The United Kingdom is preparing for another burst of hot weather this week, as temperatures are expected to climb across much of the country. The Met Office has forecasted a heatwave with highs reaching up to 27°C in Gloucestershire and potentially even warmer temperatures elsewhere. Alongside these soaring temperatures, many areas will enjoy sunny spells under warm and humid conditions.
Despite the warmth, meteorologists have warned of potential showers and a chance of thunderstorms, particularly in central and northern England as well as eastern Scotland. The eastern regions can expect very warm temperatures before the weather turns cooler toward the weekend’s end.
In specific locations, Gloucester will experience peaks of 25°C on Friday, July 18, while Cheltenham is forecasted to reach 27°C. The South East and East Anglia are set to be the warmest parts of the UK, with temperatures starting to rise early in the morning. By noon, Gloucester should see temperatures around 24°C, whereas North Wales will be comparatively cooler at about 18°C.
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Cambridge is predicted to reach 29°C on Friday, while Bristol will see around 24°C. Coastal towns like Falmouth and Plymouth are expected to remain cooler, at 20°C and 21°C respectively. By mid-afternoon, Gloucester’s temperature should climb to 26°C, with Cheltenham hitting a high of 27°C.
As evening approaches, temperatures will gradually decline, with Gloucester remaining warm at around 21°C at 10 pm. Overnight lows are expected to be near 17°C.
Saturday brings slightly cooler conditions, with an afternoon high of 23°C and early morning temperatures dropping to roughly 16°C. Sunday’s temperatures will remain steady, with highs near 22°C and lows around 17°C.
The heatwave is accompanied by official Met Office warnings for thunderstorms across much of England on Friday and Saturday. A spokesperson explained that a warm and humid air mass moving across the UK will contribute to unstable weather, with thunderstorm warnings issued for several regions.
Jason Kelly, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, advised vigilance regarding possible additional warnings over the weekend and into next week. He noted the potential for temperatures exceeding 30°C in eastern England by Friday, in addition to persistently warm and muggy conditions affecting central and southern areas. Residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor the evolving forecast closely.