The UK is preparing for its first significant heatwave of the year, with temperatures set to soar to 29°C at the end of June. The warmer conditions, driven by a North African plume, are expected to affect various regions across the country, with differing highs predicted from south to north.
UK Anticipates 29C Heatwave Towards End of June
The UK is gearing up for its first significant heatwave of the year, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 29°C. Forecasters envisage this heatwave, driven by a North African plume, to peak on June 29, creating warmer conditions across various regions.
In southern England, London and Sussex are expected to hit highs of 29°C. The warmth will extend to counties such as Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey, and Berkshire, where temperatures are predicted to reach around 28°C. Birmingham and the West Midlands are likely to experience 27°C, while Manchester and Liverpool can expect 26°C. Further north, regions near Newcastle will see more moderate temperatures of 22°C. Cardiff in Wales anticipates a comfortable 25°C.
The heatwave is set to arrive from Europe, where Northern France will experience temperatures as high as 31°C before the heat crosses the Channel to the UK. However, meteorologist Ian Simpson from Netweather warns that this weather pattern is not a certainty, as it depends on how high-pressure systems from the Azores align.
The Met Office predicts milder conditions leading up to the heatwave, with a mix of sunshine and showers, particularly in the northeast and a low chance of rain in the southeast. As the week progresses, fewer showers and more sunshine are expected, making it feel warmer.
