UK weather maps turn volcanic red from Cornwall to Yorkshire | Weather | News
UK weather maps have turned volcanic red as temperatures are expected to exceed 30C in some counties. WXCharts suggests the hot zone will cover the vast majority of central, southern and eastern England. Parts of Wales were also affected, according to maps. It comes after the UK faced a sweltering heatwave with record temperatures in June. The temporary highest temperature of 37.7°C was recorded at Strumpshaw Hill, Lingwood, on June 26, beating the previous record of 35.6°C set at Southampton in June 1976, the Met Office said.
Wales also experienced “exceptional heat” with 35.9°C recorded at Cardiff Bute Park on 25 June, breaking the previous June record of 33.7°C set in 2000. Experts said: “These temperatures show just how intense late June heat has become, particularly in England and Wales, with values reaching the mid-30s Celsius during the peak of the event.”
Now, WXCharts has predicted what’s in store for us on July 11.
6. Cheshire (eastern edge)
7. Derbyshire (central and southern counties)
11. Hampshire (central and northern areas)
15. Norfolk (inland)
20. Shropshire (eastern half)
21. Somerset (north-eastern parts)
24. Suffolk (inland)
28. West Yorkshire (southern edge)
29. West Sussex (northern edge)
In its own long-term outlook for July 7-16, the Met Office said: “High pressure will dominate England and Wales next week and is likely to extend its impact into northern England over time.
“This will bring plenty of sunshine as well as dry, hot conditions for most. Scotland and Northern Ireland will likely see more clouds at first, with occasional rain.
“Over the next week, high pressure could spread northwards, bringing periods of drier, warmer weather to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
“Winds will be light to moderate for most, but will be stronger in the northern hills and along coasts close to low pressure systems.
“Temperatures are quite warm, perhaps locally warm in parts of the southeast, although not as hot or humid as seen last week.”
