Temperatures in the UK are set to rise, potentially reaching up to 32°C by Friday, marking the threshold for a heatwave. High pressure from the Atlantic will bring fine, dry weather with plenty of sunshine. This week will see temperatures increase day by day, mainly in England and Wales, while some areas like Scotland may see lighter rainfall. By the weekend, humidity levels will rise significantly, contributing to warmer nights. Pollen and UV levels are also expected to be very high during this heatwave, which is predicted to last longer than previous ones this summer.
High pressure from the Atlantic will gradually exert its influence over the UK this week. We'll see temperatures build day-on-day, with the potential for hot conditions to become quite widespread by the end of the week and into the weekend.
On Wednesday, temperatures could reach up to 28°C in parts of England, climbing to 30°C on Thursday and 32°C by Friday. By this stage, heatwave criteria are likely to be met in parts of England and Wales, and in parts of Scotland over the weekend.
High temperatures are likely to persist into the weekend, especially away from coasts with onshore winds, reaching the low 30s in portions of England and Wales, and accompanied by rising humidity and warmer nights.
This heatwave is likely to last longer than previous ones so far this summer, and affect a wider area, with the focus for some of the highest temperatures displaced across more central and western areas at times.
Collection
[
|
...
]