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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date UK temperatures to fall dramatically ending sweltering 34C heatwave
The UK is set to sizzle this weekend with temperatures expected to reach highs of 34C but the weather is forecast to get much cooler in the coming days as we enter July Britain is expected to bake in glorious sunshine this weekend, with potential highs of 34C, although forecasters believe temperatures will fall by the middle of next week. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for the whole of England, with millions across the country expected to enjoy the sun on Saturday and Sunday. With BBQs, beach days and going to the park with family and friends firmly on the agenda this weekend, Brits are reminded to drink plenty of water and apply sunscreen regularly. The Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, Dan Holley, said: 'The highest temperatures from this hot spell are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s Celsius fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas. Despite this, the more uncomfortable heat will be in northern and western areas initially, where despite somewhat lower temperatures the air will be more humid." Temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler by next week, reports MyLondon, with breezy westerly winds "to bring a mixture of sunshine and showers". Temperatures will revert back to average for this time of the year, with nights feeling much cooler, according to the Met Office. The long range weather forecast reads: "Rather changeable conditions are anticipated through this period, as a series of Atlantic low pressure systems pass largely to the northwest of the UK. These will tend to bring some occasional rain or showers, most frequent in northwestern areas where it may also be rather breezy or windy at times. "Whilst some rain or showers will be possible farther south and east, here longer drier spells are more likely, under the influence of higher pressure. There is also the chance of some occasional very warm weather, as south or southwesterly winds allow brief bursts of hotter air to encroach from the continent, but probably fairly short-lived and perhaps also accompanied by a few thunderstorms at times." Temperatures could drop to a maximum 18C and as low as 13C in some areas of England on Monday, although temperatures will likely rise into the 20s once again by next weekend. According to the BBC, London could see glorious sunshine yet again next Saturday with highs of 27C. Elsewhere, a yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for areas between Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle, while the warning also impacts the Scottish Borders. The Met Office says the warning is in place from 5pm on Saturday to 3am on Sunday. "Whilst some showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected during Saturday afternoon, further and potentially intense thunderstorms are likely to develop during Saturday evening across northwest England and perhaps northeast Wales," the Met Office says. "Whilst there is still some uncertainty in when and where these develop, thunderstorms could produce a combination of frequent lightning, large hail, strong winds and heavy rain (in places, 30-40 mm in less than 2 hours) as they move northeast into northeast England and perhaps southeast Scotland overnight. Thunderstorms are expected to move offshore into the North Sea during the latter part of Saturday night."
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Scotsman
Scotland Weather: Where will be the hottest today? Here's the weather for the weekend across the country
Scotland could see its hottest day of the year on Friday, according to the Met Office Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland is set for another scorcher as forecasters predict Friday could be the hottest day of the year so far. The Met Office expects temperatures of around 25C in Glasgow by 3pm, while Edinburgh will bask in 26C heat. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dundee will also see highs of around 26C, with Aberdeen seeing the mercury hit a slightly cooler 24C. The biggest hot spots will be around the Scottish Borders, where experts forecast temperatures of 27C. The good news is, the sunny weather will continue into the weekend in most parts of the country, with 27C the highest temperature expected for a second day in a row in the Borders on Saturday. In England, meanwhile, temperatures could reach as high as 34C in some areas. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Holley, said: 'The highest temperatures from this hot spell are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s Celsius fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas. 'Despite this, the more uncomfortable heat will be in northern and western areas initially, where despite somewhat lower temperatures the air will be more humid. Scotland is set to enjoying some scorching hot weather this weekend. 'While Saturday will be a dry and fine day for many, a few showers or thunderstorms will be possible across northern and western parts of the UK, with an increasing risk of some intense thunderstorms developing across portions of north Wales, northern England and southern Scotland later in the afternoon and into the evening hours, which could bring heavy downpours, frequent lightning, gusty winds and possibly large hail. 'The nights will also be quite warm, with the possibility of temperatures not falling below 20C in some areas, making it hard to sleep. This is what we term a 'tropical night'.'Temperatures will ease from the west on Sunday as fresher air arrives from the Atlantic, although parts of East Anglia and the far southeast of England could still see 28-29°C for a time.'
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Scotsman
Scotland Weather: Where will be the hottest day? Here's the weather for the weekend across the country
Scotland could see its hottest day of the year on Friday, according to the Met Office Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland is set for another scorcher as forecasters predict Friday could be the hottest day of the year so far. The Met Office expects temperatures of around 25C in Glasgow by 3pm, while Edinburgh will bask in 26C heat. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dundee will also see highs of around 26C, with Aberdeen seeing the mercury hit a slightly cooler 24C. The biggest hot spots will be around the Scottish Borders, where experts forecast temperatures of 27C. The good news is, the sunny weather will continue into the weekend in most parts of the country, with 27C the highest temperature expected for a second day in a row in the Borders on Saturday. In England, meanwhile, temperatures could reach as high as 34C in some areas. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Holley, said: 'The highest temperatures from this hot spell are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s Celsius fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas. 'Despite this, the more uncomfortable heat will be in northern and western areas initially, where despite somewhat lower temperatures the air will be more humid. Scotland is set to enjoying some scorching hot weather this weekend. 'While Saturday will be a dry and fine day for many, a few showers or thunderstorms will be possible across northern and western parts of the UK, with an increasing risk of some intense thunderstorms developing across portions of north Wales, northern England and southern Scotland later in the afternoon and into the evening hours, which could bring heavy downpours, frequent lightning, gusty winds and possibly large hail. 'The nights will also be quite warm, with the possibility of temperatures not falling below 20C in some areas, making it hard to sleep. This is what we term a 'tropical night'.'Temperatures will ease from the west on Sunday as fresher air arrives from the Atlantic, although parts of East Anglia and the far southeast of England could still see 28-29°C for a time.'
