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Rhyl Journal
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Rhyl Journal
Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the highest ever temperature recorded in June – 35.6C in 1976. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Temperatures are predicted to reach 27C on Tuesday and Wednesday, 29C on Thursday, 30C by Friday, then 32C on Saturday and peak at 33C on Sunday, the Met Office said. Will any temperature records be broken this week? 🌡️ Here's our Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley: "Today and tomorrow, we could see a maximum temperatures of 27°C in the south of England, and 29°C on Thursday. "The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday,… — Met Office (@metoffice) June 17, 2025 And some thundery showers could be seen across the far west on Friday night into Saturday. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: 'Heat is the main story this week, with high pressure building and temperatures rising to heatwave levels in some areas by the weekend. 'Today and tomorrow, we could see maximum temperatures of 27C in the south of England, and 29C on Thursday. 'The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday, with a maximum of 30C in central England. With the hot temperatures, we could also see some thundery showers across the far west Friday night into Saturday. 'Widespread very warm conditions are expected on Saturday, with a top temperature of 32C. Sunday looks to see the peak of the very warm spell, with a headline max of 33C possible. This is most likely to be in the east of England, with other areas seeing temperatures into the high 20s to low 30 Celsius. Warm, and perhaps even 'tropical nights' will also be a feature this week. 'At present, the highest temperature ever recorded in June was 35.6C in Southampton in 1976. The warmest day of the year so far was 29.4C on June 13, recorded at Santon Downham in Suffolk. 'High pressure is expected to move away from the UK into early next week resulting in temperatures falling. However, there is uncertainty in how quickly this happens, and the peak temperatures experienced across the UK.' The hotter weather is a 'welcome lift' for the hospitality sector, Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said. She said: 'This spell of warm weather will no doubt be a welcome lift for hospitality venues up and down the country, as people look to eat, drink and socialise outdoors. 'Businesses will now be hoping for a strong summer to help counterbalance the significant cost pressures they're contending with. Rain or shine, I'd encourage everyone to get out and support their local hospitality businesses.' Katy Alston, who has been in the ice cream trade for more than 20 years and runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, said this week's weather will be 'the difference between night and day' for her business. She said: 'We get so excited because this is what we wait for. 'People who work in ice cream vans are risk takers because you never know when that big yellow ball is going to come out.' Ms Alston said on Tuesday morning she had 84 inquiries from businesses wanting an ice cream van to visit, which is more than the last month. 'We want to go to as many people as we can,' she said. 'We're now making gelato around the clock, as fast as we're making it, we're selling it. 'It's our Christmas time.' Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade has issued a warning over wildfires before the prolonged spell of hot weather and following one of the driest springs on record. Charlie Pugsley, deputy commissioner for operational policy, prevention and protection, said: 'Extended periods of hot and dry weather can greatly increase the risk of a grass fire, and particularly when that grass is tinder dry the spread of fire can be rapid. We have seen examples of this in London as well as more recently worldwide, such as in California and South Korea. 'Last month, I wrote to the chief executives of each London local authority, outlining some key measures they can take, such as to create fire breaks, and to welcome the work that councils are already undertaking.'
South Wales Argus
9 hours ago
- Climate
- South Wales Argus
Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the highest ever temperature recorded in June – 35.6C in 1976. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Temperatures are predicted to reach 27C on Tuesday and Wednesday, 29C on Thursday, 30C by Friday, then 32C on Saturday and peak at 33C on Sunday, the Met Office said. Will any temperature records be broken this week? 🌡️ Here's our Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley: "Today and tomorrow, we could see a maximum temperatures of 27°C in the south of England, and 29°C on Thursday. "The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday,… — Met Office (@metoffice) June 17, 2025 And some thundery showers could be seen across the far west on Friday night into Saturday. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: 'Heat is the main story this week, with high pressure building and temperatures rising to heatwave levels in some areas by the weekend. 'Today and tomorrow, we could see maximum temperatures of 27C in the south of England, and 29C on Thursday. 'The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday, with a maximum of 30C in central England. With the hot temperatures, we could also see some thundery showers across the far west Friday night into Saturday. (PA Graphics) 'Widespread very warm conditions are expected on Saturday, with a top temperature of 32C. Sunday looks to see the peak of the very warm spell, with a headline max of 33C possible. This is most likely to be in the east of England, with other areas seeing temperatures into the high 20s to low 30 Celsius. Warm, and perhaps even 'tropical nights' will also be a feature this week. 'At present, the highest temperature ever recorded in June was 35.6C in Southampton in 1976. The warmest day of the year so far was 29.4C on June 13, recorded at Santon Downham in Suffolk. 