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3 hours ago
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All the parts of England set to roast in mini heatwave as temperatures reach 30C
Get the sun cream and shades out because weather forecasters are predicting sweltering temperatures to arrive in a matter of days. The Met Office says there is potential for some "warm or hot weather to develop" in the second half of next week - particularly in the south and east. At the same time, weather maps from WX Charts have predicted heatwave-like temperatures to arrive in a week's time on Friday, June 13. READ MORE: I flew with easyJet from Birmingham Airport and got extra legroom without asking Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join Kent could swelter in 30C while the Greater London area could experience temperatures of 29C, according to Counties such as Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Berkshire could experience temperatures of 28C. While the likes of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, alongside South Yorkshire in the north, are set to be hit with 27C temperatures. The heatwave threshold in England typically ranges from between 25C to 28C. In order to be classed as a heatwave, the temperature must reach this average over three days - meaning June 13 could be a mini heatwave. Twenty three other counties could see the mercury rise to at least 25C on June 13, with Birmingham and the West Midlands set for 26C. In its long range weather forecast from Tuesday, June 10, to Thursday, June 19, the Met Office said: "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."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Two-day 'mini heatwave' to hit Britain and send mercury soaring into late 20s
Temperatures could reach 27C later this month as Britain prepares for much warmer weather, with London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh all set for sunny spells UK weather maps have revealed when Brits can expect to enjoy a two-day mini heatwave as temperatures soar to 27C. Following the sunniest spring on record, temperatures across the UK have dropped in recent days with many areas experiencing heavy rainfall and dark skies. This gloomy weather may only be temporary, however, as weather maps by WXCharts show the mercury is set to soar later this month. According to the new weather maps, temperatures in the south east of England will reach highs of 26C on Thursday, June 19. London and parts of Sussex and Surrey, in particular, will enjoy the hottest temperatures, although the likes of Southampton, Birmingham and Cardiff will not be too far behind. Manchester and Liverpool will also bask in sunshine, while Newcastle could enjoy temperatures as high as 21C. The following day, Sunday, June 20, is expected to be even hotter. Southern areas of England could see temperatures rise to 27C, with some areas of the midlands enjoying temperatures as high as 26C. In fact, most areas of the UK are forecast to reach temperatures of at least 20C, with Edinburgh and Dublin rising to 22C and 23C respectively. While the rest of this week is expected to be wet and rather cool, the weather will change for the better this time next week. The Met Office says: "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." The Met Office's long range forecast 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. Toward the end of June and start of July, details are uncertain but conditions may become more changeable with some periods of unsettled weather. Temperatures will probably be slightly higher than normal, perhaps turning hot at times." With ridges of high pressure moving from the Azores into central Europe over the coming weeks, it's expected to be dry with some summer warmth from June 16 onwards, according to the BBC. "As we move into the second half of June a number of long-term forecast models predict some changes including a stronger high pressure close to the UK. This will lead to largely dry and more stable summery weather conditions. Scattered showers or thunderstorms are still possible though," the BBC says. "With a low pressure system lingering somewhere between Iceland and Greenland and extending at times towards parts of Scandinavia, Scotland and Northern Ireland will continue to be prone to slightly wetter, windier and cooler conditions. There are currently few signs of a prolonged cooler spell, however, short-term fluctuations in the overall weather pattern could always occur."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Exact date 'Azores plume' will sweep across Britain bringing 27C heat blast
The upcoming heat blast is poised to bring blue skies and blazing sunshine to a large chunk of the country - marking a shift from the wet and cloudy conditions currently sweeping the UK A burst of summer sunshine may be on the horizon for Brits in just days, with an "Azores high" sending temperatures soaring to a possible 27C. New weather maps from WXCharts shows the upcoming heat blast is poised to bring blue skies and blazing sunshine to a large chunk of the country, marking a shift from the wet and cloudy conditions currently sweeping across the UK. Temperatures are predicted to rise from Thursday, June 12, with several areas in the south and Midlands bearing the brunt of the warm weather. By 6pm next Thursday, temperatures will soar into the mid-20s across the south, according to WXCharts' data. London is set to reach a toasty 25C, while areas in Kent could edge up to 26C. Northampton, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham and Manchester are all set to bask in warm highs between 23C and 24C. Elsewhere will be cooler. Scotland will linger in the mid to high teens, and northern areas will only be slightly warmer, as temperatures are expected to stay in the late teens to low 20s. The heat is expected to ramp up the following day, with greater London, Surrey and the Cotswolds set for a sweltering 27C. In its long-range forecast from June 9 until June 15 NetWeather says southern and eastern England will enjoy the highest temperatures, but