Temperatures are set to soar across Britain once again in July. It comes after provisional data from the Met Office shows that this June has been the hottest on record in the UK.
Despite some milder conditions this week, there have been long spells of warm weather across the nation. Forecasters are now expecting another heatwave as soon as next month.
As reported by The Mirror, the mercury is set to reach as high as 40C from July 12. The temperature could top last year's record-breaking 40.3C seen in Lincolnshire.
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The Met Office said indications for “above-average temperatures are stronger” from July 12 to July 26 “meaning the occurrence of heatwaves carries a correspondingly higher likelihood”. Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: “Towards the middle to the end of July there is an increasing chance that high pressure may become established.
“On balance northern areas are more likely to see drier conditions with southern areas seeing greater risk of showers and thunderstorms. We can say there is a greater than normal chance of heat waves for the whole period of the middle to the end of July.”
A heatwave is above 25C for three days or 28C for the southeast. The BBC is forecasting London will reach highs of 25C from Wednesday, July 5.
“Because of the change in climate our extreme temperatures are continuously being pushed,” he said. “There is an increasing chance these extremes could get pushed further.
“We got 40C last year and before that happened no one thought there was an outside chance. There’s also a possibility we do continue to see those trends.”
Before the heatwave hits, the weather is set to be more typical for the time of year. It will get milder after today with temperatures in the high teens and low 20Cs.
BBC weather's forecast going into the weekend states: "Windy on Friday, with cloud and rain moving across the north and west, but drier in the south-east, albeit cloudy.
"Breezy on Saturday with early rain clearing the south-east, leaving sunny spells for most. Blustery showers in the north-west, some thundery locally. Windy for most, especially in the north-west where further blustery showers will develop. Drier elsewhere."
Met Office 5-day forecast for the South West
Today: A much brighter day for all with sunny spells and patchy cloud. Isolated showers are possible, but most places staying dry. Feeling less humid although still pleasantly warm. Quite breezy. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight: A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. Largely dry overnight with clear skies but probably turning cloudier later with patchy rain possible in the west by dawn. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Friday: Cloudier than today although a few bright spells are possible, especially during the morning. Outbreaks of rain chiefly over the hills merging into longer spells of rain later. Turning breezier. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Rather breezy this weekend with sunny spells and isolated showers on Saturday, perhaps more widespread showers on Sunday. Starting dry on Monday, but rain possible later. Temperatures close to average.
