A Met Office expert has named the areas of the UK that could be hit with thunderstorms this coming Monday and Tuesday. The country is set to be hit with scorching conditions over the weekend, where temperatures could be 30C or over in some parts of Britain. This kind of weather is often accompanied by thunder and lightning, making some Brits feel like they are in a tropical climate.
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday
Meteorologist and presenter Alex Deakin told the Daily Express that there is always a risk of thunderstorms when there is hot weather. He said that not everywhere in the UK is set to get them, but some areas in the south and east of the country could experience thunderstorms early next week. He explained that thunderstorms tend to happen in the areas that have the highest temperatures and humidity. So, regions of the UK that will face scorching temperatures this weekend could see thunderstorms arriving pretty soon after.
Areas Most at Risk
It's the southern parts of Wales and southern England up into the Midlands and across to East Anglia, he revealed. They're the areas most likely to see some thunderstorms. Speaking of the hot weather that Brits are expecting in the coming days, he revealed: Sunday will be pretty hot across the southeast, 30 degrees, but yeah, it's Monday and Tuesday we're going to see the peak. Hard to say which will actually see the highest temperatures because there's still a bit of uncertainty just about how much sunshine we get, so it's hard to say. Both are likely at the moment to be high around 34 Celsius, so different areas are likely to see slightly different temperatures at different times, but Monday and Tuesday are the peak.
Amber Weather Warnings Issued
With temperatures already soaring in some parts of the UK, the Met Office has issued a series of amber weather warnings for the UK. A 47-hour amber alert for extreme heat has been issued for 51 areas across much of southern England and southeastern Wales, with forecasters warning the sweltering conditions could have widespread impacts on people, transport networks and critical infrastructure. The warnings come into effect at 1am on Monday, June 22, and until 11.59pm on Tuesday, June 23. It has also said that nighttime temperatures in some urban areas could exceed 20C, so many will likely struggle to sleep.
Expert Comments
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Greg Wolverson said: While heatwave criteria will be met for some in the south and southeast of England over the weekend, with temperatures into the low 30s Celsius possible, the warmth will expand and intensify at the start of next week, which, coupled with high temperatures overnight, leads to potential impacts.
