A taste of what’s to come! Sun-seekers enjoy blue skies after Met Office revealed a HEATWAVE is set to scorch Britain – with temperatures predicted to soar as high as 32C
- People got a glimpse of the weather ahead as they were out on a walk today
Sun-seekers were enjoying blue skies today after the Met Office revealed a heatwave with temperatures as high as 32C is set to scorch Britain next week.
The south and east of England will be at the centre of soaring temperatures in the coming days, with a blast of high pressure set to move across the UK.
People were already out enjoying the nice temperatures today and got a glimpse of the warm weather ahead.
Some were exercising and walking their dogs in Windsor Great Park this morning, while others used the great weather to explore central London.
The Met Office explains that a handful of factors are responsible for the sunny spell expected next week.
People were already out enjoying the nice temperatures today and got a glimpse of the warm weather ahead (pictured here in Windsor)
Some were exercising and walking their dogs in Windsor Great Park this morning, while others used the great weather to explore central London (pictured here)
A cyclist started his Sunday with a bike ride through sunny Windsor this morning
The jet stream’s location is among them, which is due to drive away unsettled weather as it continues shifting north.
Meanwhile, the former tropical cyclone Franklin is also due to move into the north Atlantic.
Last week, this escalated into a Category 1 hurricane with winds of up to 85 miles per hour – marking the start of the US hurricane season.
But now drained of energy, its northward migration will allow a build-up of high pressure over the UK.
Forecaster Jim Dale even believes the fine spell could exceed 32°C – holding the potential to beat this year’s record summer temperature, according to The Mirror.
‘Forget the much-touted 28°C, there’s every chance later this week that the UK’s highest 2023 temp so far will be beaten,’ Jim Dale told the publication.
‘Even as we move into meteorological autumn, the sun’s still got some strength so will still help the temperatures build day by day into the middle of next week.’
A lovely start to a Sunday with people out by the River Thames this morning
A woman was seen running in Windsor Great Park this morning
People were walking across Tower Bridge in central London this morning enjoying the sunshine
Another runner enjoying the warm temperatures in Windsor today
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer said: ‘As high pressure becomes established from this weekend, fine and settled conditions will develop and along with this we will see a rise in temperature across most parts of the UK next week.
‘Many places can expect to see maximum temperatures rise to 25°C or above for several days, which would bring some locations into the realm of heatwave conditions.
‘Although the highest temperatures are likely to be in the south and east of England, these areas also have higher temperature thresholds for heatwave conditions to be declared.
‘So, while some areas may just miss out on the actual definition, regardless of thresholds, many areas will enjoy a fine period of weather with plenty of sunshine and temperatures are likely to be the highest for many since June or early July.’
While the fine weather is expected to last throughout next week, the weekend may see a break in these conditions.
For now, the Met Office says the timing of this is uncertain.
Next weekend may see a break in these hot temperatures and sunny conditions (pictured: people enjoying the sunshine in Bournemouth on Friday)