The UK is set to experience a significant heatwave this month, with temperatures likely to reach 40C in parts of the country, according to the latest weather maps from WXCharts.com. The heatwave is expected to last seven days, from July 11 to July 17, affecting regions from north to south.
Early July Heat Spike
Before the main heatwave, temperatures could soar even earlier, between July 8 and July 10, based on a separate forecast from WXCharts.com. During these days, weather maps show London among the warmest areas, potentially hitting 40C. The east and south east of England may also experience extreme heat. Other regions, including the Midlands, the west, and the south west of England, are forecast to see temperatures of at least 30C. Areas likely to be affected include Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Surrey. Wales is also predicted to be very hot, while Northern Ireland and Scotland are expected to have more bearable temperatures.
Main Heatwave: July 11-17
On July 11, the most affected areas in England will be the Midlands, the west, the south west, London, and the south east, where temperatures are likely to climb to 35C. These conditions are expected to persist across the country throughout the week. However, it will get even hotter on Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17, when temperatures will rise further, including in the north and north east of England, reaching 38C. On those days, 40C may be recorded in London, the south east, and the Midlands. Wales will remain hot, while temperatures in Scotland may reach up to 28C towards the end of the week.
Met Office Forecast
The Met Office forecast for the period from July 7 to July 16 states: "High pressure will dominate across England and Wales into next week, likely extending its influence into the northern UK with time. This will bring dry and warm conditions with plenty of sunshine for most. Scotland and Northern Ireland will probably see more cloud at first, with periods of rain at times. Through next week though the high pressure may extend northwards to bring periods of 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 becoming widely warm, perhaps locally hot in parts of the southeast, although not as hot nor humid as seen in the past week."
