The Met Office has indicated that heatwave conditions are likely to return to parts of the UK next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C in some regions.
The weekend is expected to bring a north-south split in weather, with rain over Scotland and Northern Ireland while England and Wales see warm and sunny spells. Temperatures in southern and south-eastern England should reach 30C on Saturday before climbing into the low-30s on Sunday. Monday should bring highs of 27-29C, before temperatures surge later in the week.
Temperature forecast
According to the national weather agency, 30C highs are possible in England and Wales on Tuesday, potentially increasing to 34C on Wednesday. The highest temperatures are expected on Thursday, when 36C could occur in East Anglia and south-east England.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: “Temperatures will climb through the weekend and, more significantly, through much of next week. After a brief dip on Monday, high pressure will move across the UK before settling to the east, allowing a southerly flow to develop.”
Heatwave and health alerts
“A fairly widespread heatwave is likely across large parts of England and Wales, with hot conditions developing in places. The heat is expected to peak for much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday, with up to 34C possible in parts of central and southern England and southeast Wales. East Anglia and south-east England, however, could see temperatures even higher on Thursday. Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight.”
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for Yorkshire and The Humber, the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the East of England, London, the South East and the South West. They are in place from Saturday to Tuesday, and state that minor impacts from heat are “likely across health and social care services”.
