Tomorrow, when a “Spanish surge” of warmth brings temperatures of 82F (28C), Britain’s longest heatwave in four years is expected to begin. Over the weekend, the temperature will rise even further.
While there will be “prolonged sunlight for much of the UK,” the north-western regions will have colder temperatures and more clouds, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters predict that temperatures will rise day by day, with the warmest conditions occurring in southern and central England and Wales, where a Level 2 Heat Health Alert has been issued.
According to Met Office data, the nation is anticipating daily highs of 86F (30C) or higher from Sunday, when the Wimbledon men’s singles final is scheduled to take place, through next Sunday.
This would be the country’s longest heatwave since 2018’s warmest summer on record.
High pressure from the Azores, which is caused by dry air falling in the subtropics, is the cause of the heat, which will make Britain hotter than Antigua.
We can anticipate great, dry weather across the UK, beginning tomorrow when it will be hazier than it is today in the morning before becoming sunny, according to Steven Keates of the Met Office, who spoke to MailOnline.
The exception will be in portions of Scotland and Northern Ireland, where it will be cloudier and possibly drizzle a little.
“Over the weekend, the high pressure will gradually depart from the south-west of England, bringing a lot more sunlight and Sunday highs that will near 86F (30C).”
We are beginning a period of warm weather for parts of England and Wales, which might persist for much of next week, said Deputy Chief Meteorologist David Oliver.
‘Over the weekend and the first few days of next week, many people can anticipate temperatures in the mid to high 20s and low 30s, respectively. The majority of next week will be dry, sunny, and warm for the time of year.
Brits are advised to exercise additional caution in order to be safe as the temperatures increase and the urge to cool oneself in the water beckons.
Although it is wonderful to hear that the sun is on its way, Sam Hughes, National Water Safety Partner at the RNLI, said: “We want to warn everyone to keep cautious at the seaside. If you’re heading to the beach, we strongly advise that you swim between the red and yellow flags at a lifeguarded beach.
“Float to Live: lean back and utilize your arms and legs to keep afloat if you find yourself in peril in the water.” Control your breathing before making a rescue call or swimming to safety. Call the coastguard at 999 or 112 in case of a coastal emergency.
We’re all looking forward to some pleasant weather this summer, but it’s important to remember that heat can be quite harmful, especially for children, the elderly, and those with underlying medical conditions.
Matthew Killick, Director of Crisis Response and Community Resilience, British Red Cross.
We are witnessing longer and more powerful heatwaves as a result of climate change, but a concerning number of people remain unaware of the risks associated with hot weather.
In the summer of 2020, there were more than 2,500 extra deaths in England alone, and sadly, it is anticipated that the number of heat-related deaths in the UK could triple in the next 30 years.
The mild weather will then probably last for the majority of next week and the weekend after that, especially in southern regions.
The precise temperatures have not yet been determined because planning this far in advance always involves some uncertainty. But during the next few days, it’s possible that the temperature will rise above 86F.
The second half of next week will be hotter, but we’re not sure by how much, said Mr. Keates.
Mid- to upper-30s degree temperatures are possible but not certain.
Alex Deakin, a presenter and meteorologist with the Met Office, concurred and said, “There’s one hypothetical scenario where temperatures rise even higher late next week.”
“There’s good model certainty that we’ll see a peak in temperatures in the early part of next week,” he continued.
A more plausible scenario is for temperatures to return to something like what they were on Monday and Tuesday, though there is also a risk that they might fall considerably closer to average.