Brits Brace for Sweltering Heatwave as Temperatures Soar to 32°C
Get ready to dust off your sun cream and shades because the UK is about to sizzle as temperatures are set to hit a scorching 32°C. Yes, you read that right! It’s time to embrace the unseasonable warmth this week.
Heatwave Alert
The Met Office is predicting an autumn heatwave that will make its presence known on Wednesday and Thursday. For some, this might feel like a summer flashback.
Hot Spots and Saharan Dust
Tomorrow, the southeastern regions are expected to bear the brunt of the heat, with temperatures matching this year’s record of 32.2°C set in June. But don’t fret if you’re not in the southeast; the rest of the UK will also be unusually hot this week.
Yellow Alert
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow alert for all of England (except the North East) from 2 pm on Monday until 9 pm on September 10. So, be cautious and stay hydrated.
Regional Forecast
- The south, including Reading and Guildford, will sizzle at 30°C.
- London is set to peak at 28°C by 2 pm.
- The Midlands, Birmingham, and Manchester will hover around a balmy 27°C.
- Parts of Scotland will experience highs of 25°C.
- Northern Ireland is expected to reach a pleasant 24°C.
Tropical Cyclone Influence
The North Atlantic’s tropical cyclone has shifted the jet stream, causing this unusual weather pattern. Some nights may feel uncomfortably warm, particularly in the south where temperatures will remain in the 20s overnight.
Saharan Dust
Keep an eye out for some breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, thanks to Saharan dust making its way to Britain. This morning, runners in West Sussex, Dorset, and London enjoyed stunning orange sunrises.
Some May Miss Out
Unfortunately, those in the far north and western regions might not experience the heatwave. Breezy conditions, intermittent thunderstorms, and heavy downpours are on the forecast for some.
What the Experts Say
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway stated, “High pressure is situated to the southeast of the UK, bringing more settled conditions with rising temperatures through the first half of this week.”
Senior meteorologist Rachel Ayers added, “On Wednesday, mist and fog will clear once again with low cloud burning back to the coast through the morning, leaving a very warm or hot day.”
What’s Next?
Thursday will also see highs of 32°C in the southeast. Overnight showers might affect the west, especially in the far northwest of Scotland.
As for the weekend, it’s a bit uncertain. A cold front from the northwest could bring temperatures down and increase the chance of rain in the west of Scotland and Northern Ireland. However, we might still enjoy warmer-than-average temperatures into next week.
So, get your summer gear back out, and enjoy the unexpected late-summer heatwave while it lasts!