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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK heatwave forecast as maps reveal exact date 39C heat plume to scorch country
The latest weather maps have captured a crimson heat plume that looks set to torch the country from nearly top to bottom, with temperatures rising close to an unbearable 40C Weather maps are predicting a 39C scorcher to hit the UK next month. Maps from WX Charts predicted temperatures of a sizzling 37C close to Bristol at around 6pm on August 13. The map forecasts hot temperatures across the country, with 25C in Newcastle and heat of over 35C across the Midlands and southeast England. Wales could see temperatures of up to 37C around the border with Shropshire. The Met Office 's own prediction of this period is included in its long range weather forecast. This says that towards the end of the period August 3 to August 12, there is 'an increased chance of high pressure becoming more dominant'. This could lead to 'drier and more settled conditions becoming more widespread and perhaps some warmer weather developing, compared to the preceding couple of weeks'. It comes after a warning to Brit tourists planning all-inclusive holidays to Spain. That could be followed by high pressure and " settled conditions" in the second half of August. For the early part of August, outbreaks of rain are expected in the south east 'but any rain becoming light and patchy in the south'. Experts added: 'Early next week there is the potential for an unseasonably deep area of low pressure to affect the UK, which would bring widely windy and wetter weather, though the details around this are rather uncertain. Following this, a continuation of the broadly changeable pattern with occasional spells of rain or showers, some drier, brighter interludes and temperatures probably near average for the most part.' It comes after the UK's national weather service issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on July 31. Regions and local authorities affected include the eastern England, London, the southeast, and the southwest. The warning is in place from 10am to 9pm tomorrow. 'Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to develop during Thursday morning and through the afternoon,' the Met Office said. The weather service added: 'These could produce torrential downpours in a few places with as much as 25-35 mm of rain falling within an hour and perhaps 60 mm within 2 hours. Frequent lightning and hail will be additional hazards. Storms will tend to become more confined to the south and east of the warning area later in the afternoon before dying out during the evening.' Those affected by the warning should 'consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit', it said. Essential items include 'torches and batteries, [and] a mobile phone power pack'. In England, you can check to see if your home is at risk of flash flooding by visiting the Government's website. To prepare an effective flood plan, people should write down a list of useful contact numbers including the local council, insurance companies and utility providers. People can also move their valuables to a safe place, learn how to shut off their electricity or gas supply and consider offering help to vulnerable friends or neighbours. Flood kits could include: insurance documents and list of contact numbers; torch and spare batteries; first aid kit and any prescription medicines; warm waterproof clothes and blankets; bottled water and snacks; battery or wind-up radio; supplies for looking after your baby or pet.
North Wales Chronicle
3 hours ago
- Climate
- North Wales Chronicle
UK to see 'spells of hot weather' in August with heatwave
So far, the summer has been a mix of hot temperatures followed by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across regions in the UK. But now, it looks like the weather could be on the rise again as the Met Office and WX Charts forecast heatwave temperatures are likely. Humidity and temperatures will rise as we approach Thursday 🌡️ This will help trigger some heavy showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, particularly across southern and eastern England, and southern Scotland too 🌩️ Reports from WX Charts show that temperatures could peak to 31°C on Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7, across the south west and the south east. Elsewhere, Wales could see similar warm weather with temperatures between 26°C and 27°C. However, Scotland and Northern Ireland will have to wait a little longer for warmer weather as the Met Office shares that "rain and showers" are likely for the regions. The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 11 adds: "Perhaps turning widely settled later into August, where high pressure to the southwest extends more bodily across the country. "Temperatures around or a little above normal, perhaps warming further up later in the month." The end of August is also predicted to remain hot with a potential for a heatwave, as the Met Office shares: "High pressure, and therefore more settled conditions overall, appear most likely for the second half of August. Recommended Reading I tried this free hack for cooling down cars during heatwave I tried the £12 over makeup suncream spray and it's my new summer essential What is SPF and what does the number mean? When to reapply "There may still be some rain and cloud clipping the west or northwest at times. "For most, dry weather is likely to continue, although short periods of showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. "Temperatures are most likely to be around to above average, with a near normal chance of brief spells of hot weather."
