British sun-chasers have been busy catching the rays over the last couple of weeks, as the UK basks in double digits temperatures and clear skies.
A humid plume of air across the country has brought a dry heat over the first week of June, with highs of 26C across Scotland, reports the Mirror.
Despite thundery showers appearing in many regions across the country on Sunday and Monday, it has still remained extremely warm across the nation this month.
The Met Office has recently just updated their yellow weather alert for thunderstorms in Scotland, extending the warning from 12pm on Monday all the way through to 9pm on Tuesday evening.
While forecasters predict that the warm weather will continue throughout the coming days, and doesn't show any signs of cooling off - there will come a time that the heatwave will end, even if it is just temporarily.
Conditions in Scotland are set to stay muggy and warm over this week and next, with rain expected by tomorrow, June 13, 2023.
Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud commented: "The weather will try and settle down on Tuesday and mid-week. But it will maintain this well-above-average temperature. Most of the UK will meet heatwave criteria."
However, temperatures look set to cool to a more mild 21C by Wednesday next week, which will hopefully bring more comfortable sleeping conditions for those struggling to doze off in in the sweaty heat at night.
This relief for people across the UK will be temporary, however, as the weather is set to heat up once more by Sunday, June 25.
In the more southern areas of the nation, Dumfries will see a jump from 21C to 24C by this time, while Glasgow will experience a more mild jump to 23C by June 25.
The capital of Scotland will see the biggest drop in temperature, with highs of 23C plummeting to 17C by June 20.
Across the rest of the UK, forecasters added that between June 23 and July 8 "temperatures are more likely to be above average in general", with the country expecting to feel "drier than usual" across June and the first few weeks of July.
Sleep expert Nic Shacklock from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk has offered some top advice on how to sleep through the night comfortably, despite the humid weather.
He explained: "We're not used to having to sleep in hot weather here in the UK. Our houses are super insulated and not many of us will have built-in air conditioning in our homes which means that when we do get warm weather, it can often be a struggle to sleep.
"There are also quick fixes you can do at night to help you cool while you sleep like putting ice in front of your fan or sleeping in cold socks."
Nic has also explained that keeping your blinds and curtains shut in the later hours of the day, that could prevent the room from heating up too much - as the sunlight streaming through the window can raise the heat in the bedroom.
Read on below for an updated five-day weather forecast for the UK from the Met Office, as the warm weather looks set for a temporary end next week.
Monday's forecast
Staying hot and humid for many on Monday, with plenty of sunny spells developing. Scattered slow moving thundery showers will develop during the day. Feeling very warm but cooler near eastern coasts.
Thundery showers will ease through the evening with most places becoming dry overnight. It will remain warm and muggy for many, especially in the south.
Tuesday's forecast
Another very warm and muggy day, some showers, possibly thundery, are likely in the west. Most places dry with sunny spells. Feeling a little fresher along eastern coasts.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday
As high pressure builds, it will turn more settled with plenty of dry weather and long periods of warm sunshine on offer. Feeling much fresher than of late.
Long-range weather forecast from Friday, June 16 until Sunday, June 25
The first half of the period will mostly likely be fine and settled with long periods of sunshine across most of UK.
However, showers or thunderstorms may occur towards the west with cloudier and showery conditions in the Shetlands and western isles while the vast majority staying dry.
Light to moderate easterly winds are likely to be dominant and temperatures are likely to be warm to hot during the day and overnight, perhaps cooler along the east coast.
Later in the period, conditions are expected to remain similar throughout with dry and settled condition likely to remain in the north of the UK. Perhaps chances of showers and thunderstorms development towards the south of the UK.
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