Temperatures are set to cool down soon after a blazing heatwave that has brought unprecedented weather conditions to the UK. This week, the record for the hottest June day ever in the UK was broken for three consecutive days, with the mercury hitting 37.3°C in Santon Downham, Suffolk.
Today, more hot conditions are expected, with the Met Office forecasting peak temperatures of 33°C in southern areas and 30°C in the north. However, temperatures are projected to drop below 30°C tomorrow, with highs of 27°C in the south and 23°C in the north, signaling the end of the official heatwave conditions.
Heatwave thresholds vary across counties, ranging from 25°C to 28°C. The Met Office’s forecasting maps indicate that temperatures tomorrow morning could range from 21°C in East Anglia to 13°C in parts of Northern Ireland.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Andy Page mentioned a shift in weather conditions over the weekend, with the southeast of England likely to retain warmth the longest. Western parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to experience rain, with showers possibly spreading south on Sunday.
The southeast is expected to stay dry over the weekend, although there is a chance of thunderstorms before temperatures normalize on Sunday. Looking ahead to next week, the Met Office predicts fresher conditions with sunny spells and a possibility of showers, particularly on Tuesday and in the northwest.
