A blistering heat bomb of 30C is making its way to the UK, days after parts of the country were drenched in rain and thunderstorms. Weather maps from WXCharts suggest that several areas of England are likely to experience sweltering conditions in the next few days as August begins on a warmer note.
According to the weather maps, the hot weather will hit the country on August 4 as the temperature levels soar to 30C for parts of England. The maps, prepared using the MetDesk data, show that large swathes of southern and central England will be impacted by the extreme weather conditions. The maps show that sultry weather will begin to sweep parts of England at around 12 noon on August 4, with the temperature levels oscillating between 28 and 29 °C.
However, by August 5, areas around London, Cardiff, Worcester and Southampton will bake at 30C while other cities such as Birmingham, Leeds, Stoke and Manchester will see the highs of 28C.
The weather conditions will be in the northern parts of the country are also likely to remain warm with areas around Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen witnessing temperatures around 19 and 20C.
The forecasts suggested that, as we move into early August, warmer and sunnier weather could reach western Europe and the British Isles, due to high-pressure systems possibly drifting north from the Azores High.
According to the experts, hot air from Spain and Portugal might spread northward, depending on how those pressure ridges shift. Still, significant heat in Britain and France is unlikely for now.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast between July 31 and August 9 reads: “A weather regime dominated by westerly or northwestly winds is likely at first.
“This bringing rain and showers at times interspersed with periods of more settled weather. The north and west will most likely be the focus of any wetter and windier weather, where there may be some prolonged spells of rain at times.
“The highest chance of more prolonged drier and sunnier weather is expected across southern parts of the country. During early August, high pressure may start to have greater influence as it builds northeast across the country.
“This bringing more prolonged settled spells to many areas. Breeziest conditions across the north of the country. Temperatures generally near average though with some warmer spells likely.”
Full list of hottest cities:
London
Cardiff
Worcester
Southampton
Birmingham
Leeds
Stoke
Manchester