a dry evening with late sunshine giving way to clear periods 🌞✨
However, blustery showers will continue to affect some northern areas 🌦️🌧️ pic.twitter.com/TrN2L2L59T
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 8, 2024
Sunday
- After a cool but generally bright start to the day in England and Wales,
- Clouds will gradually strengthen as rain moves into southern Northern Ireland and northern England, followed by showers over Scotland.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday
- The weather will remain cool with a northerly breeze and a mix of clear spells and showers over the next few days.
- The showers will become lighter from the west on Wednesday.