The UK is bracing for another period of hot weather after three heatwaves already this year, with the possibility of temperatures shooting up to 34C in some areas. New weather maps from Netweather reveal the heat bomb is due to sweep the country on August 12.
Next Tuesday, temperatures could hit 33C in East Sussex and Gloucestershire- the hottest areas of the country. Across the two days, the hot weather is expected to move from west to east. August 12 is forecast to be even hotter, with highs of 34C predicted across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The warmest parts of the UK will all be in England, particularly in London, the South East, and along the East Coast.
The eight hottest cities will be London, Norwich, Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Cantebury, St Albans, and Milton Keynes.
This comes after three heatwaves in the space of just one month in the first half of summer. Fast flowing air in the higher atmosphere was mainly confined to the north of the UK, keeping clouds away and allowing temperatures to build.
This could continue throughout August as temperatures across the country are expected to be above-normal, the BBC reports.
High pressure close to the UK would creatre drier conditions, though occasional showers are still to be expected, particularly in northern and western areas.
Separately, the Met Office long range forecast for August 12-21 reads: “The rather changeable pattern of preceding days will likely still be in place across northwestern areas of the UK at first.
“Further southeast, predominantly fine, with a spell of hot weather looking increasingly likely at the start of this period.
“Much of England could see high temperatures for at least a couple of days and there is a possibility that the heat could last further into the week, especially in the south, where there is also the possibility of some thunderstorms.”
“Beyond this, probably a resumption of widely somewhat cooler, fresher conditions, with a lot of dry weather to be had in the south under the influence of high pressure. Meanwhile a rather more changeable and breezier theme will continue further to the north.”