Weather forecasting models show temperatures could soon rise back to 30C in some parts of the UK following last week’s heatwave – but thunderstorms are also possible
Maximum possible temperatures (C) at 6pm on June 11(Image: WXCHARTS)
Temperatures have now dropped to around the average for this time of year following a scorching 35C heatwave last week – but it might not be too long before the mercury rises back to 30C in some parts of the UK.
The Met Office says temperatures should peak at 19C to 22C across the country this week. Tomorrow could even bring thunder and heavy showers.
However, the GFS weather model suggests these conditions won’t last for too long, with the mercury hitting 30C again as early as June 11. The weather maps show those highs coming in the south-east, in and around London, at approximately 6pm.
Maximum possible temperatures (C) at 6pm on June 15(Image: WXCHARTS)
Similar highs could follow in the south-east on June 15, the model shows, with highs of 28C potentially coming as far north as Yorkshire. June 16 could bring 30C highs in the south-east once more, with temperatures in the mid-to-high-20s on the cards right across the UK.
Temperature anomaly maps for this period show areas of deep red in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This indicates where the mercury should rise above the seasonal average.
Maximum possible temperatures (C) at 6pm on June 16(Image: WXCHARTS)
In total, the maps show 16 counties could see temperatures of 28C or more across the three days.
UK counties facing 28C or more
- Yorkshire
- Derbyshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Cheshire
- Lancashire
- Essex
- Hertfordshire
- Surrey
- Kent
- Sussex
- Hampshire
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Wiltshire
- Oxfordshire
- Gloucestershire
Areas of deep red show where temperatures will rise well above the seasonal average(Image: WXCHARTS)
Met Office weather forecast for June
The Met Office has said temperatures could turn “hot” in places before the end of this month. However, the national weather agency also warned of the possibility of thunderstorms.
The Met Office forecast for June 16 to 30 states: “The start of the period is likely to be relatively settled, with high pressure in the vicinity of the UK bringing drier conditions to most parts of the UK.
“However some showers or spells of rain are still possible. Winds will mostly be light with temperatures probably above normal. Towards the end of June, low pressure may begin to have more of an influence, especially across the south where heavy showers and thunderstorms become more probable. It may also become hot in parts of the south.”
