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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Climate
- 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
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact time rain to pummel UK this weekend in miserable bank holiday washout
A huge Atlantic weather front will bring relentless downpours that could dampen plans right through the bank holiday weekend with several cities in the path of the upcoming deluge, forecasters predict Hopes for a sunny bank holiday are set to be washed out as a wave of heavy rain barrels towards Britain this week. After basking in the sunniest April on record and enjoying a bright start to May, spring is about to take a soggy turn, forecasters say. Advanced weather modelling maps by WXCharts show a massive Atlantic weather front moving in early Saturday, bringing relentless downpours that could dampen plans right through the weekend. Several major cities are set to be in the path of the upcoming deluge, including Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands. It comes as the Met Office warned in its long-range forecast for the period: "As we head into the bank holiday weekend and following week, a change in weather type is expected as unsettled conditions develop, with weather systems moving in from the Atlantic. The change is likely to overspread most areas through Saturday, with many seeing spells of rain and low cloud, and it will feel humid. "This will herald a changeable spell as further systems come east. Drier and brighter intervals are likely between systems but with showers, some of which could be heavy/thundery. The wettest weather will tend to be toward the west." The Met Office's Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway added that the country should brace itself for "unsettled conditions." He 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. "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." According to WXCharts' data, rain will fall across much of the UK on Saturday, as the first part of the weather front passes from west to east. On Sunday, showers will become more scattered, before returning in heavier, larger patches the following day.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Charts show Spain faces 35°C heatwave that could last for days
Charts show Spain faces 35°C heatwave that could last for days New weather maps show chances of a 35°C heatwave hitting Spain in time for May half-term The hot weather is predicted to take hold from May 27 (Image: (Image: WXCharts) ) British holidaymakers heading to Spain for May half-term could be in for a scorcher, with temperatures predicted to soar to 35°C. WXCharts' latest forecast shows a heatwave hitting parts of southern Spain from Tuesday, May 27 . The forecast indicates that the temperature will start to rise around 6pm on May 27, shooting up to 34°C in areas around Seville and the port city of Huelva. The mercury is then set to steadily increase to 35°C in the southwest, with nearly half of the country experiencing highs of over 30°C by the evening of May 28. It comes after predictions of wet and stormy weather across Spain in the coming days, potentially causing disruption for Brits hoping to beat the half-term rush in popular seaside destinations like the Costa del Sol. The temperature will settle around 35°C by the mid-week (Image: (Image: WXCharts) ) "Increased instability is expected across the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands due to the approach of a low-pressure system from the northwest," warned AE Met. Article continues below Between May 13 and May 15, it warned of "possible showers with strong thunderstorms and hail in large areas of the central and eastern peninsula and Majorca" could strike. According to travel agency TUI, inconsistent weather patterns, similar to those recently experienced by the UK, are not unusual for Spain at this time of year. This is despite the first four months of 2025 being the wettest on record. Brits going to Spain for half-term holidays should expect hot weather (Image: (Image: WXCharts) ) Article continues below Spain's spring, which saw a record-breaking 22 days of rainfall in March, typically features "pleasant weather with mild temperatures, low rainfall, abundant sunshine and moderate humidity". Showers are usually "sporadic, brief and scattered", suggested TUI. This is in a stark contrast to the persistent wet weather recorded so far this year, which followed just months after over 200 people perished in the country's deadliest floods in decades last October.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date Brits set to sizzle in European heat plume as mercury soars to 27C
The mercury is set to soar in England this month as a plume of hot air moves in from the continent - with projected weather maps showing a high of 27C in London New UK weather maps reveal that parts of the country could be braced for a sizzling 27C within days as temperatures soar throughout much of England. The latest projection by WX Charts pinpoints a scorching top temperature of 27C in Greater London by 6pm on Monday, May 19. While that's significantly hotter than London's average May temperature of 19C, it won't count as an official heatwave, according to the Met Office's criteria of a prolonged period of excessive heat for the season. The heat is not just confined to London—the rest of England is also set to experience some baking temperatures with Oxford anticipating 26C, Coventry gearing up for 25C, and both Nottingham and Greater Manchester expecting 26C as per WX Charts. Coastal areas can expect it to be a bit cooler; Lowestoft is forecasted for 22C, Bridport for 21C, while Weston-super-Mare may see between 18-19C. According to WX Charts' projected data, this balmy uplift will begin around May 17-18, culminating in 27C hitting London on the following Monday. Even the nighttime isn't expected to offer too much respite, with the mercury staying in the low 20s into Tuesday, May 20. Provided WX Charts' long-range projected predictions hold true, temperatures could level off in the low 20Cs before dipping into the more moderate mid-teens later in the week, reports the Express. For its part, the Met Office's latest extended forecast indicates "fairly typical" conditions for May 19 to June 2. Furthermore, they've not ruled out the potential for thunderstorms within that timeframe. The forecast hints: "Overall, fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate, although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers, with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places. "Overall, temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average." Netweather warns that predictions for the weather patterns from May 19-27 carry a "low" level of confidence due to "no standout signals". However, the same weather service observes: "But it looks probable that overall temperatures will be above normal, probably just modestly so, as there is no clear signal for cold weather, while global temperatures and sea surface temperatures around the British Isles remain above the long-term normal."
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather: 'Mini-heatwave' forecast as exact date for next warm blast revealed
Another mini-heatwave is on the horizon for Brits from next week - with one region enjoying the hottest temperatures and some areas welcoming highs of 26C in just days The UK's next warm blast could be just days away, with temperatures set to rise again to a sizzling 26C, new weather maps reveal. According to WXCharts, a large chunk of the southeast will enjoy the warmest temperatues as the country begins to heat up again next week. Highs of 26C will hit Norfolk and Manchester on Monday, May 19, whilst London and surrounding areas, including Southampton, Luton, Cambridge, Northampton, as well as East Anglia and Essex, will bask in temperatures hovering between 23-25C, according to WXCharts' predictions. In the Midlands, Wales and the north-west, temperatures will average 23C, while conditions up north will be slightly cooler. Areas in the northeast will range from a balmy 20-22C, whilst the majority of Scotland will see average temperatures of 19C. The warm blast will begin on the evening of Sunday, May 18, in the southeast before spreading further north. London and surrounding areas, including towns north of East Anglia and Essex, are set to be the warmest at 24C by 6pm. In the Midlands and north-west, including major cities like Birmingham and Manchester, Brits will enjoy a balmy 23 - but eslewhere, temperatures will remain in the mid-late teens. The majority of Scotland will see average temperatures of 15C, with the expection of the south-eastern end of Loch Shin in the northern Highlands, which may rise to 18C on Sunday evening. It comes after the Met Office warned "high pressure will be dominant across the UK" towards the end of May, with temperatures "likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year". In its long-range forecast from Friday, May 9 until Sunday May 18, the forecaster said the UK will be: "Dry at the start of this period with clear or sunny spells for the majority of places. "Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time. There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest. Through the following week, high pressure will be dominant across the UK. "This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places. A few light showers are possible at times, but heavy rainfall is not expected. Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year, although there is a chance of some cold nights."
