A scorching heatwave is forecast to sweep across much of England this week, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 34C. However, three counties in the north are likely to miss out on the peak of the sweltering heat.
Weather maps from WX Charts indicate rising temperatures starting Monday, August 11, with much of England reaching highs in the upper 20s Celsius, and parts of the Southeast possibly hitting 30C. The heat will intensify on Tuesday, August 12, as the Southwest could see temperatures surge to a sizzling 34C. Meanwhile, the Southeast and Midlands are predicted to experience temperatures near 32C.
By Wednesday, August 13, East Anglia may bask in highs around 33C, while the Midlands and Southeast stay warm with temperatures between 30C and 31C. The hot spell is expected to continue into Thursday, with the Midlands and Southeast seeing temperatures in the high 20s.
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Conversely, the North West and North East are expected to enjoy milder conditions during this period. Specifically, the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear are forecast to reach only the low to high 20s Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday. This means they may not technically be experiencing an official heatwave, which in England requires temperatures of 25C or higher for at least three consecutive days. In London and parts of the Southeast, the threshold is 28C.
The Met Office’s forecast for Sunday to Tuesday predicts changeable weather in northern areas, with occasional rain and wind, while the south remains mostly dry and sunny. Temperatures will rise across the country, turning hot in the Southeast.
Looking further ahead to the period from August 13 to August 22, the Met Office expects a mix of weather in the northwest, with rain and drier spells, while the southeast will experience predominantly fine weather with a continuation of the heatwave at the start of this period. Warm or very warm temperatures could persist in much of England for a couple of days, with a possibility of thunderstorms in the south. After this, cooler and more changeable weather conditions are likely, especially in northern regions, although dry weather is expected in the south under the influence of high pressure.