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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
New UK weather maps show all the areas of Britain set for 30C weekend scorcher
Britain is set to bask in 30C temperatures over the next few days as a 'high pressure push' sweeps across the nation - though thunderstorms could spoil the sunny spells The UK is bracing itself for a mini-heatwave - with new weather maps showing exactly where will bask in 30C heat. Despite a largely dull start to June, warmer conditions are expected to descend on the British Isles from today onwards as the mercury pushes into the mid-20s, before peaking on Friday. According to WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, areas in the south and east will see the best of the weather. London, Surrey, Norfolk, Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire will be warmest, and the mini- heatwave is also expected to spread to Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire, as well as Sussex, with the hot spell continuing into Saturday. The north of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meanwhile see more modest highs between 20-23C as we head into the weekend. It won't be wall-to-wall sunshine however and rain is also forecast over the next 48 hours amid the warm temperatures, including some thunderstorms. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Mike Silverstone, said: "After largely benign weather early in the week, some intense, thundery showers will move in on Wednesday evening. "These thunderstorms are being triggered by some warm, humid air that is moving into the UK from the south. The intense rainfall could see 20-40mm accumulating over just a few hours, which could cause some disruption. "While there are no severe weather warnings issued at the moment, it is possible thunderstorm warnings may be issued this week.' 'As temperatures rise this week, it is possible heatwave thresholds could be reached in some parts of the UK, particularly the northwest Midlands, northwest England and northeast Wales, however it is very dependent on cloud cover later this week, so it is not a certainty. 'This warm spell will feel different to the fine weather we experienced in May as the humidity will be much higher, making it feel more uncomfortable. Additionally, while in May the nights were still fairly cool, overnight temperatures this week are forecast to remain fairly warm, which can disrupt people's sleep.' In a new forecast today, James Madden from Exacta Weather predicted that temperatures could top 31C on Friday as the "high pressure push exerts itself", causing "significant heat rises." He added: "Unfortunately, hit-and-miss thundery downpours and developing muggy weather will also begin filtering in from across the south during tomorrow and before becoming more widespread across the north into this weekend in among some warm/hot sunny spells during the day, particularly from the early hours of Saturday."
Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Weather maps turn deep red and pinpoint date of mini heatwave's 26C peak
Temperatures are set to rocket back up to 26C in the coming days as hot, dry conditions return to the UK thanks to an incoming area of high pressure - and another 'mini-heatwave' could be on the way Britain is set to enjoy another spell of hot weather very soon with temperatures peaking at 26C. Things have taken a colder, wetter turn over recent days after the UK recorded its sunniest spring on record - but forecasters now say we are due a quick return to balmy conditions this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be between 21C to 23C across the board today, according to the Met Office, and on Friday we will see the mercury jump back up to 25C in the south and 21C in the north. Maximum temperatures will then soar to 26C on Saturday, thanks to a returning area of high pressure moving over the British Isles. A temperature anomaly map from WXCharts shows a deep red settling over much of the country on Saturday, meaning they will be several degrees higher than the seasonal average. It's likely to be the first of two phases of warm weather over the coming days, says James Madden from Exacta Weather, with another spike likely around June 6. He said in a recent in a forecast: "The current cooler, mixed and unsettled conditions and a decent littering and bubbling up of thunderstorms will continue through this upcoming week to begin with and prior to, high pressure starting to return across our shores on multiple occasions from later this week and during early summer to give at least one to two several days of warm/hot to very hot periods for many. "The first of these is likely to form in and around the upcoming weekend from the south of the country as high pressure rises start to return, and it could even arrive a little earlier than that if things can shift a little between now and then... The second of these is likely to form during early June and to match our current 150-days-ahead forecast for this same period. "No later than June 6/7 and again possibly from earlier, or as a continuation of the first high pressure rises above with a slight blip over days, if at all." It comes after the Met Office said the UK has already recorded its sunniest spring on record, according to provisional figures. The UK has recorded 630 hours of sunshine from March 1 until May 27 this year, beating its previous the 'Covid spring' of 2020 by four hours, with records dating back to 1910. There have been more recorded days of sun this spring than there were in the whole of last summer. Met Office Scientist Emily Carlisle said: 'The UK has now, provisionally, recorded its sunniest spring on record, with still a few days of the season to go. We all remember the exceptionally sunny spring of 2020, but that title has now been surpassed by the spring of 2025. Now, seven of the top ten sunniest springs on records for the UK since 1910, have occurred since the year 2000. 'It has indeed been an extremely sunny and dry spring for the majority, but with a few days left of the season and more unsettled weather this week, it's too early to say what will happen with other records. We will bring more updates as we have them this week, and will be releasing the full May and Spring 2025 statistics on Monday 2 June.'
