Met Office Issues Verdict on Another UK Heatwave in August

The Met Office has issued its verdict on the possibility of another heatwave in the UK, as milder temperatures have arrived after three scorching heatwaves across May, June, and July.

This week has seen a dramatic change, with grey clouds replacing blue skies for millions across the country. Temperatures exceeded 30°C earlier this month in England and Wales, including Merseyside, but now remain in the low 20s throughout the week.

Weekend Outlook

In its outlook for the end of this week, the Met Office said: "It will stay mostly fine on Friday, though more in the way of cloud is expected. Over the weekend the weather looks more mixed with some rain developing at times."

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A "changeable" period is set to follow, with a mix of rain and sunny spells. There is a chance hot weather could return, although this may be limited to the south.

August Forecast

The Met Office said: "Confidence becomes lower as we approach the turn of the month, but there are hints that high pressure could return for a time, which would mean dry conditions resuming, especially in the south."

"Winds will be mostly light or moderate, but occasionally fresh or strong around some coasts, mainly in the north. Temperatures will be near or above normal, warmest in the south, and perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August."

Will There Be Another Heatwave?

Speaking about the possibility of another heatwave in August, the UK forecaster said there is "potential", but mainly in the south. It said: "Higher pressure is considered generally more likely than lower pressure through August. This means settled and dry weather will likely prevail, especially across the south."

"Some rain is still likely at times, especially across northern parts. Although many areas may see mainly dry weather for the much of the period, occasional summertime thunderstorms are possible on some days given the right ingredients."

Winds are expected to be generally light to moderate, and occasionally fresh around coastal areas. Temperatures will very likely remain above normal, with potential for further hot spells, particularly in the south.

UK weather maps show hotter temperatures could possibly arrive in August. Temperature maps for August 1 show parts of England shaded in deep red, indicating where temperatures are expected to rise above the seasonal average.