Hot Summer Nights Push Cooling Systems Hard Across US and Europe
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This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record for the US and Europe, and it's not just because of scorching daytime conditions.
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Parts of the UK are likely to reach heatwave criteria in the coming days, the Met Office has warned. By Tuesday, August 12, eastern Wales is set to be sweltering in a scorching 32C. The heat is forecast to begin retreating on Wednesday, introducing fresher conditions later in the week. Areas of Wales may see some 'fairly wet weather ' but it may not last: another hot spell is forecast, potentially starting next weekend. Much of Wales will see some warmth in the first half of the week. But the heat plume is not expected to reach everywhere, leading to some large temperature differences from east to west. READ MORE: A55 updates as lane closures to cause 'long delays throughout the day' after crash READ MORE: HGV driver arrested and four people in hospital after horror A55 crash saw 'major incident' declared While the mercury is forecast to reach 32C - and possibly 33C - in places like Wrexham and Welshpool, the Met Office expects Holyhead on Anglesey to be 9C cooler on Tuesday. Temperatures in St David's, Pembrokeshire, are forecast to peak at 21C. But many western coasts will still see highs of 24C-26C. Further east, and along the North Wales coast, temperatures are set to climb higher. Bala, for example, is set to be a degree or two warmer than Bali in Indonesia, according to the Met Office. The forecaster is currently expecting the following peak temperatures for Tuesday - though the Met Office says they could be a degree or two higher. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community Wrexham: 32C Welshpool: 32C Hawarden: 31C Ruthin: 30C Connah's Quay: 30C Flint: 30C Mold: 31C Denbigh: 29C Bala: 28C Rhyl: 28C Betws-y-Coed: 28C Prestatyn: 28C Colwyn Bay: 27C Llandudno: 26C Caernarfon: 26C Porthmadog: 26C Bangor: 26C Dolgellau: 26C Barmouth: 26C Pwllheli: 25C Llangefni: 25C Holyhead: 23C The heat will start building today (Sunday, August 10), peaking at 25C in east Wales as the warm front starts moving in. Highs of 27C are forecast for Monday, again in east Wales, but it will be warming up in most places. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Tom Crabtree said temperatures are likely to peak towards the mid-30Cs in London on Tuesday. He said parts of Britain will probably reach heatwave criteria by midweek. In Wales, this means hitting 25C on three successive days. In London, it's 28C. He explained: 'Warmth is the focus in the forecast in the first half of this week, with temperatures likely to peak on Tuesday around the mid-30s, but remaining above average in the second half of the week, particularly further to the southeast. 'The exception to the widely warm conditions will be northwest Scotland on Monday, where showers will be more frequent. Warmth will develop there from Tuesday with temperatures peaking in the mid to high 20s.' The Met Office warned of warm nights ahead and said there was even a chance of a 'tropical night' in a few places. This is where temperatures fail to drop below 20°C overnight. Rain and thunder With temperatures rising, the Met Office said thundery rain is possible in the week. Mr Crabtree said these are more likely in southern and western areas of Britain on Monday evening, spreading north and east through the night. But he added: 'This will be fairly hit-and-miss and for many the weather will be a dry and warm day.' Heavier showers may arrive later in the week. Mr Crabtree said: 'While there's a fair degree of uncertainty at this range, the main signal for more frequent thundery showers arrives from the south late on Wednesday and into Thursday. 'The risk of showers spreads north and west on Thursday, potentially bringing some fairly wet weather to Scotland, northwest England and parts of Wales through the day.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Another heatwave? Into next weekend, the Met Office said the 'most likely scenario' is for high pressure to influence the UK's weather, with mainly dry conditions and sunny spells. There could however still be some isolated thunderstorms, most likely in the south. Some weather models show the heat building back again on Saturday, August 16, and continuing for a four-day spell, peaking at 31C in English border counties. The Met Office expects England in particular to be warm. In its medium-range UK forecast (Thursday, August 14, to Saturday, August 23), the forecaster said: 'Showers will tend to ease through the early part of the period as high pressure builds. 'Much of England could still see warm or very warm temperatures for at least a couple of days and there is a possibility that the heat could last further into the week, especially in the south. 'Beyond this, high pressure will likely continue to build from the Atlantic leading to plenty of fine weather with perhaps the odd heavy shower or thunderstorm. 'Meanwhile a rather more changeable and breezier theme will continue further to the north but it may become increasingly settled. Temperatures will probably continue to be above normal.' Find the weather forecast where you live
