UK weather: How hot will the UK be this week? How long will the heatwave last?
BBC Weather forecaster Carol Kirkwood predicted there will be a “real drop” in temperatures for some parts of the UK this week and potential showers. However, temperatures in the south of England should still remain high. Ms Kirkwood said: “Again, southwest England, Wales, some showers and some of those showers will extend eastwards across central southern England. So, it’s going to feel cooler today.” How hot will the UK be this week?
The UK is predicted to stay mainly dry, sunny and very warm over the next five days, according to The Met Office. Although the sun will be shining over most parts of Britain today, it may be slightly cloudy along some North Sea coasts. Temperatures should reach highs of 20C in the south, 22C in the north west and 19C in the north east. The south will see cloudy weather too and possibly even thunder this afternoon.
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Scotland is at risk of thundery showers too. Tomorrow will see scattered showers and some thunder in the south and southeast. Temperature will still be hot though, as parts of the south will have highs of 26C. The north west may feel cooler than it has been for days due to clouds gathering.
MET OFFICE UK weather: A map showing temperatures across the UK today
Over the weekend, there may be overnight mist and fog, as well as slightly cooler temperatures in the north west. Temperatures will average around 25C around the country. How long will the heatwave last? It may be time to dig out your umbrellas as the hot weather may cool down this week.
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