Another Heatwave on the Horizon
Britons are preparing for yet another heatwave following record-breaking June temperatures last week. New maps from WXCHARTS, which uses MetDesk data, reveal that temperatures are set to soar again on July 7. According to the maps, England will experience scorching highs of 41C in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, with many other areas in the East and South East reaching 40C.
40 Counties to Exceed 35C
A total of 40 counties are forecast to go above 35C, including Cheshire, Norfolk, Rutland, and Shropshire. The counties expected to exceed 40C include Bedfordshire, Berkshire, City of Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, City of London, Derbyshire, Dorset, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Somerset, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Sussex, West Yorkshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire.
Met Office Forecast for Early July
The Met Office forecast for July 3 to 12 states: "Some rain is possible across Scotland on Friday, easing as it spreads south and east before clearing away. High pressure will dominate across England and Wales over the weekend, bringing dry and warm conditions with plenty of sunshine for most. Scotland and Northern Ireland will probably see more cloud this weekend, with periods of rain mainly affecting western Scotland at times."
The forecast continues: "Into the following working week, high pressure remains slow moving over England and Wales, perhaps extending northwards to bring drier and warmer weather to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Winds will be light to moderate for most, though stronger around northern hills and coasts near low pressure systems. Temperatures will rise through the period, perhaps becoming very warm or hot in places."
Potential Grid Strain
The upcoming heatwave has prompted warnings of a potential blackout, as the 41C temperatures could push the national grid to its breaking point. This comes shortly after the last heatwave, which saw record-breaking June temperatures.