'High pressure is expected to move away from the UK into early next week resulting in temperatures falling. However, there is uncertainty in how quickly this happens, and the peak temperatures experienced across the UK.' The hotter weather is a 'welcome lift' for the hospitality sector, Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said. People enjoy the warm weather on Bournemouth Beach in Dorset (PA) She said: 'This spell of warm weather will no doubt be a welcome lift for hospitality venues up and down the country, as people look to eat, drink and socialise outdoors. 'Businesses will now be hoping for a strong summer to help counterbalance the significant cost pressures they're contending with. Rain or shine, I'd encourage everyone to get out and support their local hospitality businesses.' Katy Alston, who has been in the ice cream trade for more than 20 years and runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, said this week's weather will be 'the difference between night and day' for her business. She said: 'We get so excited because this is what we wait for. 'People who work in ice cream vans are risk takers because you never know when that big yellow ball is going to come out.' (PA Graphics) Ms Alston said on Tuesday morning she had 84 inquiries from businesses wanting an ice cream van to visit, which is more than the last month. 'We want to go to as many people as we can,' she said. 'We're now making gelato around the clock, as fast as we're making it, we're selling it. 'It's our Christmas time.' Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade has issued a warning over wildfires before the prolonged spell of hot weather and following one of the driest springs on record. Charlie Pugsley, deputy commissioner for operational policy, prevention and protection, said: 'Extended periods of hot and dry weather can greatly increase the risk of a grass fire, and particularly when that grass is tinder dry the spread of fire can be rapid. We have seen examples of this in London as well as more recently worldwide, such as in California and South Korea. 'Last month, I wrote to the chief executives of each London local authority, outlining some key measures they can take, such as to create fire breaks, and to welcome the work that councils are already undertaking.'
Western Telegraph
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Western Telegraph
Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the highest ever temperature recorded in June – 35.6C in 1976. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Temperatures are predicted to reach 27C on Tuesday and Wednesday, 29C on Thursday, 30C by Friday, then 32C on Saturday and peak at 33C on Sunday, the Met Office said. Will any temperature records be broken this week? 🌡️ Here's our Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley: "Today and tomorrow, we could see a maximum temperatures of 27°C in the south of England, and 29°C on Thursday. "The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday,… — Met Office (@metoffice) June 17, 2025 And some thundery showers could be seen across the far west on Friday night into Saturday. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: 'Heat is the main story this week, with high pressure building and temperatures rising to heatwave levels in some areas by the weekend. 'Today and tomorrow, we could see maximum temperatures of 27C in the south of England, and 29C on Thursday. 'The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday, with a maximum of 30C in central England. With the hot temperatures, we could also see some thundery showers across the far west Friday night into Saturday. (PA Graphics) 'Widespread very warm conditions are expected on Saturday, with a top temperature of 32C. Sunday looks to see the peak of the very warm spell, with a headline max of 33C possible. This is most likely to be in the east of England, with other areas seeing temperatures into the high 20s to low 30 Celsius. Warm, and perhaps even 'tropical nights' will also be a feature this week. 'At present, the highest temperature ever recorded in June was 35.6C in Southampton in 1976. The warmest day of the year so far was 29.4C on June 13, recorded at Santon Downham in Suffolk. 'High pressure is expected to move away from the UK into early next week resulting in temperatures falling. However, there is uncertainty in how quickly this happens, and the peak temperatures experienced across the UK.' The hotter weather is a 'welcome lift' for the hospitality sector, Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said. People enjoy the warm weather on Bournemouth Beach in Dorset (PA) She said: 'This spell of warm weather will no doubt be a welcome lift for hospitality venues up and down the country, as people look to eat, drink and socialise outdoors. 'Businesses will now be hoping for a strong summer to help counterbalance the significant cost pressures they're contending with. Rain or shine, I'd encourage everyone to get out and support their local hospitality businesses.' Katy Alston, who has been in the ice cream trade for more than 20 years and runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, said this week's weather will be 'the difference between night and day' for her business. She said: 'We get so excited because this is what we wait for. 'People who work in ice cream vans are risk takers because you never know when that big yellow ball is going to come out.' (PA Graphics) Ms Alston said on Tuesday morning she had 84 inquiries from businesses wanting an ice cream van to visit, which is more than the last month. 'We want to go to as many people as we can,' she said. 'We're now making gelato around the clock, as fast as we're making it, we're selling it. 'It's our Christmas time.' Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade has issued a warning over wildfires before the prolonged spell of hot weather and following one of the driest springs on record. Charlie Pugsley, deputy commissioner for operational policy, prevention and protection, said: 'Extended periods of hot and dry weather can greatly increase the risk of a grass fire, and particularly when that grass is tinder dry the spread of fire can be rapid. We have seen examples of this in London as well as more recently worldwide, such as in California and South Korea. 'Last month, I wrote to the chief executives of each London local authority, outlining some key measures they can take, such as to create fire breaks, and to welcome the work that councils are already undertaking.'
