Exact day and time when UK will bake in 31C European heat blast
Forecasters have predicted the time when the UK is set to bake in a 31C heat blast from Europe.
Interactive weather mapping service Ventusky shows parts of the southeast of England peaking in the low 30s at 4pm on Thursday. After one of the wettest Julys on record in the UK and a mixed start to August, the coming days could see the mercury begin to rise. Meanwhile, a yellow wind warning has been put in place in parts of north Wales across Friday. Between midnight and 6pm the Met Office says: "A period of strong easterly winds is expected, sufficient to cause some impacts to travel and tourism."
BBC meteorologist Simon King tweeted yesterday that temperatures would "creep up this week" before dipping again over the weekend and then getting "warmer again in the SE early next week". He suggested the peak would be high 20s though Met Office forecasts tend to agree it could be higher.
The maps show the heat surging this week (ventusky.com)It comes after a yellow rain warning was in place on Monday for northern England and Wales. Deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris said a "general warming trend" is expected in the coming days. He added: "Whilst some southern areas are already likely to reach the mid 20s by Wednesday, it's not until Thursday that the warmer weather will become more widespread.
"We are likely to see the warmest weather on Friday and Saturday, with low to mid-20s widely and a peak of 29C most probable in the South East. At this stage the odd 30C here on Friday cannot be ruled out. A frontal system arriving into the West and South West later on Friday, which could be preceded by thunderstorms, does complicate matters somewhat, after a very muggy night in the South East overnight into Saturday."
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However, the Ventusky maps show the likes of London, Woking, Gillingham and Southend-on-Sea could be see scorching heats of 31C tomorrow afternoon. The service said on Twitter the main season of tropical storms has begun, with four named cyclones currently across the world.
Earlier this week, it tweeted: "After a cold start to August, summer has returned to Europe. Most of the continent reports above-average temperatures, which often exceed 30C." Southern Europe saw temperatures of 40C last month, though the UK remained largely wet and miserable.
But if predictions are correct, by the end of the week parts of the country will be hotter than California, which is expected to see highs of 26C. However, Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud said any heat is likely to be short-lived as low pressure is likely to move back in, making next weekend more unsettled.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Early fog soon clearing to leave a fine day, with plenty of sunny spells. However, there will be cloudier skies towards Scotland and northeast England at times. A few light showers are possible, mainly towards the northeast. Feeling warm.
Tonight:
Tonight will remain dry with clear spells for many. Some low cloud developing across parts of Scotland and maybe a few fog patches elsewhere. Temperatures largely in double figures.
Thursday:
Thursday will be warm and dry for most, with plenty of sunshine. However, once again northeastern parts of the UK are likely to remain rather cloudy. Turning breezy later on.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Bands of heavy and thundery rain pushing northeastwards on Friday. Some hot sunshine in between. Sunny spells and showers Saturday and Sunday. Breezy, but still warm towards the southeast.
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