Britain is expected to bake in hot temperatures up to 31C later this month, according to a new weather map. The map by WXCharts.com shows above average climes across much of the UK for Sunday June 15 at 18:00.
Temperatures will be at their hottest in the south-east, with a 31C ‘Spanish scorcher’ predicted west and south-west of London around parts of Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Hampshire and East Sussex — exceeding the June average of Spain’s sunsokaed capital of Madrid (30.1C). Mercury could also hit 30C in parts of Essex, Suffolk, Kent and West Sussex, according to the weather map as warm weather appears set to continue. Provisionial figures by the Met Office show the UK has had its warmest spring on record and its driest for 50 years.
The Midlands are also expected bask in hot conditions, with highs of 28C in the Midlands and 29C in parts of Cheshire and Yorkshire.
Two areas of England are expected to see some cooler — but above typical — conditions.
Temperatures begin to drop north of Yorkshire, with highs of 25C around Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. While Cornwall in England’s south-west is also expected to see cooler conditions ranging from around 19C-25C.
Wales’ most eastern areas closest to England is predicted to see the balmiest temperatures, potentially as warm as 28C, while western areas will see cooler — but above average — conditions.
Northern Ireland will also be hotter the usual, with temperatures of up to 23C possible, according to the WXCharts.com weather map which did not illustrate most of Scotland.
The UK appears to be on the verge of a hotter than usual summer.
The Met Office has warned there’s an increased risk of heatwaves in the coming months.
Its long range forecast for June 9 – June 18 says: “Changeable weather across the UK at the start of this period with showers or some longer spells of rain spreading in from the Atlantic.
“The heaviest and most prolonged rain will probably be across parts of the north and northwest, with the southeast likely driest. Temperatures are expected to be near normal or slightly below.
“Into the second half of next week, there is potential for some warm or hot weather to develop, particularly in the south and east, although this may be accompanied by heavy showers and thunderstorms.
“Into the middle of June, high pressure may become more dominant. This could bring periods of fine and dry weather, especially in south and temperatures rising above normal.”