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
All the Midland areas set to bake in 36C temperatures when next heatwave arrives
Four counties in England are set to sizzle in 38C temperatures as the next heatwave of the summer approaches. A seven-day heatwave could crank up temperatures on Thursday, August 7, bringing with it sweltering conditions. Weather maps from WX Charts have turned red across the seven days extending from August 7. READ MORE: Reason why huge 'Bostin' Ay it' sign has appeared next to Midlands train station Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join The mercury could reach its peak on Wednesday, August 13, with the mercury teetering on 39C in Gloucestershire. While the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Shropshire could see the mercury peak at 38C. While temperatures of 36 have been forecast for Shropshire. Areas of red extend across all of the South West, South East, the Midlands and North East of England, along with all of Wales. In order to be classed as heatwave, the temperature must reach at least 25C and above on three consecutive days. However, the threshold is slightly higher for London and parts of the South East, set at 28 °C. The heatwave is set to extend until Thursday, August 14, according to In its long-range forecast from August 12 to 26, the Met Office said: "High pressure, and therefore more settled conditions overall, appears most likely for the second half of August. "There may still be some rain and cloud clipping the west or northwest at times. "For most, dry weather is likely to continue, although short periods of showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. "Temperatures are most likely to be around to above average, with a near normal chance of brief spells of hot weather."
Rhyl Journal
17 hours ago
- Climate
- Rhyl Journal
UK to see 'spells of hot weather' in August with heatwave
So far, the summer has been a mix of hot temperatures followed by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across regions in the UK. But now, it looks like the weather could be on the rise again as the Met Office and WX Charts forecast heatwave temperatures are likely. Humidity and temperatures will rise as we approach Thursday 🌡️ This will help trigger some heavy showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, particularly across southern and eastern England, and southern Scotland too 🌩️ Reports from WX Charts show that temperatures could peak to 31°C on Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7, across the south west and the south east. Elsewhere, Wales could see similar warm weather with temperatures between 26°C and 27°C. However, Scotland and Northern Ireland will have to wait a little longer for warmer weather as the Met Office shares that "rain and showers" are likely for the regions. The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 11 adds: "Perhaps turning widely settled later into August, where high pressure to the southwest extends more bodily across the country. "Temperatures around or a little above normal, perhaps warming further up later in the month." The end of August is also predicted to remain hot with a potential for a heatwave, as the Met Office shares: "High pressure, and therefore more settled conditions overall, appear most likely for the second half of August. Recommended Reading I tried this free hack for cooling down cars during heatwave I tried the £12 over makeup suncream spray and it's my new summer essential What is SPF and what does the number mean? When to reapply "There may still be some rain and cloud clipping the west or northwest at times. "For most, dry weather is likely to continue, although short periods of showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. "Temperatures are most likely to be around to above average, with a near normal chance of brief spells of hot weather."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
UK to enjoy 'spells of hot weather' in August as date for next heatwave set
The UK is set to be in with another month of hot weather as early forecasts see chances of a heatwave. So far, the summer has been a mix of hot temperatures followed by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across regions in the UK. But now, it looks like the weather could be on the rise again as the Met Office and WX Charts forecast heatwave temperatures are likely. UK to see 'spells of hot weather' in August Reports from WX Charts show that temperatures could peak to 31°C on Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7, across the south west and the south east. Elsewhere, Wales could see similar warm weather with temperatures between 26°C and 27°C. However, Scotland and Northern Ireland will have to wait a little longer for warmer weather as the Met Office shares that "rain and showers" are likely for the regions. The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 11 adds: "Perhaps turning widely settled later into August, where high pressure to the southwest extends more bodily across the country. "Temperatures around or a little above normal, perhaps warming further up later in the month." The end of August is also predicted to remain hot with a potential for a heatwave, as the Met Office shares: "High pressure, and therefore more settled conditions overall, appear most likely for the second half of August. Recommended Reading I tried this free hack for cooling down cars during heatwave I tried the £12 over makeup suncream spray and it's my new summer essential What is SPF and what does the number mean? When to reapply "There may still be some rain and cloud clipping the west or northwest at times. "For most, dry weather is likely to continue, although short periods of showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. "Temperatures are most likely to be around to above average, with a near normal chance of brief spells of hot weather."
