Gloucestershire is bracing for another potential heatwave next week as weather forecasts predict temperatures could climb as high as 36C. According to the latest GFS weather model, parts of England could experience temperatures exceeding 30C from Sunday onward, peaking on Monday when Gloucestershire is among the counties expected to hit these extreme highs.
If these forecasts hold true, Monday would mark the hottest day of this spell, with neighbouring western England also expected to endure sweltering conditions. The Midlands may reach 35C, Wales could see highs of 34C, and parts of Yorkshire might experience temperatures around 32C.
Temperatures in Gloucestershire may ease slightly by Tuesday, but will remain well above average across much of England. The GFS model suggests highs of 34C in the Midlands and the South East, 33C in areas of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, and approximately 30C in Wales.
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Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to remain considerably cooler throughout the week, with temperatures generally staying in the mid-20s or lower.
Extended forecasts indicate that England could see temperatures at or above 30C every day through to the following Sunday. Southern England might experience highs around 34C on Wednesday, 33C on Thursday, and between 30C and 31C on Friday and Saturday.
Temperature anomaly maps display deep red shading over England and Wales, signalling significantly above-average temperatures.
Gloucestershire is one of ten English counties projected to reach 36C during this heatwave period. The Met Office’s long-range outlook for 8 to 17 August suggests that above-average temperatures are likely to continue, especially across southern UK regions, though the intensity might be less severe than recent heatwaves.
The forecast explains: “Temperatures look to remain above average, perhaps without the exceptional heat we have seen in recent weeks.”
Meteorologists also warn that there is a chance showers and thunderstorms could interrupt these hot conditions. The Met Office added: “The start of this period is expected to be rather changeable, with some rain or showers at times, but also the likelihood of some drier spells, especially in the south. Towards mid-August, high pressure is predicted to become more dominant in the north or northwest of the UK, with lower pressure systems potentially affecting the south and east. This increases the chance of frontal systems or thundery bouts in southern and eastern areas, though rainfall amounts are expected to vary, with some places remaining relatively dry.”