Today, certain regions in the UK are set to experience scorching temperatures reaching up to 35C as per the latest forecast from the Met Office. However, a noticeable shift to cooler weather is expected in the coming days, based on the GFS weather model projections for next week. The anomaly maps show a significant cooling trend, with temperatures dropping below the usual seasonal averages.
Anticipated temperatures reveal a maximum of 16C in the south-east of England by midday on Tuesday, while South Wales and the Midlands are expected to reach around 14C. Northern Ireland could see temperatures around 12C, with northern parts of Scotland possibly dropping as low as 7C.
Throughout the day, temperatures are unlikely to rise substantially, with the warmest area being the far south-west reaching just 19C in the afternoon. Conversely, northern England may experience temperatures as low as 9C according to the data.
The weather outlook for Wednesday doesn’t promise much improvement, with temperatures forecasted to be as low as 6C in northern Scotland, 8C in northern England, 9C in Northern Ireland, and only 14C in the south-east of England.
Similar to Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon temperatures are not expected to rise significantly either, with a drop to 13C in the south-east and 11C in the Midlands. The GFS model indicates that 22 counties may witness daytime temperatures below 10C on both days, primarily in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
Looking ahead, the Met Office suggests that “changeable” conditions are on the horizon for the following week, with the potential for an area of low pressure to affect the UK early in August. This weather system could bring spells of heavy rain and strong winds to certain regions. However, there is optimism for more settled conditions towards the end of the first week of August.
