UK weather maps turn red for 28C scorcher as Brits face 9-day heatwave | Weather | News
Britain is set to enjoy a nine-day heat blast as new weather maps turn deep red and temperatures soar to 28C.
The latest ECMWF charts show a large cloud of warm air rising northwards from continental Europe, with temperatures rising steadily across the UK from the end of this week.
Parts of southern and eastern England could hit 28C by the middle of next week, forecasters say, as hot weather threatens to bring the first heatwave conditions of the year.
Weather maps created by WXCharts show temperatures dropping into the low 20s in England and Wales from Friday, getting even more intense in the following days.
On Sunday, temperatures across much of southern Britain are expected to reach 23 to 25 degrees; The warmest conditions will be concentrated in London, the South East and East Anglia.
Temperatures then rise throughout the week, with graphics for Wednesday and Thursday showing parts of England turning orange and red as temperatures peak at 27C and 28C.
The warm weather is expected to last for more than a week, with temperatures expected to remain above average across much of the country during this period.
Although northern regions and coastal areas are likely to remain slightly cooler due to sea breezes, temperatures are still expected to remain above seasonal norms.
The Met Office says high pressure from the south “may begin to increase rapidly” as we approach the bank holiday weekend, which could bring “fine, dry conditions” as well as rising temperatures.
The Met Office’s forecast for May 20 – May 29 stated: “From now on, high pressure combined with fair weather conditions are expected to remain the overall dominant influence across much of the UK.”
The Met Office defines a heatwave as three consecutive days above the UK’s varying regional temperature threshold.
The heatwave threshold ranges from 25C to 28C in some parts of the UK.
Exact temperatures may continue to change over the coming days, but confidence is growing that the UK is heading for its warmest time of the year so far.
