Met Office Statement on Upcoming Heatwave
The Met Office has issued a statement confirming a "potential heatwave" is on its way to the United Kingdom. Following a record-breaking June heatwave last week, forecasters are now predicting another period of hot weather for this week.
Deputy Chief Forecaster's Remarks
Tony Wisson, a Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, said in an official statement on Monday, June 29: “Toward the weekend, high pressure will continue to build in across most of the UK as it extends from the Azores. This will lead to more settled, warm or very warm conditions for many, especially across England and Wales, though some rain may still affect the far north.”
Wisson added: “The forecast for this weekend suggests that temperatures could approach high 20s°C across parts of England, perhaps 30°C in parts of the southeast, with values of mid to high 20s°C in Wales. Although a return to heatwave conditions is looking increasingly likely for some areas, the likelihood of such extreme high temperatures or high levels of humidity as last week is currently low.”
Outlook for Early July
The current outlook for Friday, July 3, onwards states: "Turning increasingly warm in the southeast through the outlook with dry and bright weather. Cloudier in the north and west with spells of rain at times and temperatures around average."
Looking at the start to middle of July, the Met Office said: "High pressure will dominate across England and Wales over the weekend, bringing dry and warm conditions with plenty of sunshine for most."
Forecast for July 4 to July 13
The July 4 to July 13 forecast adds: "Scotland and Northern Ireland will probably see more cloud this weekend, with periods of rain mainly affecting western Scotland at times. Into the following working week, high pressure remains slow moving over England and Wales, perhaps extending northwards to bring drier and warmer weather to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Winds will be light to moderate for most, though stronger around northern hills and coasts near low pressure systems. Temperatures will rise through the period, perhaps becoming very warm or hot in places."
