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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Britain facing 29C scorcher in just days as weather maps turn fiery red
In a matter of days, weather maps turn glowing red as a searing "Spanish plume" makes landfall in the UK, sending temperatures soaring as high as 29C in London Brits are just days away from basking in a glorious 29C heat blast as new weather maps show the country turning a glowing red. After a week of gloomy weather in most parts of the British Isles, many will be overjoyed to hear that temperatures are set to soar, with highs of 29C on the cards for people in the southeast. The conditions are predicted to drive up through the continent in the form of a "Spanish plume", bringing with it a mini-heatwave scorching cities up and down the UK on Tuesday, June 17. But it's not just London and the home counties that will feel the heat as an incredible 58 cities across England, Scotland and Wales are expected to see temperatures of at least 23C. New Ventusky weather maps predict the highest temperature, 28.9C, will be seen in north London, with the rest of the capital enjoying conditions no lower than 26C. Similar highs will be seen in the home counties as the heatwave stretches westward along the south coast. Another hot pocket is forecast to hit areas around Gloucester, Worcester, Hereford and the Welsh border. The scorching heat which originated in Spain will spread up into France, crossing the Channel and making landfall in southern England from the week starting June 16, according to forecasters. As the week rolls on, maps start turning a glowing red. The Met Office's long-range forecasts show that the weather is expected to be a lot sunnier in the second half of June. Its forecast from June 10-19 states: "Changeable weather across the UK at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain spreading in from the Atlantic. The heaviest and most prolonged rain will probably be across parts of the north and northwest, with the southeast likely driest. "Temperatures are expected to be near normal or slightly above. Into the second half of next week, there is potential for some warm or hot weather to develop, particularly in the south and east, although this may be accompanied by heavy showers and thunderstorms. Into the middle of June, high pressure may become more dominant. This could bring periods of fine and dry weather, especially in south and temperatures rising above normal, although some thundery outbreaks remain possible." But then from June 20 to July 4 its prediction reads: "Mid-June will probably see a good deal of dry weather across the UK with high pressure tending to dominate, especially in the south, although some thundery outbreaks are still possible.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date mini heatwave to hit UK as Caribbean jet stream to bring 25C blast
Many Brits suffered a bank holiday weekend washout but weather maps show we are soon set for temperatures to rise again into the mid-20Cs for some areas of the country Brits are set for another mini-heatwave with temperatures rising to 25C after a week of wet weather. It was a typically damp bank holiday weekend with a washout for many people around the country after a long spell of hot and dry weather where a high pressure system dominated. But while the mercury will dip for a few days, by the weekend we are set to see a return to balmy conditions and temperatures hitting the mid-20Cs in some parts. Maps from Ventusky are turning orange again by Saturday, May 31, especially for the southeast which will be warmest and these higher temperatures are expected to last into the start of next week. And a map from WXCharts shows the mercury hit 25C at 3pm on on Saturday. Met Office Meteorologist Becky Mitchell said: 'This week we could see temperatures push to the low 20s in the south, and at the end of the week we can see drier and more settled weather develop in southern England and Wales.' And the outlook from the weather agency for Thursday to Saturday reads: 'Further spells of rain are expected over the next few days, mainly in the north. Sunny spells and scattered showers in the south, and turning increasingly warm.' While BBC weather forecaster Ben Rich said that temperatures could hit the mid-20Cs in the south of England at the end of the week. 'For Friday many areas will see some dry weather and some spells of sunshine but it could well be that our next weather system starts to approach bringing some cloud and some rain in from the west,' he said 'It could be a warm feeling day on Friday with temperatures of 17C to 24C. High pressure tries to hold on across the south and the south east, at the same time low pressure tries to return from the northwest. "This gives quite a messy weather forecast for Saturday, there will be some showers or longer spells of rain especially up towards the north and east, further south and east a better chance that we will stay dry for much of the time and in the sunshine still feeling warm 16C to 24C.' And a long term Met Office forecast hints of the possibility of "hot conditions" on its outlook from May 31 to June 9. It adds: "With time the signs are that systems will increasingly track to the northwest of the country, with the south probably starting to see longer, drier interludes while the northwest continues to see more in the way of rain and at times strong winds. "Temperatures are expected to be around normal overall, but will be cooler in any prolonged periods of rainfall. Meanwhile there is the possibility of some very warm, perhaps hot conditions developing, especially in the south and these bring with them the chance of thunderstorms."
