Weather maps turn red to show the ‘hottest day’ in July – areas 34C | Weather | News
A new heatwave will develop in parts of the UK from this weekend, with forecasters predicting temperatures could reach 33C or 34C. The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health warnings in England from the afternoon of 4 July until 8pm on 11 July, covering the east, East Midlands, West Midlands, south-west, London and south-east. The hottest conditions are expected to be experienced in the south of England. Although this heat wave is not expected to be as severe as the record-breaking period experienced in June, it is expected to last quite a long time. For some regions, this will be the third heat wave of the year.
Many forecast models suggest the warm weather could continue into mid-July. Weather maps created by WXCharts today (Saturday, July 4) show that Saturday, July 11, could be the hottest day of the month so far. Maps suggest the hottest temperatures will be concentrated in southern and eastern England, where values could greatly exceed 30 degrees.
In contrast, areas on the west coast of the UK, including Lancashire, the Lake District, western Scotland and Northern Ireland, are expected to have an Atlantic breeze, which will act as a natural air conditioner, limiting temperatures to the low to mid-20s.
The forecast shows that it will become increasingly hot from Monday next week, with temperatures expected to peak in England and Wales in the second half of the week due to high pressure from the Azores.
The Met Office’s separate long-range forecast for July 9 to July 18 states: “High pressure will continue to dominate England and Wales, possibly extending its influence into the northern UK for a period. “This will continue to bring dry and very hot weather across England and Wales, but there is also the chance of the odd local thunderstorm outside at times.
“High pressure will spread northwards, bringing periods of drier, warmer weather to much of Scotland and Northern Ireland. “Winds will be light to moderate for most.
“Temperatures will be quite warm at first, but will not be as hot or humid as seen in June. There are signals that the heatwave will return to more normal summer temperatures in the week from Monday, July 13.”
