UK Set for Cooler Week After Record June Heat, But Another Heatwave Possible
Quick Look
- The UK is experiencing a cooler week with rain after a new June temperature record of 37.7C was confirmed in Lingwood, Norfolk.
- However, high pressure may return by the weekend, bringing another chance of a heatwave.
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Why It Matters
The UK experienced record-breaking June heat last week, with the Met Office confirming a new temperature record of 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk, on June 26.
The UK is set for cooler weather this week after a spell of record-breaking heat, but the reprieve may not last long.
New June heat records were set on three consecutive days last week.
The Met Office confirmed on Monday that after analysing more data over the weekend, a new temperature record of 37.7C was set in Lingwood, Norfolk on 26 June.
This new figure surpasses the 37.3C from Santon Downham that was announced on the day.
As with all temperature records, it will be subject to verification but, if confirmed, would be the new June temperature record for the UK.
And it would smash the previous June record of 35.6C set in 1976.
This week, with weather coming in from the Atlantic on south-westerly winds, temperatures will fall and areas of low pressure will bring some rain.
By the weekend, however, high pressure may become more dominant with another chance of a heatwave on the way.
The area of high pressure causing last week's blistering heat has moved into eastern Europe, allowing temperatures to fall in the west.
South-westerly winds from the Atlantic have arrived in the UK, dropping temperatures and lowering the humidity.
On Monday, most places will be dry with sunny spells. Temperatures will be highest in the Midlands and eastern England - a more comfortable 24 or 25C.
On Tuesday, an area of low pressure is set to bring showers or longer spells of rain, mainly to northern and western areas.
Some of the rain could be heavy and thundery.
A second area of low pressure will then arrive from the Atlantic later on Wednesday. As it steers further north, the rain and stronger winds are more likely in Northern Ireland than Scotland.
The low pressure will move away to Scandinavia on Wednesday night, and Thursday should be dry after morning blustery showers in Scotland die out.
Throughout the week, pressure will be higher in the south with south-eastern parts of England potentially missing out on the rain.
It could be a completely dry first week at Wimbledon.
The highest temperatures of this week will also be in south-east England, reaching around 25 or 26C. Though this is above average for this time of year, it is a far cry from the heat and humidity of last week.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Another heatwave may occur by the weekend.
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Will another heatwave materialize by the weekend?
- How long will the cooler weather last?
