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UK Heatwave: Temperatures Soar to 37C
6 Aug
Summary
- The UK is experiencing its fifth official heatwave of the season.
- Temperatures are predicted to reach 37C in Berkshire on Sunday.
- Highs of 35C are expected in the capital and other southern areas.
The UK is bracing for its fifth official heatwave of the season, with temperatures predicted to reach extreme levels across the country. On Sunday, the south is set to experience highs of 34C, with many areas remaining at 32C or higher. Greater Manchester will see temperatures around 29C, while Berkshire could reach a staggering 37C, approaching the recent record of 38C set in Norfolk.
The heatwave is expected to persist, with further hot spells anticipated on Tuesday as warm air moves north. The Midlands and southern areas will comfortably stay in the mid-thirties, while Greater Manchester and Cheshire could reach 34C and 35C respectively. By Wednesday, areas in Yorkshire are forecast to hit 30C, with parts of Wales and Scotland reaching the mid-twenties.
The hot weather is projected to continue through Thursday, with predicted highs of 35C, and London remaining at 34C. On Friday, areas like Sussex and Norfolk are expected to see 35C, while Lincolnshire anticipates highs of 33C and Birmingham 32C. The Met Office defines a heatwave as an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions, and this prolonged spell means the UK has officially recorded its fifth heatwave of the year, amid ongoing drought concerns.