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date heatwave will be over as 'intense thunderstorms' warning issued
Parts of the UK are set to be hit by an 'intense thunderstorm' after a heatwave, the Met Office has said. Heat-health alert warnings are currently in place across the country The UK could be set for the hottest day of the year for the second day in a row in the run up to a weekend filled with blazing sunshine and scorching temperatures. However, the balmy weather comes with a caveat as the UK may be facing "intense thunderstorms" by week's end, according to recent predictions. In many parts of the UK today, and over the coming days temperatures are expected to exceed 30C. The reason for the warmer temperatures is due to a "combination of several factors", according to Tony Wisson, Deputy Chief Meteorologist for the Met Office. A number of areas in the UK have been issued with a heat-health alert warning. The alert affects all regions in England and will be in place from 12pm on Thursday June 19, until 9am on Monday, June 23. This precautionary system activates to alert citizens about potential health risks due to extreme temperatures. Brits are advised to brace for "uncomfortable heat" that will last all day and linger through the night. Forecasts suggest "tropical nights" could occur, with night-time temperatures stubbornly staying above 20C, potentially disrupting sleep patterns, reports the Liverpool Echo. Dan Holley, Deputy Chief Meteorologist for the Met Office, predicts: "The highest temperatures from this hot spell are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s Celsius expected widely across England, and even hitting up to 34°C in certain eastern localities. "Despite this, the more uncomfortable heat will be in northern and western areas initially, where despite somewhat lower temperatures the air will be more humid. "While Saturday will be a dry and fine day for many, a few showers or thunderstorms will be possible across northern and western parts of the UK, with an increasing risk of some intense thunderstorms developing across portions of north Wales, northern England and southern Scotland later in the afternoon and into the evening hours, which could bring heavy downpours, frequent lightning, gusty winds and possibly large hail. "The nights will also be quite warm, with the possibility of temperatures not falling below 20°C in some areas, making it hard to sleep. This is what we term a 'tropical night'. "Temperatures will ease from the west on Sunday as fresher air arrives from the Atlantic, although parts of East Anglia and the far southeast of England could still see 28-29°C for a time." From Saturday to Sunday, Glasgow will see temperatures plunge from 27C to 19C, Plymouth's from 24C to 21C and Liverpool's from 28C to 22C. Further east, Brits will see sizzling temps for another day, with highs of 28C in London, which will drop to 23C on Monday, and plunge from 28C to 23C in Kent, The Express reports. Heatwave conditions in the UK are met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold for that location. Across much of the north and west of the UK, this threshold is 25°C, but across Greater London and the Home Counties, the threshold is higher, at 28°C. The high pressure is anticipated to shift away from the UK early next week, leading to a drop in temperatures. However, the Met Office has expressed uncertainty over how swiftly this will occur and what the peak temperatures across the UK will be.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Heatwave maps shows one spot in London is 7C hotter than close neighbours
A temperature map has revealed the hottest and coolest parts of London as parts of the country could be hit with 34C heat this weekend A heatwave map has revealed one area in London is a whole seven degrees warmer than a close by neighbour. Brits have been battered by temperatures up to 30C, with the mercury set to hit a sweltering 34C in parts of the country on Saturday, but towns and areas have not been hit with the same heat. A weather map has revealed how two London locations, less than two miles away from each other, are experiencing different temperatures in this possible heatwave. A map built by AI and satellite images have revealed the hottest and coolest spots in London during this upcoming scorcher. A weather map, built by environment consultancy Arup, has plotted the extreme urban heat island (UHI) "hot spots" in London. This means, the potential hottest and coolest locations across the whole capital have been revealed. The city's area which is the most extreme UHI is Kilburn, in north west London. The AI and satellite map also revealed London's coolest location could be Regent's Park, which is less than two miles away from sweltering hot Kilburn. This map has shown how drastically temperatures can vary from town to town, even if they are just a short drive away. This map also highlights how important green spaces and nature can be during these 30C and above temperatures. Several other major green spaces, including Hyde Park and Clapham Common, had a low UHI rating - meaning they are some of the cooler parts of the city during hot weather. The Met Office revealed that some parts of England could see the mercury go up to highs of 34C while other parts of the country experience heat in the low 30s, this weekend. Thursday was crowned the hottest day of the year but records could be broken again in just a few hours. Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Holley, said: "The highest temperatures from this hot spell are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas. "Despite this, the more uncomfortable heat will be in northern and western areas initially, where despite somewhat lower temperatures the air will be more humid." Although this warm weather is set to stick around for the next few days, some parts of the country will get some relief from the sweltering weather. Some areas could experience rain next week, helping to cool things off. According to BBC Weather, on Thursday next week parts of the South East could experience drizzle in the morning. The forecast also says a gentle breeze will hit from the west and south-west. The Met Office also said "changeable conditions" are expected from the beginning of next week - with some rain or showers likely.
