The UK is bracing for another burst of scorching heat, with weather maps turning a fiery red as temperatures are set to soar beyond 30C.
Forecast for 23 June
On Tuesday, 23 June, much of the country is expected to bask in warm weather once again following an unsettled period of cold snaps and rain, according to maps produced by forecaster Netweather. Forecasters anticipate that high pressure will build across the east and south east of England.
Met Office long-range forecast
The Met Office's long-range forecast, covering the period between 15 June and 24 June, states: "Fine and dry across much of the UK for the first couple of days of this period with long spells of sunshine for most." Temperatures are likely to be above normal and parts of the south could be very warm for a time, with just a chance of some thunderstorms, more likely toward the southwest.
"A more unsettled spell is likely through the middle of next week with outbreaks of rain the north and northwest, some of which could spread to parts of the south and southeast at times. After this, high pressure will probably become more dominant with conditions turning widely dry and settled, and probably very warm for many."
Counties set to exceed 30C
The eight counties forecast to see temperatures above 30C are: London, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex (repeat). The warm spell follows record-breaking highs seen across the UK in May. Several counties are set to climb above 30C, with London reaching a peak of 33C.
Other regions
Further north, while temperatures won't be quite as sweltering, residents will still enjoy a welcome warm spell. Across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, the mercury is forecast to hover around 27/28C. The Midlands is also set to bask in temperatures of up to 27C. Meanwhile, Scotland and the South West will see the coolest conditions, though both regions are still forecast to climb above 20C on Tuesday.
