Large parts of the country could see baking temperatures later this month, maps suggest. (Image: Getty)
New weather maps show a vast area of England and Wales could see temperatures rise to the high 20s later this month, including areas as far north as Yorkshire. Forecast data collected by WXCHARTS.COM shows balmy temperatures arriving on Saturday, June 21, at noon, with almost all areas in England and Wales south of Leeds seeing the mercury rise above 20C.
London looks set to enjoy maximum temperatures of between 28 and 29C, with Birmingham rising as high as 25C, and temperatures in the mid-20s around Manchester. Meanwhile, temperatures across Wales look set to range between 16 and 25C at this time.
Then by 6pm, the dial could ratchet up even further in some areas, with the forecast maps signalling temperatures around Leeds could rise from the lower 20s to 27C, with 28C in surrounding areas.
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Map showing maximum temperatures at noon on Jun 21 (Image: WXCHARTS.COM)
Large parts of England and Wales could see temps in the mid 20s. (Image: WXCHARTS.COM)
Large parts of England could be in the high 20s, with Birmingham at highs of 27C and Manchester also in the high 20s, and large areas of southern England between 27 and 29C.
Areas in the southern-most half south-west towards the tip of the coast look to be slightly cooler than other areas throughout this period, though still ranging from approximately 17 to 26C.
Kent currently looks set for the highest temperatures, which could hit 30C by the evening.Temperatures in Scotland could also be slightly lower in this period, though some parts, including areas around Glasgow and Edinburgh could rise above 20.
Northern Ireland looks set to be in the mid to high teens at its height, though it could see a top temperature of 20C.
The Met Office’s long range forecast covering Monday Jun 16 to Wednesday, Jun 25 anticipates the first day of the period being “cloudy with spells of rain still holding on across Scotland and Northern Ireland”.
“Further south, high pressure to the southwest of the UK will extend northeastwards, bringing settled and fair weather mainly across England and Wales”, it continues.
Cloud and rain is expected to eventually ease across western Scotland and Northern Ireland, and with weather turning drier and brighter across eastern Scotland in parts sheltered by high ground.
“From mid week, high pressure is signalled to dominate much of the UK, bringing dry and fine weather, and feeling warm in the sunshine with light winds for most,” it adds.
Maximum temperatures at 6pm that day (Image: WXCHARTS.COM)
By 6pm temperatures could rise as high as 30C in some areas. (Image: WXCHARTS.COM)
“Any early morning mist or fog will be quick to clear, and daytime temperature will likely trend around or above normal for the time of year.”
Meanwhile, two yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms are currently in place with one for Northern Ireland until 9pm, and another covering multiple local authorities in England, including South West England, Wales, and the West Midlands, which current runs to 1pm.
Both warnings alert residents to there being “a good chance” that driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus, as well as the possibility of delays to train services, and likelihood of some short term loss of power and other services.
The warning for Northern Ireland says some flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely, “leading to some damage to buildings or structures”.
A third yellow weather has been issued for multiple areas of East of England, and London & South East England from 3pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday, with locals warned to expect the following:
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- A small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- A slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- A small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
You can find the latest warnings and guidance on the Met Office website here.
The Met Office’s forecast for the nation more broadly anticipates rain across southwest England and Wales today. Heavy and thundery at times, “it will continue to move north and east throughout the day”, the government agency says.
“Brighter conditions behind, although some heavy, possibly thundery, showers at times. Warm and increasingly humid, despite the breeze.”
Tonight is expected to be: “Rather cloudy with patchy rain at times in the west, occasionally heavy at first. Clearer spells further east. A very mild and muggy feeling night, especially in the south.”
Friday is expected to be “largely dry by day with occasional brighter spells and some showers in the west”.
“Heavier, thundery rain arriving from the south and southeast during the evening. Remaining warm and humid,” the Met Office adds.
