UK weather maps turn volcanic red as 14 counties set to swelter in 32C conditions | Weather | News
Britain is in for a sweltering end to the month, with temperatures predicted to exceed 30C in 14 counties. New weather data WXCharts.com It sees temperatures rise to as high as 32°C as we see the return of the warm weather that characterized July in the UK.
Weather maps produced by the organization show much of the country turned red on July 31, with high temperatures stretching along the east coast of England from Hull to Folkestone. Towns and cities such as London, Cambridge, Peterborough and Ipswich will see the hottest conditions, with the mercury hitting 32 degrees throughout the day. Elsewhere, temperatures will be in the mid-twenties in the west of England, while temperatures will be cooler in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As July progresses into August, showers will arrive from the Atlantic and intermittent rain will be seen in the west of Britain throughout 1 August.
The Met Office has warned that late July could see variable weather conditions across the UK and the potential for rainfall could be above average.
They advised: “As we move towards the end of July, the UK is expected to see a highly variable pattern. Higher pressure will occupy the south-west of the UK, while lower pressure will continue to dominate the north.”
“This setup will likely allow Atlantic frontal systems or low pressure areas to move across the country at times.
“There is also a chance that rainfall accumulations will be above average locally, but details remain unclear as to which areas will see the wettest conditions in this range.
“There should be drier and more permanent transitions between these rainy periods, but these are not expected to last very long in the last days of July.
“There is also a risk of strong winds at times, particularly if deeper or wider areas of low pressure develop near the UK. Despite this feeling of uneasiness, temperatures are still expected to be generally above average.”
However, warm temperatures are expected to return in early August, and the weather agency warns of above-average conditions.
In a long-term forecast, they added: “As we approach the end of the month there are hints that high pressure may return for a while, which could mean a resumption of dry conditions, particularly in the south.
“Winds will be mostly light or moderate, but occasionally gusty or strong along some coasts, especially in the north. Temperatures will be near or above normal, warmest in the south and perhaps very hot again in early August.”