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Full list of the 45 counties to see glorious 27C mini heatwave coming in days
Parts of England and Wales - as far north as Lancashire and West Yorkshire - will enjoy a splendid period of weather, but first a wet and windy bank holiday weekend looms Brits are anticipating "dry interludes with periods of sunshine" forecast by the Met Office for the end of the month. Most of the country will experience the fine weather with highs of 27C anticipated in parts of the Southeast of England. It is a rise from Thursday's peak of 21C, recorded in Cardiff. Thursday was particularly wet too, especially across eastern areas, but the end of the month will be both sunny and dry for most. In fact, 45 counties across England and Wales are expected to enjoy temperatures of at least 23C on or around Saturday May 31. These areas include counties as far north as Lancashire and West Yorkshire, and ones as far south as Kent. Weather maps indicate the warmest regions - where the 27C peaks are expected - will likely be Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Writing on its website in relation to the period of Tuesday May 27 to Thursday June 5, the Met Office says: "In between weather systems, some dry interludes are likely with periods of sunshine." The weather maps have been issued by Metdesk, another meteorological service which teams up with interactive website Ventusky. It shows days of sunshine are likely at the end of the month, with just showers anticipated on Sunday June 1 in the Midlands. The glorious spell of weather, though, comes after a period unsettled weather, which starts during the bank holiday weekend. The Met Office says it will be rainy in places, including across the Northwest of England on Saturday and most of Scotland on Sunday. When the weather changes, the following counties are expected to bask in at least 23C sunshine, rising to 27C in parts; ENGLAND: Kent East Sussex West Sussex Hampshire Dorset Somerset Wiltshire Berkshire Surrey Greater London Essex Hertfordshire Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire Gloucestershire Herefordshire Shropshire Cheshire Staffordshire Worcestershire Warwickshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Suffolk Norfolk Leicestershire Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Merseyside Greater Manchester South Yorkshire West Yorkshire Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire North East Lincolnshire Kingston upon Hull East Riding of Yorkshire North Yorkshire Lancashire WALES: Flintshire Denbighshire Powys Wrexham Monmouthshire Temperatures struggled on Thursday with only south Wales and parts of Devon exceeding 20C. The mercury floundered in eastern areas, including in Essex and Suffolk. Just 15C was recorded near Braintree, Essex, on Thursday. Little change is expected until Tuesday at least, but this might help reduce traffic on the roads this bank holiday weekend. Motorways, including the M25 and M5, are thought to be the busiest throughout this morning, as the RAC said an extra 3.4million car trips for leisure would be made today, while the AA said the total number of cars on the road would top 20million. And engineering work is expected on some railways this weekend, including the West Coast Mainline, so delays are expected at train stations. There will be no trains between London St Pancras and Bedford on Saturday or Sunday, affecting East Midlands Railway and Thameslink services, including services to Luton Airport.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Weather maps turn dark green as -12C temperature change to send Brits shivering
UK temperatures are set to plunge after a glorious warm spell, during which the mercury hit 21.7C by Heathrow Airport in west London and even topped 25C last week Brits should brace for temperatures as cold as 4C in less than one week, weather maps show. A drastic temperature change of -12C will send Brits shivering - in late May - and rain will return to ruin the recent glorious spell of sweltering sunshine. The mercury topped 25C last week and, at the start of the month, 28C was recorded at Kew Gardens in southwest London, on what was the hottest day of the year so far. But a colder front is moving in from the west, and it means temperatures are likely to tumble. Single figures are widely anticipated on Sunday May 25 - part of the last bank holiday weekend for three months - and rain will lash across parts of Northwest England and western Scotland. Weather maps issued by Ventusky, which uses data from Metdesk, highlights this change. However, the Met Office also supports this theory. Mark Sidaway, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "The high pressure that has been around for the last few weeks will slowly lose its grip on the UK this week, bringing a change to more unsettled conditions with many areas seeing rain or showers, ending the prolonged dry spell." It is likely north Wales and parts of Northwest England will be among the coldest areas on Sunday. Lows of 7C are expected in rural areas but, widely across these regions, the mercury will struggle to rise above 9C by midday at the earliest. The green and blue tints on the weather maps indicate the coldest regions. They also include most of the Scottish Highlands, but also parts of the Midlands, such as Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. It will be single figures for the majority of the country and so the mercury will fall by around 12C from Monday's high of 21.7C. Mr Sidaway added: "The change comes this weekend, with weather systems moving in from the Atlantic, arriving from the west probably later on Friday and through Saturday. They will bring with them spells of rain, which may be heavy at times, with a risk of strong winds in places. These conditions will gradually spread across the UK on Saturday, with Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday likely seeing sunshine and showers. "So, whilst the bank holiday won't be a complete washout, with some sunshine expected, this weekend represents a notable shift from the fine and settled weather pattern that has dominated so far this month." Monday was pleasant, with 21.7C recorded at Heathrow Airport in west London and 20.3C confirmed in Leeds. It is believed today will also be particularly warm, with 21C expected across the East of England. However, the pollen count is anticipated to be medium to low all week, and drop further once the change in weather arrives on the weekend.
