The UK is bracing for another heatwave, with temperatures set to soar above 30C in several areas this week. According to the Met Office, heatwave conditions are likely to return as parts of the country remain in drought.
Areas forecast to exceed 30C on Wednesday
Weather charts generated by the Met Office suggest 16 areas will experience temperatures above 30C on Wednesday, August 12. The highest temperature is likely in Swindon, with mercury levels potentially reaching 33C.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: "Temperatures will climb through the weekend and, more significantly, through much of next week. After a brief dip on Monday, high pressure will move across the UK before settling to the east, allowing a southerly flow to develop."
Heat peak and humidity
Silverstone added: "A fairly widespread heatwave is likely across large parts of England and Wales, with hot conditions developing in places. The heat is expected to peak for much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday, with up to 34C possible in parts of central and southern England and southeast Wales. East Anglia and south-east England, however, could see temperatures even higher on Thursday."
Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight.
Full list of areas forecast to hit 30C or more on Wednesday
- York - 30C
- Leeds - 30C
- Manchester - 30C
- Sheffield - 30C
- Lincoln - 30C
- Cambridge - 30C
- Swansea - 30C
- London - 30C
- Stoke on Trent - 31C
- Southampton - 31C
- Plymouth - 31C
- Banbury - 31C
- Milton Keynes - 31C
- Newtown - 31C
- Birmingham - 31C
- Peterborugh - 31C
- Nottingham - 31C
- Wrexham - 31C
- Milton Keynes - 31C
- Hereford - 32C
- Yeovil - 32C
- Cardiff - 32C
- Reading - 32C
- Swindon - 33C
