The UK is preparing for another heatwave in July, with temperatures set to soar up to 25°C according to the Met Office, affecting regions from southeast England to parts of the midlands and the north. Recent forecasts predict varying temperatures across the country, with cooler conditions expected towards the weekend.
UK Braces for New July Heatwave Following Record Temperatures in Wales
The UK is expected to experience another heatwave in July, with temperatures reaching up to 25°C, according to the Met Office. This period of elevated temperatures is set to occur between July 9 and 23, affecting regions from the southeast of England across to parts of the midlands and the north.
Recent forecasts from WXCharts pinpoint temperatures as high as 25°C in southeastern areas such as London and Canterbury. Other regions, including Brighton, Southampton, Birmingham, Norwich, and Cambridge, may see temperatures from 22°C to 24°C. Southwest England, parts of Wales, and the north, including cities like Plymouth, Cardiff, Conwy, Liverpool, and Newcastle, are expected to range from 19°C to 22°C. Northern Ireland and Scotland are forecasted to have cooler temperatures between 13°C and 19°C.
The Met Office also noted a cooler front arriving on Thursday, which will introduce showery rain and cloud bands across the country, particularly affecting the northwest. By the weekend, nationwide temperatures may return to averages, with a mix of dry weather and sunny spells.
On June 25, Wales experienced its hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 26°C in Cardiff. Contrastingly, areas like Anglesey recorded lower temperatures around 17°C. The upcoming days may see even higher temperatures, with parts of the southeast possibly hitting 31°C.
Looking ahead, fresher conditions are expected to return by the end of the week, bringing more typical weather patterns to the northwest and slightly above-average temperatures in the southeast.
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