UK heatwave: Britain will boil for WEEKS in July scorcher
The UK has been baking in unprecedented sunshine with soaring temperatures for the past two weeks. And Brits can be assured this little dip - if you can call it that - with chilly weather and a spot of rain today won’t last. Nicola Maxey, spokesperson for the Met Office, told Express.co.uk: “I’m not sure you can call it a break in the heatwave. “We’ll see some scattered showers in the southwest and southeast, but it should still be hot."
She added: "Tomorrow we’ll be back up to 28C, with the situation staying this way into the weekend.” And the UK weather forecast shows mostly clear skies for weeks to come. The long-term forecast for the next six to 30 days sees “temperatures generally very warm and occasionally hot in central and southern areas.” In the far northwest, you can expect to see temperatures closer to normal for this time of year.
Getty / windy.com UK heatwave: The UK has been baking in unprecedented sunshine
Ms Maxey said: “The trends for the rest of this month indicate we’re looking at the warm weather continuing with dry, warm spells widespread.” Towards the end of July, things could start to change a little. The Met Office forecasts “tentative signs that there may some more generally unsettled weather conditions into the start of August.” But the forecast adds that temperatures “overall are likely to be well above average, with some further very warm or hot spells possible.”
Getty UK heatwave: K weather forecast shows mostly clear skies for weeks to come.
We have Europe to thank for this summery weather. Ms Maxey explained that “warm air coming in from the Continent” is behind this weather pattern. She added: “We are seeing high pressure, and with that comes still air across the UK.” While many of us use the fine weather as an opportunity to enjoy some sunshine, the unusual heat can bring its fair share of trouble. Farmers in Wales are warning of a dire situation as the grass they feed their cows has stopped growing.
Getty UK heatwave: The warm weather reached a record high of 32.6C in Porthmadog, Wales