When will the heatwave end? UK swelters in record temperatures as Met Office issue latest forecast
The UK continues to experience heatwave conditions, with scattered thunderstorms expected after an unprecedented weekend of high temperatures.
The record for the highest minimum temperature in May was broken for the third consecutive day on Tuesday.
The country also recorded its hottest meteorological spring temperature of all time, with Kew Gardens in south-west London reaching 35°C on Monday, surpassing the previous high.
A yellow weather warning is also in place for parts of England on Tuesday evening as storms are expected to follow the record-breaking heatwave.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for storms covering the south-west of England, midlands, north-west and Yorkshire and the Humber. The warning went into effect at 15:00 and will remain in effect until 22:00 on Tuesday.
Forecasters said there was a possibility of delays and some cancellations in train and bus services in areas where storms occurred.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Andy Page said: “Exceptional late spring temperatures are expected to persist for much of this week.
“Last night provisionally recorded the hottest May night on record and we are likely to see very hot nights in the south over the coming days. There is a possibility of a ‘tropical night’ tonight in the south of England and Wales in a few places where temperatures do not fall below 20°C.”
“While many places will remain dry and sunny, the heat and humidity mean that a few isolated storms are developing, particularly across parts of England, which are likely to develop further later today. Looking further ahead, highest temperatures will shift westward on Wednesday, with northern areas feeling more heat on Thursday.
“We will see a gradual change towards the weekend, with temperatures decreasing slightly although still above average, followed by a more pronounced change to near-normal temperatures by Sunday, with an increased chance of showers and slightly longer rain.”
A heatwave has been officially declared in eight places in south-east England, with temperatures exceeding the 27C threshold for three consecutive days of hot weather.
Yellow heat health warnings have been issued for the east Midlands, west Midlands, eastern England, London and the South East.
Authorities have warned that hot weather could cause significant impacts on health and social care services.
How long will the heatwave forecast last?
The meteorological authority says the heat will continue throughout the week, with highs of 25C predicted for Wednesday, 29C for Thursday, 25C for Friday and 25C for Saturday.
Meteorology’s forecast for the coming days is as follows:
Wednesday
Dry with sunny spells for most. More cloudy and bright spells are developing in the northeast. Maybe the odd shower in the west. The Southwest is very hot, but there is a fresher feel elsewhere.
from Thursday to Saturday
It will remain warm in parts of the south for the next few days. There is a risk of thunderstorms at times, but it’s largely dry for most.
