The Met Office has indicated that the UK may experience further hot weather in July, with temperatures potentially reaching 31°C. This follows a weekend of scorching conditions, with the mercury expected to hit 30°C on Sunday and up to 34°C on Monday.
According to the Met Office's long-range forecast, conditions for July are expected to be mixed, including thunderstorms, but temperatures are predicted to be above average for most areas. The forecaster stated: 'Temperatures will generally rise through this weekend for those in the south, with in excess of 30°C possible in the southeast or East Anglia on Sunday, and even higher than that on Monday.'
Weather maps show the south-east dropping to the late 20s by Wednesday, with temperatures sloping down further during the first few days of July. However, the Met Office's outlook from July 1 to 10 suggests a low pressure system near the northwest, but a good deal of dry and very warm or hot weather elsewhere, with the possibility of thunderstorms.
Looking further ahead, maps indicate temperatures could rise again by July 7, reaching 26°C in regions like Kent and Sussex. By July 8, 30°C could be achieved once more in central and southern parts of England, including Greater London, potentially rising by another 2°C the following day.
The Met Office's broader outlook for July up to the 25th notes: 'Conditions will likely continue to be changeable... Southern and eastern areas are most favoured for longer drier and more settled spells... Temperatures are expected to be above average for most areas, especially towards the southeast where there will be an ongoing chance of some very warm or hot conditions at times.'
