Fourth summer heatwave to begin, with temperatures surging to 34C
With temperatures reaching over 30 degrees (86F) in the coming days, the fourth heatwave of the summer is predicted. The UK Health and Safety Agency's yellowheat health warnings had been out for the majority of England, except for the north-east and north-west region, from Monday to Wednesday. Temperatures in the south Midlands would exceed the official heatwave norms for three days in a row, with a peak of 34C (93F) expected on Tuesday. It's a big change in weather after Storm Florisbattered areas of the UK earlier this week.
Heat building
Thanks to the interaction between high pressure drifting across the south of the UK and a region of low pressure in the Atlantic that contains the Tropical Storm Dexter remains, warm air will be drawn up from the south. The best of the sunshine is expected in England and Wales, although a few scattered thunderstorms are likely. At times, Northern Ireland and Scotland will experience rain outbreaks, particularly on Monday. Following a warm weekend, the temperatures really started to rise on Monday. Temperatures in much of England and Wales will rise to the mid to high twenties, with some locations in the Home Counties and London exceeding 30 degrees. In several regions, the official heatwave temperature standards will be met for the first day of the heat. For a formal heatwave to be defined, there must be three days in a row, depending on where you are located in the United Kingdom. With the hot and humid air around until Wednesday, it would be the fourth heatwave of the summer, particularly for east Wales, the Midlands, eastern and south-eastern areas of England.
How hot will it get?
On Tuesday, the highest temperatures are likely, with the majority of England and Wales experiencing maximum temperatures in the high 20ies. It's all over east Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, and south-east England, where we'll be well over 30C on Tuesday afternoon, with potential for one or two locations around the south Midlands reaching 34C. The only complication could be the emergence of some showers, which may become heavy and thundery, in some regions of the UK. While there is still some uncertainty regarding the forecast, you can still get up to date with the most up-to-date forecast for where you are on theBBC Weather app. During this hot weather, pollen levels are expected to rise to new heights in England. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to miss out on the hottest weather, with some rain at times, but temperatures of 23-25C (73-77F) are still 4 to 7C above average.
What will the rest of August bring?
The winds from the south are forecast to be replaced by a rush of air from the Atlantic by the end of next week. This would generally lower temperatures, but warmer than normal weather is expected to persist in southern and eastern areas of the UK. Beyond that, the prospects appear to be more mixed with some much-needed rain at times, but long-range forecasts predict that further spells of very hot or hot weather are likely throughout August, especially in the south and east. By taking a look at ourmonthly outlook, you can always check the latest long-range forecast for the remainder of the summer.
