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UK Heatwaves Possible: August Outlook
22 Jul
Summary
- Further heatwaves are possible before August ends, Met Office reports.
- Temperature maps show potential for significant warmth in August.
- Exact timing and intensity of heatwaves remain uncertain.
The UK may see further heatwaves before the end of August, according to the Met Office. Longer-range weather outlooks suggest a potential shift towards warmer and more settled conditions as the month advances. While the possibility of more hot spells is indicated, the exact timing, intensity, and duration of such events are not yet predictable.
Current temperature anomaly maps show areas of England could be over five degrees Celsius above the long-term average around August 4th. However, the Met Office cautions that factors like high pressure systems and air mass origins will influence whether heatwaves develop.
Leading up to early August, the weather is expected to be changeable with a mix of sunshine and rain, particularly in northwestern areas. Hints of high pressure returning later could bring dry conditions, especially in the south, with temperatures near or above normal and potentially very warm by August's start.
