UK Heatwave Forecast: 39C Predicted for July 11, 16 Areas Over 30C

New weather maps indicate that parts of the UK may experience another heatwave in the second week of July, with temperatures potentially soaring to 39C. The maps, generated on June 29 by Netweather.tv, show several areas baking under scorching temperatures. The Met Office has also suggested that the weather may become "very warm or hot in places."

Timing and Peak Temperatures

According to the Netweather GFX charts, hot weather will begin to hit the country again from July 8, with temperatures likely peaking at 39C on July 11. This comes just days after the UK witnessed a heatwave last week, during which the Met Office recorded a new June temperature record of 37.3C at Santon Downham in Suffolk and 37.7C at Lingwood in Norfolk.

Areas Affected

Much like the June heatwave, the forecast for mid-July suggests that London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Surrey will be among the hottest areas. If the maps prove accurate, these temperatures would mark the hottest day of the year so far. While southern England, the Midlands, and Wales are set to be very hot, Northern Ireland and Scotland are expected to see more bearable temperatures.

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Met Office Long-Range Forecast

The Met Office's long-range forecast for July 4 to 13 states: "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. 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."