Britain may have just waved goodbye to a scorching heatwave, but don’t pack away the sun cream just yet. The UK heatwave is set to return — and it’s coming in strong.
Recently, parts of the UK sizzled under record-breaking temperatures as June came to a fiery close. England officially declared a heatwave as the mercury soared, marking the hottest day of the year so far on Tuesday. But the heat isn’t done with us.
Fresh forecasts now suggest the next UK heatwave is only days away. According to the GFS weather model, another burst of sizzling temperatures could sweep across the country soon. Some areas might even see highs of a blistering 36C.
Weather charts reveal that the next intense heat could strike from 12 July, with south-east England in the firing line. Forecasters are warning that temperatures could reach around 30C in London, with places like Brighton basking in similar warmth. West of the capital, areas may sizzle between 28C and 29C.
And it won’t stop there. The heat looks set to intensify on 13 July, with London possibly climbing to a sweltering 34C. Neighbouring towns could experience 31C to 33C, keeping much of the south baking.
By 14 July, parts of east London could roast in 36C heat. The capital itself might see 35C, while Birmingham could be facing 32C.
Things could cool slightly on 15 July, but not by much. Forecasts suggest 34C in Essex, 33C in London, and 31C in Birmingham. Still hot. Still relentless.
A temperature anomaly map highlights the intensity of this upcoming heatwave. Predictions show that temperatures across areas stretching between London and Birmingham could be around 10C higher than the seasonal average for this time of year.
In the UK, a heatwave is officially confirmed when an area records its specific heatwave threshold for three consecutive days. These thresholds vary, sitting between 25C and 28C depending on location.
The Met Office’s long-range outlook for 6 July to 15 July offers a mixed picture.
“Cloud and rain associated with an Atlantic frontal system and area of low pressure is likely to sweep south and east, with rain always most persistent on western hills, especially western Scotland where large rainfall totals may have built up by this time.
Eastern areas in shelter could see warm and humid brighter breaks, but with a risk of thundery showers, which could be slow moving at first. Likely turning cooler and more showery into next week, followed by a changeable pattern with further areas of cloud and rain and brighter, more settled spells in-between.
Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, with an increasing chance of warmth in the south as the period progresses.”
So, while unsettled weather may hit parts of the UK in the coming week, the UK heatwave looks poised to make a blazing comeback shortly after.
Brace yourselves. The heat is on the way.
