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UK Heatwave Returns: Temperatures to Hit 34C!
19 Aug
Summary
- Temperatures could reach 34C in the UK within two weeks.
- Heatwaves may return, especially in southern England.
- Fifteen eastern/south-eastern English counties face over 31C.
Weather forecasting models indicate a significant shift in UK temperatures, with potential highs of 34C expected within the next fortnight. Following a period of cooler weather and rainfall across parts of the country, forecasters suggest that heatwaves may return.
Specifically, the GFS model projects temperatures could surge back to 30C in eastern England by September 1. This trend could escalate by September 2, with projections showing potential highs of 34C in Essex and widespread 32-33C across eastern and south-eastern England.
Anomalies in temperature maps for early September show England and Wales shaded in orange and red, signifying temperatures above the seasonal average. The GFS model estimates that 15 counties, all located in eastern or south-eastern England, could experience temperatures of 31C or higher.
The Met Office's forecast for September 2 to September 16 concurs, suggesting "late season hot spells or heatwaves" are possible, particularly in southern areas. A distinct northwest-southeast split is anticipated, with northern regions likely to receive more rain and wind, while southern areas remain drier.