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date Britain to be hotter than Ibiza as mercury soars to 23C
Parts of the UK will be hotter than Ibiza and Corfu this weekend as the current spell of warm, dry, weather continues - though downpours could be coming in a few days' time Britain is set to be hotter than some major European holiday destinations this weekend as the spring mini-heatwave continues. Maximum temperatures of 23C are forecast in parts of the UK - warmer than Ibiza, where the mercury will reach only 21C, and Corfu, which will see highs of 22C. Weather maps from the Met Office show that the warmest conditions today will be felt on the south coast and the north of Scotland, with most central and western areas also seeing temperatures in the 20s. Cooler conditions in the mid teens are meanwhile expected in East Anglia and the far southwest. Other forecasters have said that things could get even warmer over the next 48 hours. James Madden from Exacta Weather said: "The sunny and unseasonably warm weather that has continued throughout this week for many is again likely to intensify somewhat to some potentially even hotter maximum on the day temperatures for many parts of the country and also, more unusually, in some parts much further north and in Scotland and Northern Ireland from Friday and into this weekend and the early to mid-part of next week. He added that temperatures could reach into the "mid-to-high 20s at the very least" from Friday and into the weekend, and "possibly a little beyond this." It follows several weeks of drier than usual weather for the time of year, caused by a stubborn area of high pressure sitting over the British Isles. The Environment Agency has said that the UK is at medium risk of drought - and said that some "restrictions" on water use may need to be brought in this summer if there is no significant rainfall soon. However, the Met Office has said that downpours may be coming in just a few days' time. The Met Office's medium-term outlook for the UK reads: "There are signs that this prolonged dry spell could begin to break down towards the end of next week, with rain and stronger winds potentially arriving from the west or south, possibly bringing further thunderstorms. "As we move into the latter part of the month, the long range outlook suggests a gradual shift toward more unsettled weather. Western regions may see more frequent rain and showers, while the south and east could still maintain drier spells." In the meantime, warm and mostly clear conditions are expected across most of the UK today, with some cloud developing by the evening. Maximum temperatures of 22C are forecast in London, Cardiff, and Manchester, 20C in Belfast, and 18C in Edinburgh. UK weather forecast: Dry with warm sunshine. Cooler and cloudier North Sea coasts. Friday: Early cloud soon becoming confined to the east coast of England, where it will feel cool with an onshore wind. Otherwise dry with a good deal of warm sunshine. Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Staying mostly dry and settled with further warm sunshine. Cooler and cloudier with patchy drizzle in the far north and east at times. Perhaps a shower in the south Monday.
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather: Exact date 'mini heatwave' will send mercury over 22C for millions of Brits
New weather maps have revealed what areas could experience a mini-heatwave later this month. According to the maps, several major cities could experience scorching temperatures UK weather map shows period of warming temperatures Brits have been told to get out their hats and sunglasses as a mini heatwave boasting temperatures of 22C is on its way, and will hit the country by the end of the month. New weather maps have revealed that the scorching conditions could appear from Wednesday, April 30. According to the data, by WXCharts, major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester will experience the best temperatures. However, London, Cardiff and Southampton should follow closely behind. On the maps, which are highlighted a summery orange and yellow, even Scotland is expected to reach up to 20C in Edinburgh. Over in Ireland, temperatures will be much cooler, with highs only predicted at 17C. The welcomed news comes after a mixed month of conditions, with Brits experiencing sunshine and cool snaps. In a recent forecast, James Madden from Exacta Weather said: "The recent cooler and unsettled conditions of late could also have been a less potent version of what we were expecting for several days later and are now likely to be replaced with more of a high-pressure-influenced weather pattern... later next week (not perfect but definitely more settled and much warmer from later next week)." According to Met Office's long-range forecast, temperatures could be "slightly above normal". The forecast, which is dated between April 25 and May 4, stated: "Most likely dry and often bright across much of the UK at the start of this period, although more cloud, and some rain are possible across western areas. "Little changes through the first weekend, although the chance of a few heavy showers increases across the south. Into the following week, it will most probably be high pressure dominated, with large amounts of fine weather, and perhaps the odd heavy shower, especially in the south. "However, there is a small chance of an alternative scenario coming off, with cloudier and wetter weather more extensive, especially across the south and west of the UK. Winds are most likely to be light, with temperatures probably at or slightly above normal."
