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UK Drenched: Rain Follows Record June Heatwave
1 Jul
Summary
- Heavy rain is predicted for much of the UK overnight on Thursday.
- This comes shortly after the country experienced a record-breaking heatwave.
- Temperatures last week reached a June record of 37.7C in Norfolk.
Overnight on Thursday, the UK is expected to be hit by heavy rain, less than a week after experiencing a significant heatwave. The Met Office forecasts that rain will begin moving in from Wednesday evening, affecting numerous areas including Wales, eastern and central Scotland, south-west England, large parts of northern England, and scattered parts of Northern Ireland. Some northwestern areas, like Lancashire, may see particularly heavy downpours accompanied by strong winds, though these are expected to ease by morning.
Thursday's forecast indicates mostly cloudy conditions with patchy rain clearing to drier weather and sunny spells. The north-east will remain windy, while the north-west will be cooler, and the south-east warmer. From Friday through Sunday, northern England is braced for continued cloud and rain, contrasting with fine, dry, and sunny conditions further south, where temperatures are predicted to gradually rise.
This transition follows a remarkable heatwave that saw the UK break its June temperature record for three consecutive days. A high of 37.7C was recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk, on Friday, June 26. Wales also set a new June daily maximum temperature record with 35.9C in Cardiff on June 25. Northern Ireland equalled its warmest June day on record. Met Office chief forecaster Andy Page noted that this exceptional heat was unprecedented for June and a sign of shifting temperature extremes due to climate change.
