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Revelers are soaking up the sun in Bournemouth this month (Image: Getty)
England could win the cup due to scorching temperatures later this month, with a sweltering 31-degree smoke coming in on the day the country plays its final World Cup group match. The Three Lions will face Croatia in the third match of the tournament in the United States on Wednesday, June 17 at 21.00 UK time.
However, temperatures may already have reached high levels even before the referee blows his whistle, as temperatures are predicted to rise above 30 degrees throughout the day in most of the country. WXCharts’ new prediction maps will make welcome reading across the hospitality industry, which hopes England fans will take a day off to enjoy pre-match drinks in pubs and beer gardens.
A bit of a temperature tournament, most of the UK states appear to be competing over who can be the warmest, with 12 regions to choose from. Scroll down to see who came out on top.
Scorching conditions look set to hit Britain and France on June 17 (Image: WXCharts)
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Looking across the UK on June 17, London and the Home Counties are predicted to get the lion’s share of the hottest readings, with 31C in the capital and 30C in surrounding areas. East Anglia, the Midlands and parts of the South West will also see mercury in the low 20s.
High temperatures will also continue in the North West and Yorkshire; Cities such as Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester look likely to reach 28 or 29°C by midday.
Forecast maps show the warm weather is fueled by a heat dome from Spain and Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula.
The Met Office’s forecast for June 16 and 17 confirms that high pressure is expected to bring brighter, drier conditions across much of the country.
The statement said: “The start of the period is likely to be relatively clear as high pressure around the UK brings drier conditions to most parts of the UK.
“But some showers or rain are still possible.
Warm weather is expected to arrive in time for the World Cup, which starts later this month (Image: WXCharts)
The forecast continues: “Winds will be mostly light and temperatures will likely be above normal.
“Towards the end of June, low pressure may start to have more impact, especially in the south where heavy showers and thunderstorms are more likely.
“It could also be hot in parts of the south.”
The 12 hottest districts on Wednesday, June 17 (12 noon)
- City of London 31C
- Surrey 30C
- Essex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Middlesex, East Sussex and West Sussex 29C
- Oxfordshire, West Midlands, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire 28C
Severe heat is expected to arrive later this month (Image: WXCharts)
Met Office five-day forecast
Tonight and Tonight:
The rain is blowing eastward, sometimes heavy, especially in the morning hours, blowing southeastward. Thunderstorms are developing in the western parts. Few clouds and coastal fog further north. Light.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the southern and eastern parts. Drier spells develop later in the west with some sunny spells. Temperatures are around average for June.
Outlook from Wednesday to Friday:
It’s a variable week with showers and longer periods of rain, but there will be some sunnier spells in between. Temperatures are very close to or even just below average.
