Temperatures soar as Met Office predicts heatwave in Carlisle this week
In some areas of the UK, temperatures will soar past 27C, in Cumbria, temperatures are expected to be somewhat lower, but by no means freezing.
Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to be the hottest days, while UV and pollen levels are expected to be very high.
Where is the heat coming from this week? 🌡️ A broad area of high pressure is currently positioned over the UK, leading to sinking air that warms as it descends. Combined with prolonged sunshine, this is expected to push temperatures up to 29°C in southern areas by Thursday ☀️ pic.twitter.com/41ceewIrA1
— Met Office (@metoffice) April 29, 2025
High pressure continues tomorrow, with temperatures widely in the 20s, reaching a likely maximum of 28°C.
The warmest day of the week looks set to be Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach 29°C across parts of England.
Maximum temperature 21 °C.
A fine day with plenty of warm sunshine after any early morning mist has cleared. Wispy cloud, perhaps making skies hazy at times but remaining settled with light winds.
Some evening sunshine, still hazy at times. Remaining dry overnight with continuing light winds. Rather mild for most, though locally chilly for some rural areas. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
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Another pleasant and dry day. Less cloud around will allow increasingly lengthy periods of warm sunshine with temperatures rising well above the late-April norm. Maximum temperature 25 °C.
Chance of a few showers on Thursday as cloud builds, but still some sunny spells to end the week. Feeling fresher from Friday as temperatures drop slightly.
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