Brits are likely to experience a period of hot weather this weekend temperature levels soar to 24C. Weather maps from WXCharts show parts of the UK will see hot conditions, as 13 cities gear up for a brighter Sunday (September 7).
The weather map comes as the Met Office issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms earlier this week with a possibility of heavy showers, gusty winds and lightning. The warning, which was issued on Tuesday, was in effect from 2am until 5pm on Thursday (September 4). However, new weather maps now suggest a sudden switch in the weather with an expert suggesting a possibility of “high levels of humidity.”
According to charts, the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge are likely to experience the hottest conditions as the mercury levels soar to highs of 24C.
Parts of York, Norwich and Bradford could bask at 23C during the same period, while areas around London, Luton and Manchester will see the highs of 22C.
Jim Dale, founder of British Weather Services, told The Express: “The eastern areas of England may enjoy relatively calmer conditions, but the dominant weather feature will be the increasing humidity levels driven by a frontal system advancing from the west.
“As this system pushes inland, it draws in warm, moisture-laden air from the south, creating a muggy atmosphere across much of the country. While eastern regions might initially see clearer skies and sunshine, the approaching front will gradually destabilise conditions, leading to a noticeable rise in humidity and the potential for showers or thunderstorms later in the week.
“It’s a classic setup where Mediterranean influences reach the UK, softening the usual autumn chill with a touch of southern heat.”
Jo Farrow, an expert from Netweather.tv wrote in her blog: “There is a balance, the high pressure acting as a shield over Europe and slowing anything coming from the Atlantic
“A strengthening jet will help develop the low pressure out west, it will deepen rapidly over the weekend but there is some disagreement about how far the frontal rain will reach across the UK on Sunday.
“The UKV model is more progressive, but the ECM and GFS seem to allow for another day of fair weather for parts of England, even SE Scotland and potential warmth. This might extend through eastern Britain.
“The upper temperatures for SE England could reach 25C to 28C if the cloud and rain are held away and the ECM model allows for more of Britain to stay warm and fine on Sunday.
“Further west, there will be more cloud and outbreaks of rain. Sunday looks blustery for northern areas of the UK and western coasts of Britain with a wind from the south or southeast.”