that other parts of the UK won't escape rainfall during this period. "South-eastern Britain will be most affected by the ridges of high pressure moving from the Azores into central Europe, bringing some dry sunny weather especially to southern and eastern England," the forecaster says "but there will be frequent rain in the north and west of Scotland in particular, with some orographic enhancement over the high ground. "There is potential for one or two depressions to track further south, briefly introducing cooler weather with sunshine and showers to much of the country, but generally it will be on the warm side, and rather humid at times, probably with only limited rainfall amounts for most of England and Wales and near the east coast of Scotland. Western areas will often be rather cloudy but with some sunny spells to the east of high ground." It echoes the Met Office's warning that while there will be "potential for some warm or hot weather to develop, particularly in the south and east," it may be accompanied by heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
UK weather maps show date England will ‘disappear' under 400-mile wall of rain
Maps show the UK is set for more heavy showers which will cover most parts of England and other areas of the UK as another low pressure sweeps in from the Atlantic Brits are set to be battered with heavy showers with a map showing a 400 mile wall of rain moving in on Saturday. More low pressure systems are sweeping in and it is looking particularly wet at the end of the week across the country. Many parts of the UK already have felt the unusually blustery conditions this week after a long spell through May where high pressure dominated and we enjoyed blue skies and plenty of sunshine. It means families planning for outdoor activities with many children on half-term will be disappointed but at least gardens will get much needed rainfall. Maps from WXCharts show huge downpours covering England especially on Saturday morning while elsewhere there are also showers mixed in with sunshine. Rain can be seen on charts sweeping in from the Atlantic over Ireland before it reaches Britain in the early hours of Saturday morning. A wall of rain around 400 miles stretches from Newcastle all the way down to the south coast to counties including Devon, Dorset and Hampshire. By the time the rain reaches 6am, the whole of England is virtually covered, seemingly disappearing under the blue deluge. Around 9am there are even wetter conditions with some areas of the country experiencing rain depths of more than 2mm per hour, particularly in the south east. Wet conditions continue into the afternoon, with the weather clearing up for most of the country in the evening. And BBC weather forecaster Elizabeth Rizzini has told after the sunniest and warmest spring on record, that it is looking 'very unsettled as we head through the rest of this week', as she highlighted the cool and windy weather along with the heavy rainfall. Looking to Saturday she said: "You can see these weather fronts gradually start to push their way again across England and Wales and it is quite likely that these showers will be very slow moving because the winds will be a lot lighter here. "So we could see a lot of rain, some very heavy downpours, much needed rain of course for the parks and the gardens, wee can't complain too much. Again sunshine and showers further north but Saturday is definitely looking like the wettest day of the weekend." By Sunday though there are still some wet areas and the outlook remains unsettled for the start of next week. The Met Office forecast for Thursday to Saturday reads: "Cool, largely cloudy and breezy over the next few days, with showers or longer spells of rain. Prolonged spells of heavy rain are likely across the south at times." And its longer term prediction for June 8 to 17 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 below. 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 will bring periods of fine and dry weather, especially in south and temperatures rising above normal."
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Alert to stay out water at three Midlands rivers as 30C mini heatwave approaches
Members of the public have been urged to stay out of the water at three Midlands rivers as temperatures are set to get hotter. Surfers Against Sewage, one of the UK's leading marine conservation charities, has warned people against entering rivers at three sites in Shropshire. These are the River Severn at Ironbridge, the River Severn at Shrewsbury and the River Teme at Ludlow. READ MORE: 37 counties in England set to sizzle in mini heatwave as temperatures reach 31C Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join For each of these three locations, Surfers Against Sewage has stated that "bathing is not advised" due to poor annual classification. The charity provides real-time information about water quality at 600 locations across the UK through its Safer Seas & Rivers Service (SSRS), warning whether the water is safe to enter or not. At the Ironbridge location, SSRS states the bathing water is located around 450m upstream of the Iron Bridge, while in Shrewsbury the bathing water is located on a stretch of the river close to the centre of the town. In Ludlow, the bathing area stretches from the Linney boating pontoon around 200m downstream to the Ludlow Mill Brach. It comes as temperatures are set to enter the mid to high 20s later this month. Weather maps from WX Charts show the mercury rising to 30C in Kent, east of London, while Shropshire could experience temperatures of 23C on the same day, on Wednesday, June 18. In its long range weather forecast from June 17 to July 1, the Met Office said: "Changeable weather is most likely across the UK with a mixture of Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed with dry and sunny periods, perhaps with a bias towards longer dry spells early in the period. "Temperatures are most likely to be near or slightly above normal, perhaps with some hot spells at times especially across the south."
