Britain is set to bask in temperatures exceeding those in Greece as a spring heat surge takes hold later this month. Weather maps indicate that temperatures could climb to 36C in some areas, surpassing the 35C expected in most parts of Greece.
The hot spell is forecast to begin at the end of July and extend into August, with the Met Office warning that conditions could become “very warm again by the start of August”. Coastal areas in Sussex, as well as Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, could reach 35C, while much of England will sit above 30C.
If the predicted highs materialise, transport and health services may face disruption similar to previous heatwaves. The Met Office defines a heatwave as a prolonged period of excessively hot and humid weather lasting for at least three days, relative to the normal climate of a specific location.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast states: “A changeable period is likely overall, with many areas likely to see a mixture of bright or sunny spells and some rain at times. Temperatures will be near or above normal, warmest in the south, and perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August.”
