Britain is bracing for a return to scorching weather, with weather maps indicating temperatures could reach 34C in parts of England later this month. The heatwave is expected to hit on June 20, with at least 17 areas forecast to exceed 30C.
According to Netweather maps, southern and eastern England will be hottest, with temperatures between 31C and 34C. The Midlands, including Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, and Lincolnshire, are also set to swelter at 30-31C. Northern England will see highs of 28-30C, while Wales will range from 25-28C. Scotland and Northern Ireland will remain cooler, with highs in the low to mid-20s.
The Met Office's summer outlook, published on June 1, warns of an increased likelihood of warmer-than-average conditions and a higher chance of heatwaves and heat-related impacts. MeteoGroup, which supplies BBC Weather data, also predicts multiple intense hot spells, with above-average temperatures expected throughout June, July, and August.
The Met Office notes that warmer summers are becoming more probable due to climate trends, with hotter-than-average conditions now roughly twice as likely as during the 1991-2020 reference period.
