The Met Office confirmed that wildfire smoke from Canada has drifted across the Atlantic, causing UK skies to appear "opaque" and grey. The normally blue heavens turned hazy over southern regions, with the smoke originating from wildfires over 900 miles away in Canada.
Met Office explanation
The Met Office asked: "Have you noticed an opaqueness to the blue sky this morning?" It added: "Wildfire smoke from North America is drifting south across the UK, meaning the clear skies may not be as blue as you might expect."
Temperature outlook
Temperatures have declined this month, with southern areas expected to reach highs of roughly 28C on most days this week, while northern parts will fluctuate between 25C and 26C. The Met Office indicated conditions will likely stay "cloudy and cool" across the far north with potential showers, stating: "Dry and sunny elsewhere with some very warm sunshine."
BBC forecast
The BBC reports that northern regions can anticipate overcast skies with some "sunny spells" across the south, while eastern areas should prepare for "the odd shower". BBC weather experts predict another murky beginning throughout the north on Thursday, accompanied by "sunny spells and patchy cloud" further south. They continued: "Friday looks to be dry with sunny spells for most, though northern Scotland will see spells of rain developing. These will push southwards on Saturday, with a few showers developing in the north behind it."
Meteorological charts indicate another heatwave might be on the horizon, with temperatures possibly reaching 37C in August, especially across southern England and the Midlands.
