Weather map: Where temperatures could reach 29C this week as UK heat health alerts issued
After a rainy start to June, temperatures will rise this week, reaching 29°C by the end of the week.
After a cloudy start to this week, parts of the country may also experience scorching heat and possible thunderstorms.
The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health warning for the East Midlands, East of England, London and the South East, which will come into force from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm next Monday.
The yellow heat health alert means health and social services may be affected by the temperature, the risk to life of vulnerable people may be increased, the potential for indoor environments to become too hot may be increased, and water-related incidents, including risks of cold water shock and drowning, may be increased.
Skies will remain cloudy for many with some showers at the start of the week, but temperatures are expected to rise each day, bringing brighter spells.
Met Office deputy chief Tom Crabtree said: “This week’s contrasting weather of heat, rain and potential storms is a result of a low pressure system affecting the UK from the north-west. “Flow from the south is stalling a front across the west of the UK, while allowing temperatures to rise in the south-east.
“Friday will be the hottest day of the week, but it’s important to remember that top temperatures may be affected by cloud cover. Temperatures are likely to range between 26 and 28C, with the potential to approach 30C in some parts of south-east England.”
“Elsewhere temperatures will remain close to average, but parts of Wales and the West Midlands may be warm at times. Of course the weekend picture will become clearer as we approach, so follow our forecasts as the week progresses.”
The week will start with warmer temperatures in the late teens in the north of England and Scotland, with cooler temperatures of up to 12C in the Highlands, then gradually rise.
Tuesday will see highs of 25C in London and temperatures in the early twenties across much of the UK. Manchester will see a warm 22 degrees, with York not far behind in the 20s. South-west England and Wales will see temperatures 16 to 19 degrees cooler as temperatures intensify in the east of the country.
On Thursday and Friday, the mercury will reach the low twenties in the Southeast and much of the country will see average temperatures around 20C.
Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick attributed the daily rise in temperature to high pressure building in the South East.
“Temperatures will increase day by day, especially in the Southeast,” he predicted Monday. “High pressure is starting to build here this week and we’re starting to bring a little bit of a warmer cloud of air over here.”
Met Office five-day forecast
Monday
Sunny weather prevails for many, with the risk of some showers shifting north and east. The warmth is felt in the sunlight, although it is a little cooler along the east coast. Light clouds and coastal fog developing across south-west England.
monday night
The amount of clouds will increase in the evening and night, and there will be occasional showers in the northern and western parts. In the South East it is mostly dry, with distinct periods. The wind remains light.
Tuesday
Northern and Western parts are generally cloudy and sometimes rainy. The rain will continue heavily until the evening hours. Other places in south-east England where warm sunshine is best are drier and brighter.
Outlook from Wednesday to Friday
Clear, sunny and showery on Wednesday. The North West will see occasional rain through Thursday and Friday. It is mostly dry towards the southeast, where it is very hot and humid.