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather
Parts of the UK could be hotter than Athens this week as temperatures continue to rise amid a week of dry and sunny weather. Temperatures will climb gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said. South Wales and Somerset could reach 20C and may be hotter than Athens and Barcelona on Thursday, where highs of 17C and 16C are forecast respectively. While some rain and cloudiness hit Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland on Monday morning, the weather is generally expected to remain dry and sunny across the country throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend. 'It is a fine dry and sunny day for many through the day on Monday, with temperatures well above average for the time of year and that theme is set to continue for much of the week,' Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said. 'There will be a settled period for the UK's weather and temperatures will possibly get as high as 21C on Thursday.' Mr Dixon said high pressure is set to be near or over the UK in the coming week and into the weekend, leading to warm and dry conditions. He said: 'On Tuesday morning there will be the start of some low cloud in some parts of the Midlands and central England but will clear up quite quickly. 'Through the middle of the week it will be a touch breezier in the South West, but it will still feel much warmer than average.' 'On Friday and Saturday we are likely to see a touch of fog in eastern Scotland and north-east England which will subdue temperatures in these areas,' Mr Dixon added. Although temperatures are likely to gradually drop on Saturday, they will still hover around the mid-teens and are likely to be higher than the average maximum temperature of 12C for the UK in April, forecasters said. The warm weather still falls some way short of the record high in April of 29.4C, which was recorded Camden Square, London, in 1949, Met Office records show. Beachgoers were out in their droves during the mild weekend on the south coast, providing a boost for seasonal businesses. Katy Alston, who has been in the ice cream trade for more than 20 years and runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, told the PA news agency business was booming at the weekend. 'It's been absolutely wonderful,' 57-year-old Ms Alston said. 'Everything has been so tough and this weekend it's like we have seen light again.' She said the mild weather was 'perfect timing' with Mother's Day on Sunday. The Met Office said the dry weather is likely to persist into the weekend and early next week, though there is less certainty when forecasting much further into April. 'We are really excited and feeling really positive (about the forecast),' Ms Alston added.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather
Parts of the UK could be hotter than Athens this week as temperatures continue to rise amid a week of dry and sunny weather. Temperatures will climb gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said. South Wales and Somerset could reach 20C and may be hotter than Athens and Barcelona on Thursday, where highs of 17C and 16C are forecast respectively. While some rain and cloudiness hit Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland on Monday morning, the weather is generally expected to remain dry and sunny across the country throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend. Weather forecast for the week ahead 👇 — Met Office (@metoffice) March 30, 2025 'It is a fine dry and sunny day for many through the day on Monday, with temperatures well above average for the time of year and that theme is set to continue for much of the week,' Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said. 'There will be a settled period for the UK's weather and temperatures will possibly get as high as 21C on Thursday.' Mr Dixon said high pressure is set to be near or over the UK in the coming week and into the weekend, leading to warm and dry conditions. He said: 'On Tuesday morning there will be the start of some low cloud in some parts of the Midlands and central England but will clear up quite quickly. 'Through the middle of the week it will be a touch breezier in the South West, but it will still feel much warmer than average.' 'On Friday and Saturday we are likely to see a touch of fog in eastern Scotland and north-east England which will subdue temperatures in these areas,' Mr Dixon added. Although temperatures are likely to gradually drop on Saturday, they will still hover around the mid-teens and are likely to be higher than the average maximum temperature of 12C for the UK in April, forecasters said. The warm weather still falls some way short of the record high in April of 29.4C, which was recorded Camden Square, London, in 1949, Met Office records show. Beachgoers were out in their droves during the mild weekend on the south coast, providing a boost for seasonal businesses. Katy Alston, who has been in the ice cream trade for more than 20 years and runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, told the PA news agency business was booming at the weekend. 'It's been absolutely wonderful,' 57-year-old Ms Alston said. 'Everything has been so tough and this weekend it's like we have seen light again.' She said the mild weather was 'perfect timing' with Mother's Day on Sunday. The Met Office said the dry weather is likely to persist into the weekend and early next week, though there is less certainty when forecasting much further into April. 'We are really excited and feeling really positive (about the forecast),' Ms Alston added.
