Britain is set to be hotter than the Mediterranean as a 1,200-mile 'heat bubble' triggers a 30C sizzler. After a chilly start to the month following May's record heatwave, the mercury is set to climb to 26C on Tuesday, 28C on Thursday, and 29C on Friday.
Heatwave Details
The incoming heatwave, triggered by a continental 'heat bubble' moving across Europe towards the British Isles, is predicted to see temperatures exceed 30C. This news will excite sun-loving Brits as the UK will be hotter than 28C Terrasini, Sicily, Italy, thanks to the mass of hot air blowing in from Europe, boosting pub gardens and outdoor fan zones for the World Cup.
Regional Variations
While the south of the country will remain largely dry until the weekend, the north is set to be hit by spells of rain, although temperatures will still be in the low to mid-20s. Thunderstorms could threaten flood risks in the south on Saturday and Sunday, with heavy rain possibly making an appearance further north as well.
Expert Forecasts
Netweather forecaster Nick Finnis said: 'The south of the UK has potential to tap into the heat dome over mainland Europe, which is rising to the mid-30s in France. But there is also the potential for thunderstorms in Britain.'
A Met Office forecaster added: 'It will potentially turn very warm, if not rather hot and humid, from midweek – especially in the South-East. There is the chance of thunderstorms developing. The North and West will have rain at times, although hot conditions in the South could return north later, with a thunderstorm risk.'
Long-Range Outlook
Next week is due to see highs around 27C daily with some showers, and weathermen backed a three-month bake until September. The Met Office long-range outlook says a hotter-than-usual summer is much more likely than cooler-than-average. In a post on X, they wrote: 'Generally warm this week but potentially turning very warm, if not rather hot and humid across parts of England, especially in the southeast from midweek, though it won't be all sunshine, with the chance of thunderstorms developing.'