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather today: Sunday scorcher forecast as Britain will be hotter than sunny Crete
New weather maps from Ventusky show huge swathes of the UK basking in temperatures reaching the high teens today ahead of a mini-heatwave next week, which could see the mercury hit 27C Brits are in for a scorcher today as the country is set to see temperatures hotter than Crete. After a mixed week of sunshine and rainy conditions due to a low pressure system, Sunday is forecast to usher in next week's mini-heatwave when the mercury is predicted to rise to highs of 27C and above from Tuesday. It comes as a high pressure system begins to dominate the British Isles. A weather graphic from Ventusky shows the majority of the UK covered with an orange glow, representing temperatures teetering around the 20C mark. The warm temperatures will reach as high as Newcastle in the northeast and Southampton in the south, with the majority of England enjoying the balmy conditions at 4pm tomorrow. Meanwhile, on the Greek island of Crete - which is known for its year-round warmth - average temperatures are expected to hit 19C. But Sunday will be cool considering what's on the way for the rest of the week. The warmest areas on Tuesday will be in the north and north east, where highs of 24C are predicted. On Wednesday, the north will continue to be hot as the south and south east begin to heat up. By Thursday, a much wider area of the country will see highs in the mid 20s, with the south being the hottest, according to new weather maps from WXCharts. On Friday, a map shows the mercury surging to 27C in London and the southeast around midday. As the hours roll on, the hottest area will have shot up the country with the northwest of England and the Welsh borders hitting 27C. The predictions have been echoed by the Met Office, which says temperatures of 27C will appear "quite widely", calling out London, Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent and East Anglia as the hottest locations. BBC weather forecaster Elizabeth Rizzini explained: "There is another warm spell on the way, temperatures will be building to well above the seasonal average. Why? Well because we are drawing in a southerly wind and that warmer air moving in from the near continent and it is going to be widespread so all four national will see temperatures in the low 20Cs at least, maybe the mid 20Cs for some, maybe 27C on Wednesday for southeast England. Well above the seasonal average which is just 12C to 15C.' Grahame Madge, a Met Office spokesperson, said: 'This would always have been a naturally warm spell. However, with the footprint of climate change, you can expect it to add a degree or so to the values that we would have expected. 'So, it's likely that the temperatures for this event will be slightly higher. At the moment, it looks as though we're probably not going to see heatwave conditions met.' According to the Met Office, the definition of a heatwave is three consecutive days of temperatures exceeding the 'heatwave threshold', which varies across the country. The threshold is 25C for most of the UK, with slightly higher numbers for the south and east, and rising to 28C in London. Mr Madge said any chance of a heatwave depends on the progress of a cold front which is expected to move south. 'Now, as that front moves south, it will be pulling in cooler air behind it. Not cold air, but cooler air,' he said. 'That will clip temperatures. So, there's a lot of emphasis on when this cold front will start to move and how much progress it will make during Thursday.' Before that dry and sunny conditions are expected for the thousands taking part in the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, with highs of 22C forecast for the capital.
